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.
Germany a Wind Power Leader, Monocle 24
Since Germany decided to shut off its nuclear power plants in the aftermath of Japan’s Fukushima disaster, the country has focused on alternative energy solutions, particularly wind. Sonia Narang reports from the international wind energy expo in the northern German town of Husum.
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.
