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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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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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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.

26.04.2025 50

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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 4

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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 3

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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...

14.04.2025 3

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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...

09.04.2025 7

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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...

07.04.2025 5

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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.

04.04.2025 10

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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...

30.03.2025 20

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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.

28.03.2025 10

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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...

26.03.2025 3

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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.

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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...

14.03.2025 7

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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...

11.03.2025 20

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How This Woman ‘Carried’ Her Garden With Her Across the Country

Veena Rathi knows the trick to good AQI and she’s here to share it with you. With plants dating back to 1980, here’s how she is building an oasis...

10.03.2025 10

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Investing Rs 20000 Gurugram Mom Turns Cookie Treats For Her Daughter Into a Rs 32 Lakh Biz

Vandana Mehta struggled to find a healthy snack for her toddler daughter. So, she started Chocolat Corner, which has now broadened its range to millet...

09.03.2025 3

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Grow Chillies, Mulberries & More: How to Turn Your Terrace into a Mini Farm

Gardening can be simple with the right hacks. Here are some tips to grow chillies, bitter gourd and mulberries in your terrace garden.

06.03.2025 10

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Before Feminism Had a Name, These Indian Women Were Changing Freedom & Cinema Forever

They sparked revolutions whose effects continue to be celebrated across cinema and culture.

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‘I Want To Build an Identity’: Donate Rs 500 To Help 10 Women Start Small Businesses

From goat rearing to tailoring, these women have brilliant ideas. All they need is an investment for their dreams to scale. Donate Rs 500 or more to...

03.03.2025 4

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‘They Told Me Writing Poetry Isn’t For Men’: Meet The Engineer Changing The Discourse on Masculinity

Rajat Mittal was constantly told that he should colour within the lines and ‘be more boyish’. Today, he is driving a positive narrative through...

03.03.2025 6

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How a Sheriff From Madras Gave India Its Beloved Chicken 65

Why is it ‘65’? Are there 65 pieces of chicken, or just a more sensible explanation? Here’s exploring the flavoursome tale behind India’s Chicken 65.

27.02.2025 5

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What Links Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj & Sambhar? Watch!

You’ve tasted it and relished it. But do you know how the eponymous sambar got its name?

26.02.2025 4

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7 Unexpected Food Choices in Mumbai for the Adventurous Eater

Pulled pork in a thepla? Ice cream in a sandwich? Well, vada pav, move aside because we’ve got some bizarre and delicious foods in Mumbai that are...

25.02.2025 20

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With Mom’s Recipes, Goan Couple Turns 400-Year-Old House into Celebrity-Favourite Eatery

The House of Lloyd in Goa lies against a 400-year-old Portuguese bungalow in Candolim. But behind its doors are secrets of masalas and curries that...

22.02.2025 10

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‘I Started With a Stamp’: This Chennai Shop is Home to Antiques That Are Centuries Old

Lateef Mohammed has spent his life collecting antiques from around the world. First-edition books, vinyls in perfect condition, and crystals that date...

20.02.2025 10

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Meet Garima Arora: The Journalist Who Cooked Up History With Two MICHELIN Stars

Chef Garima Arora’s journey is far from ordinary. She traded her pen for a knife, moving from telling stories to creating unforgettable dishes. Her...

19.02.2025 10

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Ever Noticed These Monuments on Indian Currency? Here’s the History Behind Them!

Reflecting our cultural heritage, these Indian currency notes are steeped in history. Here’s the story behind their designs.

16.02.2025 10

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Failed Army Exam Multiple Times; Won Hearts In Paatal Lok — The Story of Jaideep Ahlawat

From playing roles in stage performances to struggling to crack the code of cinema, Jaideep Ahlawat’s journey is proof that great things take great...

15.02.2025 20

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‘We Sold Everything Off’: A Retd Navy Officer & His Family Are Cruising the World on Their Solar-Powered Boat

Capt Gaurav Gautam and his family have been living on a boat since 2022. Here’s how they do it.

14.02.2025 10

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‘I Tried a Recipe for Fun’: Now, This Pune Man’s Multi-Lakh Bakery Brings Global Breads to India

From the Jewish challah to the Italian foccacia, this bakery in Pune gives you a chance to sample bread from across the world.

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This Valentine’s Day #GiftProtection: Donate Rs 40 to Save a Dog From Road Accidents

Pawsitivity has helped 20 lakh dogs across India with reflective collars that help avert road accidents. But thousands of ‘unprotected’ dogs...

11.02.2025 5

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