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VIDEO: Meet Kerala’s ‘Bullet Girl’: She’s 22, a Mechanic, & Loves Fixing Royal Enfields!

Kerala’s Diya Joseph, 22, is the youngest female Bullet mechanic. A mechanical engineering student, she works alongside her father, fixing and...

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What’s New in Mango Land? Discover 5 Rare Varieties This Season!

If you love mangoes, you’re in for a treat! Farmers and scientists have been quietly working to bring us new, delicious varieties—sweeter,...

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Meet Bel Fruit: The Underrated Summer Superfood You Should Try

There’s one fruit that has quietly been a part of Indian summers for generations, known for its ability to cool, refresh, and nourish. While it’s...

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The Ultimate Gardening Guide For March: Grow These 7 Veggies & Herbs At Home!

March is the perfect time to grow fresh vegetables and herbs at home! Here are 7 easy-to-grow options for balconies, terraces and flats.

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This 120-YO Kutch Fort Is Now a Heritage Homestay & a CBSE School Amid 1000 Mango Trees

The 120-year-old Darbargadh in Devpur village combines luxury heritage tourism with education, preserving royal Kutch architecture while nurturing...

06.03.2025 8

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Pregnancy Cravings Led Her to Share Recipes — Now She’s a YouTube Star with 9M+ Subscribers 

From searching for authentic Maharashtrian recipes to amassing over nine million YouTube subscribers, Madhura Bachal turned her passion for home...

05.03.2025 5

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Turn Your Balcony Into a Beautiful Vertical Garden & Grow Herbs & Veggies at Home

What if you could grow fresh herbs and vegetables — even in a tiny apartment? A vertical garden lets you do just that. Find out how to start yours...

03.03.2025 6

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CBSE To Hold 2 Board Exams a Year: Why Some Parents Are Relaxed & Others Are Worried

Starting 2026, CBSE Class 10 board exams will be held twice a year, offering students a chance to improve scores. But is this added flexibility or...

26.02.2025 10

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No Service Lift Rule, No Bias: 6 Indian Housing Societies Showing How Equality Should Look

From Bengaluru to Guwahati, these housing societies are breaking social barriers by ensuring equal access and dignity or all, including domestic...

26.02.2025 10

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The Tree That Became a Forest: 550-YO Banyan in Andhra Pradesh Spans 4 Football Fields

With 1,000 trunks and a forest-like spread, Thimmamma Marrimanu, the world's largest tree canopy, challenges what we think a single tree can be. Let's...

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Bystander’s SOS Call Helps Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Proving 1 Person Can Make a Difference

In Hyderabad, a passerby’s prompt call to 100 led to the rescue of a woman, showing how speaking up at the right time can save lives. A powerful...

25.02.2025 10

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Why Is Alphonso Called Alphonso? Fascinating Stories of India’s Top 5 Mangoes

"From royal roots to colonial tales—find out how India’s favourite mangoes got their unique names.

23.02.2025 10

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Megha Chowdhury

Godrej Industries Group Collaborates to Launch the Pride Fund To Support Queer-Led NGOs Across India

Launched in collaboration with The Keshav Suri Foundation and Radhika Piramla, India’s first LGBTQIA dedicated fund will support grassroots...

20.02.2025 5

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Homemaker to YouTube Icon: Kabita Singh’s Recipe for 14M+ Subscribers

In 2014, when her son started school, Kabita Singh decided to turn her passion for cooking into something bigger. Here’s her story.

17.02.2025 7

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Planting Love: Grow Flowers That Last Beyond a Valentine’s Day Bouquet

Skip the fleeting bouquets this Valentine's Day — plant these romantic perennials instead and watch your love bloom year after year.

13.02.2025 10

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‘I Saw Myself on Screen’: Indian Women Share Why ‘Mrs.’ Feels Personal

'Mrs.' is making waves for its raw and honest portrayal of marriage. From emotional labor to gender inequality, it holds up a mirror to reality —...

