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The buns and breads at these bakeries have held sway over the city’s breakfast choices for years now. Let’s explore.
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...
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.
Satyam Mishra has trained teachers across 18 countries and harbours a dream of changing the way teaching is perceived across borders.
Across India, farmers are experimenting with a new model — one that doesn’t take away land, but adds to its potential. It’s sustainable,...
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,...
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.
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,...
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...
As cities transition to more eco-friendly options of design and construction, we browse through some compelling sustainable architecture projects.
From a sapling, a forest can spurt. CATCH Foundation has been putting this belief into practice since 2014 as they use reforestation to transform...
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.
From subsidies that encourage the adoption of green power to microgrids that reduce dependency on traditional power sources these startups are...
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...
The men of the Sundarbans brave tiger attacks and snake-infested waters to gather honey, often sacrificing their lives for their livelihoods. They...
Ganesh Ashok Ranade transitioned from being a commerce graduate to a dedicated organic farmer, creating a 40-acre agro-tourism haven in Ratnagiri. The...
McLeod Ganj is spoken about a lot. But if you love less hustle head to Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj’s calmer cousin.
Dushyant Vashisht turned his family’s cottage in Kumaon, Uttarakhand into a sustainable homestay Bir Terraces which is a great model for water...
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...
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...
Goa was liberated 14 years after India got its independence. While the Portuguese tightened their grip, here are the women who refused to surrender.
Everyone misses summer holidays. But here’s your chance to relive those cherished childhood days at these farms which offer fruit picking, horse...
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.
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...
From eateries dating back to 1925 to biryanis cooked with colocasia, here are the legendary spots in Bhendi Bazaar, which serves a feast every...
Even young children in the Irula tribe are trained in catching venomous snakes and then tapping their venom.
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...
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...
From e-doctor clinics to ICUs in a box, these ideas have the power to revolutionise India’s health infrastructure.
Dangling from rotating poles and dancing to escape flaming cowdung cakes — if you thought Shigmotsav was all about colourful carnivals, here’s a...
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...
When Sudhir and Bhawana were travelling around the world, they realised the mountains were where they belonged. So, they built a sustainable home in...
Jyoti Raghavan started the Forest Spirit Learning in Gurugram to help children spend time understanding forests and nature. Here, she encourages them...
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...
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...
Gardening can be simple with the right hacks. Here are some tips to grow chillies, bitter gourd and mulberries in your terrace garden.
They sparked revolutions whose effects continue to be celebrated across cinema and culture.
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...
Rajat Mittal was constantly told that he should colour within the lines and ‘be more boyish’. Today, he is driving a positive narrative through...
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.
You’ve tasted it and relished it. But do you know how the eponymous sambar got its name?
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...
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...
Lateef Mohammed has spent his life collecting antiques from around the world. First-edition books, vinyls in perfect condition, and crystals that date...
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...
Reflecting our cultural heritage, these Indian currency notes are steeped in history. Here’s the story behind their designs.
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...
Capt Gaurav Gautam and his family have been living on a boat since 2022. Here’s how they do it.
From the Jewish challah to the Italian foccacia, this bakery in Pune gives you a chance to sample bread from across the world.
Pawsitivity has helped 20 lakh dogs across India with reflective collars that help avert road accidents. But thousands of ‘unprotected’ dogs...