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3 Friends Have Turned 500 kg of Pharmaceutical Waste into Intricate Fabric for Furniture

3 Friends Have Turned 500 kg of Pharmaceutical Waste into Intricate Fabric for Furniture
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32 Years in the Navy & a Love for Photography: Rare Pics From a Retired Captain's Lens

32 Years in the Navy & a Love for Photography: Rare Pics From a Retired Captain's Lens
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2 Friends & Their Unique Model Help Kerala Farmers Take Their Spices Across The World

2 Friends & Their Unique Model Help Kerala Farmers Take Their Spices Across The World

Originally reported and written in July 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. In the heart of Kerala’s Idukki...

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We Turned A Century-Old House into a Sustainable Home Straight Out of Ruskin Bond Books

We Turned A Century-Old House into a Sustainable Home Straight Out of Ruskin Bond Books

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. A common thread across Ruskin Bond’s...

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Monsoon Food Map of India: Over 50 Delicious Dishes to Welcome the Rains

Monsoon Food Map of India: Over 50 Delicious Dishes to Welcome the Rains

You’re sitting near a foggy window. The first rains have just begun. The air around you immediately seems more exciting with the prospect of a...

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Legacy in Every Bite: Chronicling the History of 8 Iconic Irani Cafes in Mumbai

Legacy in Every Bite: Chronicling the History of 8 Iconic Irani Cafes in Mumbai

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. The aroma of hot buttered buns wafts...

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‘This Was My Home, Now It’s Yours’: Kashmir Man Turns Ancestral Land into Charming Homestay

‘This Was My Home, Now It’s Yours’: Kashmir Man Turns Ancestral Land into Charming Homestay

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. On the eastern outskirts of Srinagar,...

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Couple Turns Chambal Into a Tourism Hub With Their Boutique Safari Lodge, Empowers Locals

Couple Turns Chambal Into a Tourism Hub With Their Boutique Safari Lodge, Empowers Locals

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. “Ab hamein lagta hai hamari bhi koi...

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Assam Woman Has Given 22 Years to Bring Education to Tribal Groups & Help Heal Trauma

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Trigger warning: This story contains...

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How A Chef Turned Her Ancestral Land in a Beach Town into An Experiential Farmstay

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. “One day, I will build a farmhouse...

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The Vast History Behind Goa’s Most Beautiful Homes & a Woman’s Quest to Capture It All

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. In a palatial spot in Candolim, along...

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‘Flawed & Fabulous’: Designer Crafts Exquisite Furniture from Waste, Pipes & Manhole Covers

Originally reported and written in June 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Flawed and fabulous is how Anurag...

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‘New York’s Best Chef’ Won Over America With ‘Begun Bhaja’ & Champaran Meat

Desi cuisine has often pleased palates around the world for its burst of flavours. And things are no different at Chintan Pandya’s restaurants in...

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Once Madhubala’s Fav, Iconic Mumbai Eatery Crafts Natural Ice Cream in Wooden Barrels

Originally reported and written in August 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. For anyone who’s had the chance to...

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How Were Pics in 19th Century India Clicked? Photographer Dissects Ancient Techniques

For Madhavan Pillai, the best part about a photograph is what lies behind the aesthetic laminate. The Tamil Nadu-born researcher and photographer has...

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10 Fascinating Tales of Delhi’s Lesser-Known Monuments Through Stunning Pics

“At the age of 12, I was the youngest of a senior citizen coin club,” Shah Umair tells me as I marvel at his Instagram page, akin to a history...

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Fascinating History of 6 Indian Motifs That Took The Global Fashion Scene By Storm

As you hold any fabric that has been crafted by artisans across India, gaze at the motifs printed on it. There is a story behind each one of them....

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100 Years Ago, Punjabi Wrestler Invented a Barfi That is Now Loved Across the World

Originally reported and written in June 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. If you have tasted the heavenly...

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How I Lived in a Caravan for 2 Years, Travelling Everywhere From Spiti to Kanyakumari

Originally reported and written in June 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Every year on 1 July, a Facebook memory...

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Khichdi at Cannes! Meet the Delhi Boy Who Made India Proud Through Food

Originally reported and written in June 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. “Haath mein hai,” chef Manu...

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Engineer’s Dreamy Homestay in Kashmir is an Ode To the Magic of her Stunning Homeland

Originally reported and written in May 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. If we were to ask you your idea of a...

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Jaipur Sisters Leave Jobs to Turn Their 60-YO Ancestral Home into Quaint, Vintage Café

Originally reported and written in November 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. At O’Baque Jaipur, the main draw...

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Meet the Engineer Reviving a Nomadic Tribe’s Ancient Beadwork in Gujarat

At the edge of the Little Rann of Kutch lies Dasada village, where a riot of colours is brewing. Several members of the Mir community sit with a...

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‘Art Helped Me Fight Grief’: Engineer Crafts Stunning Paintings Using Nothing But Sunlight

Originally reported and written in May 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. It’s not just Vignesh’s tools and...

