Diptendu Dutta, a talented ZUMA photographer, masterfully captures the rich traditions and vibrant culture of his region. His work not only highlights the beauty of local customs but also explores the social and economic impacts shaping the lives of people in his community. We are pleased to share a few of his compelling videos.
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ZUMA Video: Women who live in Porajhar Village makes Colored Powder known as Gulal
March 2, 2025, Siliguri, West Bengal, India: Women’s who lives in Porajhar village makes and prepares colored powder known as Gulal using vegetables – carrot, spinach, spinach and marigold flowers ,which is used for upcoming Holi festival in Siliguri. They expect to earn Indian rupees 250 after selling them to the various houses and other places.
ZUMA Video: India Prepares For Holi Hindu Festival
February 28, 2025, Siliguri, West Bengal, India: Workers dry color powder which is packaged and sold for the upcoming Hindu spring festival – Holi at Sastrinagar area in Siliguri.
May 28, 2025, Washington, District of Columbia, USA: Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in the State Department Treaty Room for a bilateral meeting on tariffs, Ukraine and European-US relations.
Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #991 Story of the Week: Published TUESDAY May 27, 2025: ‘MODERN SLAVERY: Child Labor Bangladesh’ by ZUMA Press award winning photo-journalist GMB Akash: Bangladesh is the beating heart of the global fast fashion business. The ready-made garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh employs over four million people, the majority of whom are women, and sends 80 percent of its production to Europe and the US. This South Asian country has increased oversight in factories to reduce child labor, however a recent study found that for every 15 garment workers, one is a minor. Child labour remains a pressing issue in Bangladesh, where millions of children are engaged in all forms of work that deprive them of their childhood, education, and potential. Many families rely on the income generated by their kids to simply survive, leading to a cycle of poverty that is difficult to break. Despite efforts of the UN and world governments to eliminate children from the workforce by end of 2025, that target now seems a long way off. Welcome to ‘MODERN SLAVERY: Child Labor Bangladesh’ .