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How an Architect Turned a Dusty Abandoned Mumbai Warehouse Into a Home for the Arts

Architect and filmmaker Anuradha Parikh recalls the journey of breathing life into a Mumbai warehouse, turning it into a space where artists frequent...

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Why This One Man Walked 4000 Kilometres Along India’s Shores to Save Sea Turtles From Disappearing

From remote islands to global accolades, how Satish Bhaskar’s tireless journey redefined turtle conservation in India and inspired generations to...

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After 3 Miscarriages, This Journalist Finally Became a Mom — A Story So Many Women Will Relate To

There are over 6,00,000 words in the Oxford Dictionary. Radhika, a journalist whose work hinges on articulating things perfectly, can’t find the...

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After 3 Miscarriages, This Journalist Finally Became a Mom — A Story So Many Women Will Relate To

There are over 6,00,000 words in the Oxford Dictionary. Radhika, a journalist whose work hinges on articulating things perfectly, can’t find the...

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Let Them Play With Mud: 7 Pottery Retreats Your Kids Will Love

This summer, encourage your child to choose the wheel. Well, the pottery one. Here are retreats and one-day workshops across India to pick from.

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Faujis Turned Founders: Meet Retired Soldiers Rebuilding Their Lives as Entrepreneurs

After years of serving the nation, many retired army personnel face uncertainty about what comes next. This inspiring initiative is changing that—by...

17.05.2025 10

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How Sameera Reddy & Her MIL Built a Saas-Bahu Bond That Breaks All Stereotypes

Sameera Reddy and Manjri Varde opened up to us about how they’ve nurtured a saas-bahu bond that’s refreshingly real, supportive, and far from...

15.05.2025 10

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The Story Behind Vande Mataram — The Song That Still Gives Us Goosebumps

Every time Vande Mataram is sung, it leaves Indians with an aftertaste of hope and a reminder of the struggles that are etched in the country’s...

14.05.2025 4

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Who is Neera Arya, INA’s First Woman Spy Whose Bravery Inspired a Biopic

Director Roopa Iyer is set to work on a biopic inspired by the life of freedom fighter Neera Arya, the first woman spy for Subhash Chandra Bose’s...

12.05.2025 10

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This Submerged Goan Village Reappears for Just 2 Months Every Year

Spot a home in ruins, pay a visit to a temple and a chapel that are otherwise submerged, all at Curdi village in Goa, which rises above the water,...

11.05.2025 8

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‘My Mumma Writes Stories…For Me & the World’: Meet the Mothers at The Better India

Balancing motherhood and storytelling with heart and passion, the moms of The Better India create videos that go viral and stories that inspire —...

10.05.2025 10

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Rare Pics From India’s History: 10 Legends Who Shaped The Country’s Growth

Indian art, culture, and science are getting global recognition today thanks to the foundation laid by these historic personalities who decided to do...

09.05.2025 10

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Left To Die on the Road, She Became ‘Maai’ to Thousands. Her Daughter Is Keeping That Legacy Alive

Sindhutai’s desire to ensure that no child suffered from a lack of love was born out of her story of being abandoned and left to die when she was...

08.05.2025 10

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Meet the Entrepreneur Helping Women in Ladakh Reclaim Barley Farming

Barley is a core ingredient in the Ladakhi cuisine. From thukpa to tsampa to skyu, it features in many dishes. But it was once at the brink of...

08.05.2025 10

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8 Hidden Gems in Bengaluru for the Best Dosas to Kickstart Your Day

Looking for the best places for dosa in Bengaluru? Here are 8 iconic eateries in Bangalore most recommended by dosa connoisseurs.

03.05.2025 10

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How a Visually Impaired Aspirant Turned His Dream into Reality by Securing AIR 91 in UPSC CSE

Manu Garg speaks about attempting the UPSC exam with a disability, cracking the political science paper and framing answers in the interview round.

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Donate Rs 500 to Protect Brick Kiln Workers in UP from Heat Strokes & Dehydration

Dehydration, dizziness, and heat strokes are rampant among the brick kiln workers of Uttar Pradesh. Donate Rs 500 to help them with a summer kit.

30.04.2025 5

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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.

30.04.2025 10

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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...

29.04.2025 6

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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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Bihar to Harvard: How This Indian Teacher Taught at Malala Yousafzai’s School & in 18 Countries

Satyam Mishra has trained teachers across 18 countries and harbours a dream of changing the way teaching is perceived across borders.

24.04.2025 9

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What are Farmers Growing Under Solar Panels in Their Farms? Understanding Agrivoltaics

Across India, farmers are experimenting with a new model — one that doesn’t take away land, but adds to its potential. It’s sustainable,...

23.04.2025 4

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He’s 95, Healthy & Has No Regrets — Here’s What He Wants Every Young Indian to Know

Dr Bankey Lal Sharma grew up during the freedom struggle, studied his way to success and is now living a disease-free life at 95. He chats about life,...

18.04.2025 10

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How a Simple Solar Lantern is Lighting Up 30000 Homes in Rural India

Self-reliance is at the heart of Bhaskar’s design, enabling people in rural India to make this solar lantern a part of their everyday lives.

16.04.2025 4

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A Behind-The-Scenes Walk With the Architect Who Designed Mumbai’s Malabar Nature Trail

The Malabar nature trail is cradled by the microbiome of the Malabar Forest. Principal architect Rahul Kadri takes us on a guided tour of the walkway,...

16.04.2025 4

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‘Never Seen a Fan’: #DonateASolarFan & Help Pune’s Tribal Families Beat the Scorching Heat

With no relief from the scorching heat, Pune’s tribal communities are in urgent need of respite. Through Mission Urja, The Better India is bringing...