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On a 37-Acre Bengaluru Farm, 3 Michelin-Trained Chefs Grow 60% of What They Serve

As one settles down for a meal at FarmLore, a farm-to-table dining experience in Bengaluru, a good time awaits. Not only will the food exude a sort of...

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From Blind Umbrella Makers To Trans Artists, This Mumbai Store Sells Products With A Story Behind Every Label

“We wanted to do purposeful work,” says Bhumika Marwaha, a 43-year-old engineer from Mumbai, on how she and her colleague Bipin Joshi started...

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NRI Mom-Daughter Duo From Hyderabad Takes Authentic South Indian Podi Flavours to Atlanta

Originally reported and written in May 2023, this story has been republished aspart of our archival content.‘Comfort drizzled onto a dish’ is how...

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Art Historian Puts Siddi Community’s Traditional Craft of Quilt Making on The World Map

Originally reported and written in May 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. In a small hamlet in Karnataka’s...

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‘Built in Nature, By Nature’: This Jungle Home Is Made of Cane, Bamboo & Recycled Wood

Originally reported and written in May 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Growing up in the Western Ghats, Mangal...

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The Migration of the Tandoor: A 5000-YO Cooking Secret Behind a Global Phenomenon

You’ll find a list of tandoor items on the menu of most Indian restaurants, no matter what corner of the world you’re in. The science of baking...

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Our ‘Greenhouse-in-a-Box’ Saves 98% Water, Doubles Farmer Incomes

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Climate change and its adverse effects...

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After Her PhD at Harvard, How This Mum Started a Multi-Crore Sustainable Toy Business

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. It’s a usual Tuesday morning and...

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Built Amid a Canopy of Trees, This Sustainable Mud Home Is Made with 4000 Plastic Bottles

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. In 2020, architect Vinu Daniel —...

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In Pics: Inside The Only Town in India Responsible for Preserving a 300-YO Artform

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Located along the banks of the Banas...

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‘Each Item Keeps 12 Bottles From Landfills’: Brand Turns Plastic to Cloth, Earns Rs 60L/Yr

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. One day Kapil Bhatia, a commerce...

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Meet the 21-YO Kochi Chef Who Is Bringing Forgotten Local Ingredients Back to Your Plate

I’m in Fort Kochi for four days. I promise myself I won’t turn this into a work trip. I am not going to go looking for stories. Absolutely none. ...

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8 Scenic Forest Road Trips Near Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi That Feel Straight Out of a Dream

Road trips are a common answer to the many woes of city life — the unbearable heat, the concrete jungles, the sea of people, and the noises of busy...

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Engineer’s Idea Sells Products Nearing Expiry Quicker; Prevents Waste in Landfills

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. What is the fate of daily-use...

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‘Lessons I Learnt From My Son With Asperger’s Syndrome’: Mom Trains 1000s of Caregivers

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. As a young PhD fellow, Neena Rao from...

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Built With Mud, Lime & Local Skill, This Farmstay Stores 20 Lakh Litres of Rainwater & Has 100+ Tree Species

There’s a time capsule in Sankarda village on the outskirts of Jamshedpur. Have you heard?  It’s called ‘Mud & Meadows’. As soon as you...

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19-YO’s Tech ‘Mimics Nature’ to Keep Fruits, Veggies Fresh Without Refrigeration

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Growing up in Chennai near a small...

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Why My Mother’s Death Inspired Me To Help Families Document Forgotten Heirloom Recipes

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Ask Delhi-based Shruti Taneja about...

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Mom & Daughter-in-Law Build Dream Home Using Neem, Jaggery & Methi as Building Material

Originally reported and written in March 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Shipra Singhania (35) from Mumbai and...

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A Techie’s Startup is Giving South India’s GI-Tagged Lambani Embroidery a Modern Twist

Originally reported and written in March 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. One look at Tega Collective’s range...

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After Losing His Restaurant In 2020, Goan Chef Turned Ancestral Land Into A Sustainable Farm

A cool breeze blows over Velim, one of the most popular villages in Salcete, Goa. It carries with it a salty whiff, a welcome break from the scorching...

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9 Artisanal Tea Startups That Are Taking India’s Love for Chai to Delicious New Levels

Originally reported and written in March 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. You may be familiar with the most...

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How a Government Scheme Is Rewarding Citizens for Stepping up in Critical Moments

This article is in partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India Dr Sonali Sharma and her husband were returning...

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Inside India’s Road Safety Mission: From Citizen Heroes to Safer Vehicles

This article is in partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India In 2023, road crashes in India claimed a...

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‘This Is What Keeps Our Sustainable Bengaluru Home Cool in Summers & Warm in Winters’

Originally reported and written in May 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.  For Kumar BS and Deepika V, based out...

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7 Homestays in Srinagar for an Enchanting Summer Retreat in Kashmir

A stay in Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — means waking up to sceneries that seem almost as if out of a postcard. While the...

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