(May 02, 2025) By Dipti Humraskar and Rujan Sarkar  What happens when traditional folk theatre meets sensitive and pressing conservation issues? One such outcome is Vanyavani - an initiative using the power of storytelling to ignite conversations around conservation. Founded by Makarand Sawant and Kunika Bansode Sawant, Vanyavani blends humour, emotion, and research with India's rich folk art to reconnect people with nature - one performance at a time.  We spoke with Makarand and Kunika abo...

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