20 October: Creative expressions on Dusshera at Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar
DLSA, Udham Singh Nagar Observation Home and Tinka Tinka Foundation,Promote Creativity and Among Young Inmates, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand: On the occasion of Dusshera, Tinka Tinka Foundation, in collaboration with the Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udham Singh Nagar, organized a painting competition for children residing in the observation home.
Stories of change in the All Women's Police Chowki, Shradhanand Marg
Guidance: Shri Rohit Rajbir Singh, DCP, Central District, Delhi Police
Mentor: Ms. Kiran Sethi, Sub Inspector
Concept & Ideation: Professor Vartika Nanda, Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation
Children as Storytellers of Change
At their usual learning hour, 6 children visited the All Women's Police Chowki at GB Road to share their writings and creative work with the police team and volunteers. Among them was 12-year-old Tabiha, a Class 9 student studying in a nearby school. Confident and eager, she presented her writing, reflecting both her talent and her determination to build a brighter future through education.
Reimagining the Police Chowki as an Education Hub
In an extraordinary initiative, Delhi Police and Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) are working together to transform the police chowki into a vibrant educational space. The vision is simple yet powerful: to create a safe learning environment where children can read, write, express themselves, and dream beyond the limitations of their surroundings.
The Role of a Caring Mentor
More than 30 children regularly visit the chowki to meet Sub-Inspector Kiran Sethi, whose continuous encouragement has made a lasting impact on young lives. For many children, her presence represents trust, motivation, and a belief that education can become a pathway to opportunity and self-respect.
Breaking Cycles Through Learning
GB Road, officially known as Swami Shradhanand Marg, is widely associated with the red-light district. In such a setting, quality education becomes not just important but essential. It offers children the possibility of breaking intergenerational cycles of exclusion and vulnerability, while opening doors to new opportunities and aspirations.
A Library Takes Shape
A dedicated library is currently being developed in the chowki. The initiative aims to provide children with regular access to books, reading materials, and creative resources. More than a collection of books, the library is envisioned as a space where curiosity, imagination, and learning can flourish.
A former inmate painting the library
Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) has identified and selected a former jail inmate to paint the library, details of which will be shared at an appropriate time.
Making Learning Systematic and Meaningful
The larger goal is to make education more structured, engaging, and meaningful for children growing up in the area. Through reading sessions, creative writing, discussions, and mentorship, the initiative seeks to nurture confidence, communication skills, and a lifelong love for learning.
GB Road in the National Spotlight
The realities and complexities of life in GB Road have increasingly drawn national attention. In a documentary feature by BRUT India, journalist Professor (Dr. ) Vartika Nanda entered the narrow lanes of GB Road to document the lived experiences of women and families residing there. The report highlighted stories of resilience, survival, and the social challenges faced by those living behind closed doors, bringing wider public attention to a community often seen but rarely understood. The documentary also underscored the importance of interventions focused on dignity, education, and social inclusion for the next generation. Link: Real Stories of Betrayal and Survival | Inside Delhi’s GB Road
A Small Space, A Powerful Change
What was once seen only as a police outpost is gradually evolving into a centre of learning and hope. Through the collective efforts of Delhi Police, TTF, and the children themselves, the All Women's Police Chowki at GB Road is demonstrating how education can become a powerful force for transformation, one child and one story at a time.
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VN Channel: The year was around 1998 when Vartika Nanda visited GB Road fir the first time along with a woman police officer. Come 2025, watch the culmination of experiences take a new shape, with BRUT INDIA covering the reporting of Vartika Nanda. She was accompanied by Kiran Sethi, Sub Inspector in Delhi Police.
Date of Telecast of the documentary: 22 December, 2025
8 October, 2026: NDTV Rajasthan: Jail Story: 12 जुलाई को जेलर दिव्या चौधरी 2 महिला बंदियों को बिना अनुमति बाहर ले गई...जिन कैदियों को बाहर ले जाया गया उनमे एक थी आजीवन सजायाफ्ता किरण उर्फ सेठा और दूसरी विचाराधीन सना.... आरोप है कि अपने ARG सिटी वाले निजी फ्लैट पर ले जाकर सफाई करवाई। CCTV से खुलासा। 5 अगस्त को FIR, अब 6 अक्टूबर को कोटा के फ्लैट से पकड़ी गई। अब उसी जेल में बंदी बनी है जिसकी वो जेलर थी.
डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी एवं तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 07 अक्टूबर, 2026 को - मीडिया में हिंदी- विषय पर संगोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया। इसमें शिक्षकों और छात्रों ने शोध पत्र और वीडियो प्रस्तुति भी की.
तिथि: 7 अक्टूबर, 2026
स्थान: कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल-2, डॉ. अम्बेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, 15, जनपथ, नई दिल्ली
वक्ता:
कर्नल आकाश पाटील, निदेशक, डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र
श्री सुधाकर पाठक, अध्यक्ष, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी
प्रो. (डॉ.) वर्तिका नंदा, मीडिया शिक्षिका एवं जेल सुधारक
डॉ. अभिषेक कुमार, सहायक प्रोफेसर, लक्ष्मीबाई कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय
डॉ. अनिकेत जायसवाल, सहायक प्रोफेसर, मिरांडा हाउस, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय
शोध पत्र प्रस्तुति हेतु उपविषय:
• कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता के दौर में हिंदी
• न्यूज़ रूम की भाषा और उसका प्रभाव
• नए जमाने की हिंदी, पुराने जमाने की हिंदी
• प्रिंट मीडिया की हिंदी : आज और कल
• टेलीविजन न्यूज़ की हिंदी – कितनी शुद्ध कितनी विशुद्ध
Welcome to the 112th episode of Tinka Tinka Jail Radio, the only podcast series in India dedicated entirely to voices from the prisons. Conceptualised, scripted and voiced by Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, founder of Tinka Tinka Foundation, these podcasts have been highlighting the original voices of inmates from different prisons of the country since 2020, without any financial support. This podcast series was conceptualised on 30th September, 2020, which is the International Podcasting Day and also the birthday of Vartika Nanda's father.
Year: 2023: Today, I came across an interview with the legendary lyricist Santosh Anand, whose words have touched generations of listeners. His poetry gave Hindi cinema some of its most memorable songs in films such as Prem Rog, Kranti, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Pyaasa Sawan, and Shor.
From "Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai" to "Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez", "Main Na Bhoolunga" and "Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi", his lyrics continue to resonate with rare emotional depth and simplicity. Rooted in human experience, love, longing, hope, and resilience, Santosh Anand's writing transcends generations.
Listening to him speak is a reminder that great lyricists do not merely write songs; they give language to our deepest emotions. Sharing this interview as a mark of respect to a poet whose words have become a part of our collective memory.
Tinka Tinka Jail: ज से जेल: वर्तिका नन्दा का उपन्यास
अगस्त, 1993. हरियाणा के शहर अंबाला से नई दिल्ली के लिए शताब्दी ट्रेन चल पड़ी है। स्टेशन धीरे-धीरे पीछे छूटता जा रहा है। चलती हुई ट्रेन की खिड़की से रेलवे का हमारा बड़ा सरकारी बंगला भी दिखा है। रेलवे का वह बंगला जहां हम अब तक रह रहे थे। अब यह बंगला यादों में रहेगा। जिंदगी बदलने जा रही है। जो पीछे छूटा, उसमें कहानी-लेखन भी छूटा। चलती ट्रेन में खुद को जैसे वादा किया था कि अगले दो दशक तक विशुद्ध तौर पर पत्रकारिता करनी है। उसके बाद लिखूंगी उपन्यास।
डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी एवं तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में
🗓️ 07 अक्टूबर 2026
🕑 दोपहर 02:00 बजे
📍 कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल-2, डॉ. अम्बेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, 15, जनपथ, नई दिल्ली
✍️ शोध पत्र प्रस्तुति हेतु उपविषय:
• कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता के दौर में हिंदी
