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At 13, Schizophrenia Tore Her Family Apart and Set Her on a Path to Transform Mental Healthcare in India

When Neha Kirpal looks back on her childhood, one memory returns with startling clarity. She was about five or six when her mother told her,...

08.03.2026 20

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Leila Badyari

How One LPG Cylinder in Your Kitchen Is Linked to the Strait of Hormuz

India depends heavily on imported energy. A significant portion of the crude oil and natural gas it buys from abroad travels through the Strait of...

02.03.2026 20

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Leila Badyari

How To Tell if a ‘Made-In-India’ Robot Is Actually Made in India

 In this ‘Made-in-India’ Robot guide, we’ll walk you through: The key questions to ask before assuming a robot is homegrown. The key questions...

18.02.2026 60

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Could Budget 2026 Make Family Travel Across India Faster & Easier?

01.02.2026 8

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India Just Built Its First & Largest Pollution-Fighting Ship in Goa

07.01.2026 10

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Beyond Views: The Better India's Impact Report 2025

31.12.2025 20

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Leila Badyari

We Asked Parents, What Is One ‘90s Winter Memory You’re Recreating With Your Kids?

25.12.2025 10

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Leila Badyari

Why Solar Panels Dip in Delhi’s Fog but Work So Well in Ladakh’s ‘Cold’ Sun?

19.12.2025 5

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When 25 Women & a Civil Engineer Decide To Build an 18-Foot Christmas Crochet Tree Together

17.12.2025 6

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Leila Badyari

What Kolkata’s Messi Event Teaches Us About Crowd Behaviour

15.12.2025 10

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Shafali Verma Shares How Her Father Took On Critics as She Rose to Become a World Champion at 21

06.12.2025 4

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Leila Badyari

How My 5-YO Learnt More About Goa’s Heritage in One Afternoon Than I Did in Years

03.12.2025 4

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Leila Badyari

Why Ruskin Bond Belongs on Your Child’s Bookshelf (and in Their Heart)

When a mother replaces TV time with a Ruskin Bond bedtime story, something shifts. Her daughter listens, slows down, and asks to plant a tree. In a...

19.05.2025 4

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How to Help Your Kids Tell Real News from Fake — Step-by-Step Guide for Everyday Conversations

Today's kids grow up in a world overflowing with information. This guide helps you walk alongside them, teaching them to pause, ask questions, and...

13.05.2025 10

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In the Wake of Tragedy, Kashmiri Taxi Drivers Stand Strong & Offer Free Rides to Tourists

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, Kashmiri taxi drivers exemplified humanity by offering free rides and guiding tourists to safety. Their acts...

24.04.2025 6

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Want to Raise a Little Nature Lover? Start With These 10 Thoughtful Gifts (That Aren’t Toys!)

In a world buzzing with screens and toys, these 10 thoughtful gifts help kids slow down and fall in love with nature. From planting seeds to spotting...

19.04.2025 10

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Leila Badyari

We Asked Parents: “What’s One 90s Summer Memory You’re Recreating With Your Kids Today?”

Summer in the 90s was about simplicity, sunshine, and screen-free joy. Now, a new generation of parents is reviving those memories with their kids —...

12.04.2025 9

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Leila Badyari