Wardha + Cotton
Unraveling the economic legacy of cotton, a precarious and water-hungry plant, is essential to understanding the how the cultural value of water has changed throughout India’s history. The water poverty […]
Women’s Collaborative Group
They were already done. Family members, household objects and expressions – the women already knew these sets of words and more. With an air of self-assurance they slowly revealed their […]
River Restoration Case Study
On Tuesday our group began interviewing beneficiaries of KJBF water development projects. So far we have been able to visit four sites and interview over ten people, which has provided […]
A Very Special Blob Post
Aside from a few hair-raising traffic maneuvers, driving from the ashram to KJBF headquarters is usually an uneventful affair. A few days ago, I was gazing outside the car window […]
Site Visit – Biogas
This site was our group’s first chance to examine a domestic biogas system. The total cost was 22,000 rupees ($403 USD) from both KJBF and home owner contributions. The tank […]
Secret English
As an American traveler in India, learning the Hindi alphabet is a navigational advantage. Even with a sparse vocabulary it is possible to read many street signs, storefronts and posters […]
India!
Arriving to Mumbai’s airport at 4:00 am, our bleary-eyed troupe shuffled through ebbs of organized chaos. Here the air never has a neutral moment, a perfume of flowers, sweat and […]
The Villagio
Like the Las Vegas hotel of the same name, Doha’s Villagio Mall showcases the many ways in which Doha defines and showcases its economic success. Various distractions, from the fake […]
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Koshary Cravings
A celebration of the carbohydrate in all of its forms, koshary is a staple of Egyptian cuisine. Layers of rice, macaroni, and stewed lentils are buried in fried onions and […]