• न्यूज़ रूम की भाषा और उसका प्रभाव
• नए जमाने की हिंदी, पुराने जमाने की हिंदी
• प्रिंट मीडिया की हिंदी : आज और कल
• टेलीविजन न्यूज़ की हिंदी – कितनी शुद्ध कितनी विशुद्ध
🎥 वीडियो के माध्यम से भी सहभागिता कर सकते हैं, उपयुक्त विषय या संबंधित विषय पर 2 मिनट की अवधि में वीडियो के माध्यम से अपने विचार हम तक पहुंचा सकते है। सभी सहभागियों को प्रमाण पत्र प्रदान किए जाएंगे और चयनित 3 वीडियो को सम्मानित भी किया जाएगा।
समस्त संबंधित प्रतिभागियों को सूचित किया जाता है कि
1. शोध पत्र अथवा वीडियो के माध्यम से संगोष्ठी में सहभागिता करने वाले सभी प्रतिभागियों को अपना शोध पत्र दिनांक 6 अक्टूबर तक निम्नलिखित ई-मेल आईडी पर भेजना होगा या संगोष्ठी के दिन हार्डकॉपी के रूप में लाना होगा।
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2. शोध पत्र सभी प्रतिभागियों के लिए अनिवार्य है।
3. वीडियो के माध्यम से सहभागिता का विकल्प विशेष रूप से उन प्रतिभागियों को प्राथमिकता देने हेतु रखा गया है, जो किसी कारणवश संगोष्ठी में प्रत्यक्ष रूप से (व्यक्तिगत उपस्थिति के साथ) सम्मिलित होने में असमर्थ हैं।
जेल से रिहाई पाने का मतलब पूरी आजादी पा लेना नहीं होता. कई बार जेल पूरी जिंदगी पीछा नहीं छोड़ती. 2015 से जिस सुरिंदर कोली को मैं अक्सर जिला जेल, गाजियाबाद (डासना) में मिलती थी, वो एक दूसरा कोली था जो 2023 में अपनी रिहाई आते-आते फिर से बदल चुका था.
उसका जिक्र दो जगह विस्तार से है- एक, तिनका तिनका डासना (2016, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन) और दूसरी, ज से जेल (2026- प्रभात प्रकाशन)
Thirteen Years of Tinka Tinka Tihar: A Journey of Hope, Creativity and Prison Reform
As Tinka Tinka Tihar completes thirteen years, it stands as one of India's most remarkable prison reform initiatives, transforming the voices of incarcerated individuals into a powerful movement of literature, music, art and social change. What began in 2013 inside the walls of Tihar Jail has evolved into a nationally and internationally recognized symbol of creative rehabilitation.
The journey began with the publication of the book Tinka Tinka Tihar, co-edited by Dr. Vartika Nanda and Vimla Mehra, then Director General, Delhi Prisons. The book brought together poems written by women inmates of Jail No. 6, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into prison life through the eyes of those living it. Released on 24 September 2013 at the Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA) in New Delhi, the book created a new space for incarcerated women to express their emotions, aspirations and reflections.
Sub: Requesting nominations for Tinka Tinka India Awards and Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards: Year 2026: 12th Year
The time has come to invite entries for Tinka Tinka India Awards and Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards for the year 2026. The theme for the national awards this year is EDUCATION IN JAIL ( जेल में शिक्षा). This is to request you to kindly circulate this announent in your department/ prisons for maximum participation.
आज भारतीय जन संचार संस्थान, नई दिल्ली द्वारा आयोजित राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी “हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष: विरासत से नवाचार तक” के अंतर्गत आयोजित सत्र - भाषा, शैली और रिपोर्टिंग के ऐतिहासिक परिवर्तन- की अध्यक्षता करने का सुंदर अवसर मिला. 1993 से लाकर अब तक इस संस्थान से जुड़ी अनगिनत यादें ताजा हो गईं. 2003 से 2006 तक बतौर एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर और यहीं से प्रकाशित पुस्तक- टेलीविजन और अफराध पत्रकारिता- को भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र पुरस्कार मिला था. आज के आयोजन के लिए संस्थान की कुलपति डॉा. प्रज्ञा पीलावाल गौड़, डॉ. रचना शर्मा और डॉ. मीता उज्जैन का विशेष आभार.
