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Paris Bakery to New Persian Bakery: Mumbai’s Breakfast Map

The buns and breads at these bakeries have held sway over the city’s breakfast choices for years now. Let’s explore.

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Krystelle Dsouza

From Horses to Vans: How India’s Mobile Libraries Are Bringing Books to Kids and Seniors

Explore how mobile libraries are changing access to books in India. From horseback in Uttarakhand to the Bookworm Bus in Delhi, these mobile...

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Srimoyee Chowdhury

Turn Kitchen Waste into Cooking Gas: Set Up This Smart Biogas Unit on Your Balcony

Instead of letting your kitchen scraps go to waste, here’s how a compact biogas unit is helping households turn them into clean cooking gas, even...

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Mervin Preethi

How This Online Platform is Helping Karnataka Farmers Reach Mango Lovers Across Bengaluru

Karsiri brings you closer to Karnataka’s mango orchards, offering a direct link to farm-fresh mangoes. Enjoy a wide selection, delivered swiftly to...

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Raajwrita Dutta

12400 Lives Touched, 37 Tonnes of CO2 Saved: How Women Are Powering India’s Green Economy

This article is sponsored by Development Alternatives. Meenu Devi, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Sikhar, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, transitioned...

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Guest Contributor

How 690 Villagers United to Save Rajasthan’s Animals from Extreme Thirst

In Rajasthan’s blistering heat, a group of friends turned their compassion into action by building tanks, restoring ponds, and feeding animals...

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Mervin Preethi

Inside the Wildlife Sanctuary Dining Experience Where Open Fire Cooking Is Empowering Rural Women

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to...

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Krystelle Dsouza

From Sarees to Strawberries: What These 10 Maharashtra Districts Are Truly Famous For

From vada pav in Mumbai to Warli art in Palghar, here’s what 10 districts in Maharashtra are best known for (hint: it’s not monuments).

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Mervin Preethi

Grow India’s Largest Fruit with Your Kids – Meet the Woman Who Did It in Just 5 Feet of Space

Explore the fun of gardening with your kids by growing jackfruit at home. This guide covers everything from planting to harvesting, teaching your...

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Raajwrita Dutta

How a Blacksmith’s Son Became an IAS Officer at 22 and Secured AIR 30

A promise made to his father, a blacksmith, drove Smit Panchal to become an IAS officer at just 22. After two attempts, financial struggles, and...

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Shivani Gupta

Not Everything Biodegradable Belongs in Your Compost Bin — What NOT to Compost in Indian Homes

Composting is easy, if you know what you're doing. This guide busts myths and lists common items Indian households should not compost and how to...

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Mervin Preethi

Lost Vision as a Baby, Now Captains India: 27-YO Footballer’s Story Will Change How You See Disability

After losing his vision in infancy, Vishnu Vaghela grew up in a small village in Gujarat and found purpose through sport. Today, at 27, he captains...

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Aruna Raghuram

This Mumbai Artist Creates Life-Sized Sculptures From Waste — While Empowering Rural Women Through Art

Bandana Jain fell in love with cardboard in art school. Today, from her Vasai studio, she sculpts life-sized installations from discarded boxes —...

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Guest Contributor

Life After Clearing UPSC: 5 Civil Servants Solving India’s Toughest Local Challenges

From reviving forgotten rivers to launching space science education in rural areas, rethinking waste management, and pioneering water conservation...

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Shivani Gupta

Disappearing Mango Varieties of India: 5 Rare Mangoes You May Never Taste Again

From Tamil Nadu’s jaggery-flavoured Karuppatti Kai to Kerala’s pickling favourite Kannimanga, these unique mangoes are vanishing and with them, a...

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Mervin Preethi

Over 40°C Outside, But This Gujarat House Stays Cool Without AC – Here’s How!

In the sweltering summer of Gujarat, ‘Cool House’, a sustainable home designed by Samira Rathod, uses no ACs and coolers to remain naturally cool.

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Tina Freese

70% Solar-Powered & Plastic-Free, This Madhya Pradesh Homestay Grows 80% of Its Own Food

With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to spot the elusive tiger, and Satpura Forest — the oldest and largest in Madhya Pradesh—offers...

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Shweta Dravid

How Kashmir’s 16-YO ‘Rabbit Girl’ Turned Her Home Into a Shelter After the Pahalgam Attack

When tragedy struck Pahalgam, 16-year-old Rubeena — lovingly called Kashmir’s ‘Rabbit Girl’ — opened her heart and home to frightened...

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Guest Contributor

From Repairing a Toy to Gardening: 5 Fun Activities To Teach Kids Sustainability

Teaching kids about sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. These five everyday activities are easy to try at home and gently introduce eco-...

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Mervin Preethi

What Really Happens After You Throw Trash on the Road?

Ever wondered what happens after you throw trash on the road? It doesn’t just vanish. Instead, it sets off a ripple effect you’d never expect —...

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Mervin Preethi

From Rs 10 to Rs 150/kg: How Koppal’s Kesar Mangoes Became a Global Hit

From a small village in Karnataka to becoming a favourite mango variety internationally, Koppal's Kesar has become a sensation. All thanks to...

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Hiren Kumar Bose

Try These 7 Millet Drinks to Keep You Cool, Healthy & Hydrated This Summer

Millets are a powerhouse of nutrients and serve as great coolants in summer. Here are seven tried-and-tested millet drink recipes you can try.

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Krystelle Dsouza