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How These Stunning Spaces Stay Cool, Clean the Air & Use Natural Materials Like Lime & Stone

As cities transition to more eco-friendly options of design and construction, we browse through some compelling sustainable architecture projects.

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100+ Urban Forests and Growing: The Grassroots Effort Cooling India’s Cities

From a sapling, a forest can spurt. CATCH Foundation has been putting this belief into practice since 2014 as they use reforestation to transform...

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‘She Was Widowed at 16, Started a Pickle Biz at 65’: This Daughter is Carrying Forward Her Amma’s Legacy

Old Fashioned Gourmet is a labour of love by a woman who dealt with adversity at a young age. This legacy is now being furthered by her daughter.

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In Rural India, Solar Startups Are Powering Handlooms, Farms & Forgotten Villages

From subsidies that encourage the adoption of green power to microgrids that reduce dependency on traditional power sources these startups are...

07.04.2025 6

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Biogas, Manure, Tiles: This Industry Has Cracked the ‘Zero-Waste’ Code

At Merino, the focus is not only on reducing, reusing and recycling but also on spotting potential in every fragment of waste. Here's how the model is...

07.04.2025 5

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Widowed by Tigers, 500 Sundarbans Women Rebuilt Their Lives With 1 Woman’s Help & Fish Farming

The men of the Sundarbans brave tiger attacks and snake-infested waters to gather honey, often sacrificing their lives for their livelihoods. They...

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How I Started a Farmstay With 2000 Alphonso Mango Trees

Ganesh Ashok Ranade transitioned from being a commerce graduate to a dedicated organic farmer, creating a 40-acre agro-tourism haven in Ratnagiri. The...

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Tibetan Thalis, Colonial Bungalows, Pottery: Spending 24 Hours in Himachal’s Dharamkot

McLeod Ganj is spoken about a lot. But if you love less hustle head to Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj’s calmer cousin.

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Greywater Recycling, Rain Harvesting, Not a Single Tree Cut: Duo’s Nainital Homestay Is a Sustainable Dream

Dushyant Vashisht turned his family’s cottage in Kumaon, Uttarakhand into a sustainable homestay Bir Terraces which is a great model for water...

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Eid Special: Love Seviyan? Here’s How The Sweet Treat Won Over India

Seviyan or vermicelli’s Indian adaptations range from the beloved seviyan kheer in the North to the semiya upma in the South. Let’s explore the...

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Solo Travel Made Simple: Honest Tips From Experienced Travellers

Three people who’ve travelled the world and the globe learnt things about solo travel that they want you to know. Here’s the scoop behind what it...

29.03.2025 8

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Meet The Fearless Goan Women Who Challenged Portuguese Rule

Goa was liberated 14 years after India got its independence. While the Portuguese tightened their grip, here are the women who refused to surrender.

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Indian Farmstays for Fruit Picking, Horse Riding & Star Gazing With Your Kids This Summer

Everyone misses summer holidays. But here’s your chance to relive those cherished childhood days at these farms which offer fruit picking, horse...

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Bring Your City’s History to Life for Your Child with These Unique Heritage Experiences

From a museum that lets children experiment to a tour through Goa’s famed Aguada jail, let’s ensure history isn’t limited to a textbook.

23.03.2025 20

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He Nearly Became a Lawyer — Now His London Restaurant Has Been MICHELIN-Starred for 18 Years!

Growing up in Mumbai with parents who believed every Sunday lunch had to be a South Indian feast — an ode to their roots — Chef Sriram Aylur...

22.03.2025 8

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A History Buff’s Tour Through Mohammed Ali Road in Mumbai for an Iftar Feast

From eateries dating back to 1925 to biryanis cooked with colocasia, here are the legendary spots in Bhendi Bazaar, which serves a feast every...

21.03.2025 8

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How This Tamil Nadu Tribal Community Has Made a Business Out of Snake Venom

Even young children in the Irula tribe are trained in catching venomous snakes and then tapping their venom.

21.03.2025 9

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Meet the Women Using Their Cameras to Protect India’s Wildlife

Deep in the Himalayas, filmmaker Neha Dixit set out to track a ‘ghost’ — the elusive musk deer. She’s one of several women using their cameras...

20.03.2025 10

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How This ‘Nest Man’ & His 7 Lakh Nests Are Inviting Sparrows Back to Indian Cities

If you see a nest in your locality, chances are it has links to Rakesh Khatri, who has been putting these up across Indian cities for the last 14...

19.03.2025 4

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How Boat Clinics & Bike Ambulances Are Saving Lives in India’s Remotest Villages

From e-doctor clinics to ICUs in a box, these ideas have the power to revolutionise India’s health infrastructure.

17.03.2025 10

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Pictures That Reveal the Unseen Side of Goa’s Shigmotsav

Dangling from rotating poles and dancing to escape flaming cowdung cakes — if you thought Shigmotsav was all about colourful carnivals, here’s a...

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40 Years, 5 Million Lives: The Movement That Redefined Children’s Rights in India

In 1979, a young Air India purser, Rippan Kapur, gathered Rs 50 with friends to change children's lives. That small act grew into CRY, impacting over...

13.03.2025 10

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Couple Quits Gurugram Life to Build Storybook Homestay in the Forests of Himachal

When Sudhir and Bhawana were travelling around the world, they realised the mountains were where they belonged. So, they built a sustainable home in...

12.03.2025 20

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This Gurugram Nature School Teaches Kids Beekeeping, Farming & Stargazing

Jyoti Raghavan started the Forest Spirit Learning in Gurugram to help children spend time understanding forests and nature. Here, she encourages them...

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