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Darjeeling’s Toy Train Has Chugged Through the Himalayas Since 1881 — Here’s Why It’s a UNESCO Icon!

For 143 years, the Darjeeling Toy Train has been winding through the hills, offering a one-of-a-kind journey through tea gardens, mountain passes, and...

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Arunava Banerjee

Decluttering Your Wardrobe? Here’s How To Donate & Upcycle Old Clothes in India

Why let old clothes go to waste? Here’s how creative solutions can turn them into something new and beautiful.

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Arunava Banerjee

The Red Panda Rescue: How Darjeeling Zoo Is Protecting the Himalayas’ Rarest Inhabitant

With its fiery red coat, masked face, and ringed tail, the red panda may seem like a creature out of a storybook. Yet, in the wilds of the Himalayas,...

24.02.2025 20

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Why Women’s Hearts Deserve Better—and How Science Is Finally Catching Up

Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated when it comes to heart disease, particularly conditions like aortic stenosis. Studies like the RHEIA...

14.02.2025 6

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The Bird Whisperer: Watch How 1 Woman Turned Her Urban Home Into a Birding Paradise

Meet Radhika, the bird whisperer! She has turned her balcony into a paradise for birds, offering them food, shelter, and a safe space.

03.02.2025 6

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Arunava Banerjee

The Bird Whisperer: Watch How 1 Woman Turned Her Urban Home Into a Birding Paradise

Meet Radhika, the bird whisperer! She has turned her balcony into a paradise for birds, offering them food, shelter, and a safe space.

02.02.2025 2

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Arunava Banerjee

Your Ultimate Trekking Guide to Sandakphu: Trails of Snow, Stars & Summits

Sandakphu, in West Bengal’s Singalila National Park, offers breathtaking views of four of the world's highest peaks, lush valleys, and rich...

25.12.2024 4

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Arunava Banerjee

‘I’m a Rockstar’: An Artist & Photographer With Down Syndrome Who’s Redefining What’s Possible

From battling societal stigma to becoming a celebrated photographer, Jijo Das’ journey showcases the power of persistence, creativity, and the...

11.12.2024 2

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Arunava Banerjee

1 Woman’s 8-Kilometre Daily Mission To Save Hundreds of Stray Dogs

A former educator turned full-time animal advocate, Chandrika Yolmo Lama’s tireless work has helped rescue over 200 stay dogs. Today, she walks...

15.11.2024 10

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Viral vs Valuable: Gen Z’s ‘Breakup’ Leave Debate vs 1 Woman’s Zero-Waste Revolution in the Himalayas

While the viral debate over Gen Z’s “breakup leave” has the internet buzzing, there’s a quieter story unfolding in Arunachal Pradesh that’s truly...

08.11.2024 2

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How 1 Woman Is Empowering Sangti in the Eastern Himalayas To Become a Zero-Waste Village

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sangti village faces pollution challenges, with residents witnessing plastic waste burdening the once-clear...

05.11.2024 4

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Help This Manipur Teacher Give 600+ Students the Quality Education They Deserve

In the heart of Kumbi, Manipur, Khangembam Indrakumar Singh has dedicated his life to transforming education for underprivileged students. By...

23.10.2024 3

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Legal Matters: An Easy-To-Understand Summary of Maternity Rights in India

This series aims to demystify complex legal concepts and their impact on your daily life. We begin with the Maternity Benefit Act, a crucial law...

21.10.2024 4

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Viral vs Valuable: Zomato CEO’s Viral Lift Entry vs 3 Friends’ Zero-Waste Initiative

In an age dominated by viral trends and fleeting moments, some stories go unnoticed yet offer profound insights. Explore the hidden gems that...

11.10.2024 3

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Arunava Banerjee

‘What If My Parents See?’: How 2 Women Are Bravely Fighting Cyberbullying & Online Trolling

In a digital landscape where words can inflict deep wounds, two women bravely share their harrowing experiences with cyberbullying. Their journeys...

07.10.2024 2

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Arunava Banerjee

Restoring Darjeeling’s Ecosystem: One Man’s Mission to Build Zero-Waste Himalayan Villages

Utsow Pradhan, founder of Tieedi, left his corporate job to restore his ancestral land in Darjeeling, which had turned into a dumping ground....

27.09.2024 3

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Arunava Banerjee