Nepal’s living goddess who still has to do homework, BBC/PRI’s The World
Samita Bajracharya is a young Nepalese girl who lives with her family, studies hard, and enjoys playing music. But until recently she was also worshipped by people who believed she was a reincarnated goddess. Radio story and video produced by Sonia Narang.
Seven months pregnant and working in the fields, BBC/PRI’s The World
For farm women in Nepal, pregnancy brings no respite from hard physical labor. What is being done to give them a much-needed rest? Radio story and short film produced and reported by Sonia Narang.
Vieux Farka Touré Performance, PRI’s The World
Vieux Farka Touré of Mali visits PRI's The World in Boston, and performs a solo rendition of his song Kele Magni, which means "The War Must Stop" in the Bambara language.
The Nizami Bandhu, A Family Devoted to Qawwali, PRI’s The World
The Nizami Bandhu, who sing Qawwali music as a form of worship in one of India's oldest Sufi shrines, have been passing the music down to younger generations. Produced and reported by Sonia Narang.
Rural India Turns to Solar Power, PRI’s The World
Sonia Narang reports from southern India on the growth of solar power in rural parts of the country. Small loans have made solar panels available to homes and businesses that otherwise suffer from India’s severe electricity shortage.