Prof. (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, Indian Prison Reformer, Media Educator and Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation, delivered a session on “Life Behind Bars: A Human Rights Perspective” on Day-4 of the ITEC Capacity-Building Programme for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). This 6-day program was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
In her session, Prof. Nanda highlighted the significant role of art, music, literature and other creative avenues in the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners. She elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by the Tinka Tinka Foundation to promote constructive engagement among jail inmates, including the introduction to Tinka Tinka Prison radio and art-based programmes in various district jails across different states in India.
Drawing upon experiences from Agra Jail, Panipat Jail and Dehradun Jail, she presented examples of the prison-reform model and shared stories illustrating the transformative impact of creative engagement, especially ‘Prison Radio’ and its impact on the lives of inmates. She explained that the introduction of prison radio has contributed to improved communication skills, emotional well-being, meaningful engagement, mental health and a greater sense of cheer and enthusiasm among prisoners. Such initiatives also provided inmates with constructive means of expressing themselves which helped them channel their thoughts positively, reduced their aggression and gave them a renewed sense of direction and purpose.
Prof. Nanda further shared inspiring stories of individual transformation, including the publication of women prisoner’s literary work- “Tinka Tinka Tihar – 2013,” re-released by Director General, Delhi Prisons in 2023. Radio in Prison by National Book Trust and J se Jail by Prabhat Prakashan were also mentioned.
Prof. Nanda emphasised the need for greater access to creative outlets, supportive public policies and sustained administrative engagement to strengthen prison reforms and rehabilitation through art and music. This prestigious International Summit is organised by NHRC, Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and is attended by participants from over 50 countries. Dr. Nanda represented Indian Prisons at this International forum.
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Report: Prof. Dr. Vartika Nanda, Indian Prison Reformer, Media Educator and Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation, delivered a session on “Life Behind Bars: A Human Rights Perspective” on Day-4 of the ITEC Capacity-Building Programme for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).
In her session, Prof. Nanda highlighted the significant role of art, music, literature and other creative avenues in the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners. She elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by the Tinka Tinka Foundation to promote constructive engagement among jail inmates, including the introduction to Tinka Tinka Prison radio and art-based programmes in various district jails across different states in India.
Drawing upon experiences from Agra Jail, Panipat Jail and Dehradun Jail, she presented examples of the prison-reform model and shared stories illustrating the transformative impact of creative engagement, especially ‘Prison Radio’ and its impact on the lives of inmates. She explained that the introduction of prison radio has contributed to improved communication skills, emotional well-being, meaningful engagement, mental health and a greater sense of cheer and enthusiasm among prisoners. Such initiatives also provided inmates with constructive means of expressing themselves which helped them channel their thoughts positively, reduced their aggression and gave them a renewed sense of direction and purpose.
Prof. Nanda further shared inspiring stories of individual transformation, including the publication of women prisoner’s literary work- “Tinka Tinka Tihar – 2013,” re-released by Director General, Delhi Prisons in 2023. Radio in Prison by National Book Trust and J se Jail by Prabhat Prakashan were also mentioned.
Prof. Nanda emphasised the need for greater access to creative outlets, supportive public policies and sustained administrative engagement to strengthen prison reforms and rehabilitation through art and music. This prestigious International Summit is organised by NHRC, Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and is attended by participants from over 50 countries. Dr. Nanda represented Indian Prisons at this International forum.
Blog as a learning platform: Batch 2028: Department of Journalism, LSR
Aarya Raina(24/060):Writing blogs has been a deeply enriching academic experience, pushing me to research and express my thoughts like never before. It’s not just about putting words on a page; it has become a process of discovery, allowing me to develop a more thoughtful and structured approach to expressing my ideas. I now feel as if my writing serves a bigger purpose, contributing to a broader conversation and making an impact beyond the classroom. This journey has boosted my confidence and sparked an excitement for future writing ventures, where I can continue to challenge myself and grow.
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