12.02.2025 10

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An App That Walks You Through Delhi’s History — Built by 4 Noida Teens

Developed by a team of Class 12 students, WaPas uses technology to reconnect people with the forgotten history of Delhi. The app offers...

12.02.2025 10

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Comedy or Crossing the Line?: Indians React to Ranveer Allahbadia’s Controversial Question

Beyond the Viral Moment: How a YouTube show sparked a national debate about comedy, responsibility, and digital content in India

11.02.2025 7

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How India Became Home to 75% of the World’s Tigers by Doubling Their Numbers in 10 Years

While the world struggled to save its big cats, India silently doubled its tiger population — here’s how they did it.

07.02.2025 9

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It Was Just a Joke — Until It Wasn’t: How Quick Action Can Stop Bullying Before It’s Too Late

In the quiet moments before everything changes, subtle signs go unnoticed. What if early intervention had made all the difference? Can we spot the...

06.02.2025 7

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Bookmark This Mango Map! Where & When To Find the Best Mangoes, From Alphonso to Himsagar

There's a hidden map to India’s sweetest treasures — one that only true mango lovers know how to read. Are you in on the secret?

04.02.2025 10

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Under the Shade of Trees, West Bengal Teacher Runs Open-Air School for Tribal Kids

When the pandemic forced schools to shut, Professor Angshuman Thakur took education outdoors, transforming the lives of over 100 tribal children in...

01.02.2025 10

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Sailing to the Most Remote Spot on Earth — Here’s What These Women Navy Officers Experienced

While most of us were fast asleep last night, two determined officers reached a point on Earth where the closest humans were actually in space.

31.01.2025 8

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Dehradun Startup Gets 5x the Funding They Asked For — Here’s How They’re Helping Farmers

A surprising pitch, an unexpected Rs 2.5 crore deal — here's how this Dehradun venture impressed Shark Tank India’s sharks.

31.01.2025 10

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Women in This Jharkhand Village Are Using an Ancient Art Form To Become Self-Sufficient

In Jharkhand, the once-fading tradition of Sohrai painting is brought back to life. This vibrant art form, once limited to walls and mud houses, is...

28.01.2025 10

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From Raindrops to Profits: Surat Man Turns Rainwater Into Bottled Water Business

Rahul Kacha from Surat is proving that rainwater isn’t just a resource — it’s a revolution in sustainability.

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Brave Uttarakhand Schoolgirls Risk Their Lives Daily on Rope Trolley To Reach School

Imagine the thrill of ziplining — fast, daring, and adventurous. Now, picture schoolgirls in Uttarakhand crossing a river daily on a rickety rope...

27.01.2025 7

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Love, Freedom, & No Rituals: How This Couple Rewrote Wedding Traditions

Nivetha and Yatharth chose to forgo the traditional customs of a Hindu marriage and instead held a self-respecting wedding to celebrate their love....

26.01.2025 10

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How a Himachal Farmer Earns Lakhs Growing Saffron With Aeroponics: A Step-By-Step Guide

Gaurav Sabharwal from Solan, Himachal Pradesh, grows saffron indoors using aeroponics. His innovative methods offer a sustainable way to cultivate the...

21.01.2025 10

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Megha Chowdhury

Muzaffarpur Man Is Using Corn Husk To Make Eco-Friendly Chocolate Wrappers, Tea Cups, & More

After losing his nephew to cancer, Naaz Ozair turned his pain into purpose. He has made it his mission to reduce plastic usage and turns corn husk...

15.01.2025 20

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Megha Chowdhury

How 2 Brothers Built a Rs 25 Lakh Mushroom Farming Business in Uttarakhand

Sushant Uniyal and his brother built Uttarakhand’s largest oyster mushroom unit, producing 100 kg daily and creating jobs for the local community.

14.01.2025 10

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Megha Chowdhury