Film Library: India

MELTING THE TAJ MAHAL

NOVEMBER 2006

"As India develops as an industrial nation, so too does its industry develop a blanket of haze that obscures and damages its most precious treasures." - M.C. Mehta. See how the Taj Mahal is under attack by acid rain and a faltering environment.

COLOR THE MIND: AN INDIAN RAGA

NOVEMBER 2006

Raga, literally meaning "color" or "passion," is a classical form of Indian music meant to inspire pure emotion in the minds of those who listen.

INDIA'S SONG

NOVEMBER 2006

Meet John Singh, Rajisthani Maverick, who is single handedly trying to save traditional Indian music from extinction. A must see for all Indian music lovers!

HUNTED TIGERS

NOVEMBER 2006

Is there a more beautiful and charismatic animal than the tiger? Has the world forgotten them? Please share your thoughts on Tiger conservation.

DR. DOG

NOVEMBER 2006

The Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation brings dogs into schools to help developmentally challenged children overcome their shyness.

BACKWATER

NOVEMBER 2006

Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala. When India gained independence from Britain in 1947, Kochi was the first princely state to voluntarily join the newly formed nation.

CHOOSE HAPPINESS

NOVEMBER 2010

A humble farmer traveling by camel shares the secret to happiness.

STICK FIGHT

NOVEMBER 2006

Kalarippayattu is an ancient martial art that originated near the state of Kerala in southern India. Here, see two young initiates hone their skills with long flexible sticks in a complex series of leaps and rhythmic strikes.

RAMANA'S GARDEN

OCTOBER 2010

India is a land of startling contrasts and inequality. At Ramana's Garden, Dr. Dwabha is working to give a future to children who would otherwise be without one.

GIFT OF MUSIC

NOVEMBER 2006

At the Kiran Centre in Varanasi, music classes for differently-abled people serve to unlock their talents. Students not only discover a new form of artistic and emotional expression, but many turn their new skills into a way to support themselves.

KIRAN CENTRE

NOVEMBER 2006

By focusing on growth and working closely with parents, the Kiran Centre in India empowers differently-abled children to lead healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives.

M.C. MEHTA 1

NOVEMBER 2006

M.C. Mehta is a crusader for India's environment, leading the legal fight to clean up the Ganges, save the Taj Mahal from acid rain, and prevent industrial companies from polluting ground water.