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.
Rags to Riches, New York Times
Indian entrepreneur Ashok Khade revisits his native village, where he was of the lowest caste. Through hard work, determination and India's economic reforms, he rose from untouchable to CEO of his own engineering firm. Video produced, filmed, and edited by Sonia Narang.
Shelter Communities in Post-Tsunami Japan, PRI’s The World
Evacuees in tsunami-affected northeast Japan cope with life inside cramped makeshift shelters. Produced and reported by Sonia Narang.
Taiko Players Hope to Help with Japan’s Recovery, PRI’s The World
An all-women’s drumming group was preparing to travel by bus to a concert in Fukushima when the magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit off the northeast coast of Japan. The concert was canceled and the drummers stayed behind wondering what they could do to help. Produced and reported by Sonia Narang.
