The Erased Coast & its People (Ch 02: Pozhiyoor, the Question Mark)
This feature is part of a series by Voyance addressing coastal erosion, homelessness and displacement amongst indigenous coastal populations in Thiruvananthapuram/South Kerala.
Deep into the Ocean || Conversation with Aneesha Benadict – Scuba Diver and Marine Biologist
Aneesha Ani Benadict is the first female scuba diver from the fishing community in Kerala. A Marine Biologist by profession, she has been an active member of the marine conservation…
The Erased Coast & its People (Ch 01: Little Flower, Kochuthoppu)
This feature is part of a series by Voyance addressing coastal erosion, homelessness and displacement amongst indigenous coastal populations in Thiruvananthapuram/South Kerala.
Straight Talk: On CSCF & the Struggle for Coastal Indigenous Rights
Sindhu Maria Napoleon reflects on CSCF’s journey and evaluates the social, political and cultural challenges affecting the coastal indigenous populations of Kerala.
Between the Sea, the Devil and the System
In this feature story, we attempt to highlight the challenges faced by the lifeguards over the years, since the initiation of their service in Kovalam in 1986.
Beside the Waves, Beneath the Palms: the S.I.S.P. Story
Founded in 1996 by Paul van Gelder and Werner Fynaerts, Sebastian Indian Social Projects (S.I.S.P.) is a non-profit organisation working with the socio-economically disadvantaged communities and populations in the coastal…
Riding Over Patriarchy
“I was part of several bullet & bike clubs and used to go on rides and trips often. But being a part of Dauntless Royal Explorers was different. This was…
In the Valley of Chaos and Resilience
"If a country wanted a region to accept it completely, then they had to adopt that place too with all their heart. When the permanent state in there was the…
A Journey Fulfilled – Story of Prasanthi and I
“The incident affected me deeply. I had been pondering for a while about what I would do once I retired. It was clear to me now that I wanted to…
The Sound of Music
“Getting to make music for a movie is a big aspiration for many musicians as cinema is such a popular medium in our country. For me, being part of a…
The Making of an Earthling!
Tamanna Sharma is a woman on a mission, working for the cause of environmental sustainability. Her journey has been interesting. She pursued journalism from Delhi University, became an activist and…
Capturing Births Through Her Lens
“People don’t understand what it is. They cringe when they hear I photograph births,” Rachel mentions with a giggle.
Daughters of Scheherazade
“I wanted to inspect the phenomenon along the lines of how human desire functions through not just psychological, but also social and cultural lenses. The fear that came along with…
Going Beyond Menstrual Products
By Supriya “There was a rise in menstrual health movements in India in 2015. It was inside the varsity campuses across the country, with the students themselves grouping up and…
Can Walk – Changing the Narrative
By Bharath The COVID-19 pandemic that has been raging on for over a year now, and the second wave that has hit recently, has put a lot on Gokul Retnakar’s…
Doggysthan – Dogs’ Own Little World
By Dennis Doggysthan: A world of the dogs, for the dogs and by the dogs, according to Sabari Girish Thampi, who runs the place. Sabari, a former corporate employee, is…