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In a cricket-obsessed nation, Mahaveer Raghunathan chose an unlikely path: motorsport. Thirteen years later, he’s racing for Ferrari in the Italian...
CRPF Commandant Raju Wagh cracked UPSC 2024 with AIR 871 while serving in Bastar. With disciplined study hours and support from his wife, he proved...
India generates 7,800 kilotonnes of textile waste annually, much of it from discarded clothes. Here's how to donate responsibly and reduce fashion...
In today’s world, children encounter diverse identities early on; what they need most is a safe, loving space to ask questions and be themselves....
What began as a Rs 15K idea to serve Odisha’s beloved dahibara is now bringing regional street foods to plates across India and even Dubai. With a...
After 13 years of training without sponsors or support, 20-year-old Praveen Gupta broke a Guinness World Record. Now, just one jump away from breaking...
In just four months, Bengaluru-based unWOOD has recycled 10 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into durable outdoor furniture that replicates...
In a village where women were told to stay indoors, Kaushalya picked up a smartphone and changed the rules by starting her YouTube channel. Today,...
This architect from Chennai is showing that homes don’t need cement to be strong and safe. By using earth-based materials and age-old building...
When her grandmother longed for a lost grain, Dimum Pertin set out to revive Adlay millet — and ended up sparking a movement that’s nourishing her...
You can’t recycle them. You shouldn’t flush them. So, what do you do with expired medicines? A simple guide to help you dispose of them the right...
Two college students, Snehadeep Kumar and Mohit Kumar Nayak, are building India’s first gamma-ray detecting CubeSat via their space startup Nebula...
In the wake of Bengaluru’s stampede, these seven expert-backed tips could be the difference between panic and survival during any mass gathering.
In a city where every inch of land is built upon, Godrej Enterprises Group chose to protect a forest instead. For over four decades, they’ve...
Balrampur Bioyug, born from a granddaughter’s vision and her grandmother’s legacy, is India’s first PLA. The brand, launched by Balrampur Chini...
What if weddings didn’t leave behind heaps of trash? Meet Uma Ram from Chennai, who turned her big day into a celebration of love — for each other...
For Dimple Kamra and Uppi, living amidst the mountain was a far-fetched dream. Today, they have made it a reality by turning a rocky patch of land in...
Saraswati Vidyalaya once battled annual floods, broken walls, and dwindling hope. Now, it stands tall on stilts, reborn through local wisdom,...
Once seen as a threat to the planet, plastic is getting a second life, thanks to Yuvraj Singh Ahuja’s award-winning design company that turns...
Monsoon floods wreak havoc in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, yet rainwater slips away unused. Learn how to harvest it with this affordable,...
The ocean doesn't recover overnight. Here's what science, history, and experience tell us about how long the Arabian Sea might take to bounce back...
Basavaraj S left home with just Rs 1,000 and a heart full of rejection. Today, he runs Rafter — a sustainable gifting startup changing how companies...
From sleepless nights and postpartum guilt to finding strength in support systems, five Indian women share what it's really like to be a new mom —...
Inspired by a neighbourhood kabadiwaala, Henik Gala and Shreyas Jalapur built ScrapJi — a tech-enabled scrap collection startup that now recycles...
India generates over 1.6 million tonnes of e-waste every year, most of which ends up in landfills or with informal recyclers. Here’s a practical...
On International Tea Day, read about a century-old tea stall in Sampoore, West Bengal, that runs entirely on trust. With no paid staff, this humble...
Not all escapes require passports or perfect plans. These five treks in Uttarakhand offer something simpler: forest paths, distant peaks, soft winds,...
Bengaluru’s flood woes are back in the headlines, but they don’t have to be. Here’s how ‘Zenrainman’ N Vishwanadhan’s clear,...
In the heart of Mumbai’s industrial belt, a barren plot has been reborn as the Mahatapasvi Acharya Shri Mahashramanji Garden, a green sanctuary...
They brighten our moments and fill the air with cheer. But what happens to balloons once the party’s over? This video takes you behind the scenes of...
The British may have brought in India’s railways to gain profit and control. But Indians turned those very tracks into powerful tools of resistance...
Can sunflowers change a city? Chef and urban gardener Shefalii Dadabhoy thinks so, and she’s on a mission to turn Chennai bloom with sunflowers and...
By offering restaurant-grade packaging that’s spill-proof, heat-safe, and 98% biodegradable, Aecoz is changing how India’s food industry tackles...
Fishermen in Chennai’s coastal communities have a sacred bond with Olive Ridley turtles, calling them "Kutty Amma Saami”. Their devotion goes...
When Samaira Hullur’s mother was captivated by the respect of uniformed pilots, she planted a seed of ambition in her daughter. That spark led...
India’s groundbreaking rice innovation is changing the way we think about farming. With higher yields and reduced water use, this genome-edited crop...
Solo travel isn’t just for the young and singles. Meet Naaji Noushi, a mother of five, who aims to break stereotypes by driving across the globe....
Every receipt, notepad, and printout seems harmless — until you realise India is heading towards a paper crisis. Discover how mindful habits and...
After witnessing her father’s tragic passing, Shalini turned to social media — not for sympathy but to heal through helping others. Today, she has...
Inspired by a moment in the bathroom and fuelled by a lifelong passion for innovation, Kozhikode’s Ashin P Krishna is transforming coconut farming...
Instead of letting your kitchen scraps go to waste, here’s how a compact biogas unit is helping households turn them into clean cooking gas, even in...
From vada pav in Mumbai to Warli art in Palghar, here’s what 10 districts in Maharashtra are best known for (hint: it’s not monuments).
In Rajasthan’s blistering heat, a group of friends turned their compassion into action by building tanks, restoring ponds, and feeding animals...
Composting is easy, if you know what you're doing. This guide busts myths and lists common items Indian households should not compost and how to avoid...
From Tamil Nadu’s jaggery-flavoured Karuppatti Kai to Kerala’s pickling favourite Kannimanga, these unique mangoes are vanishing and with them, a...
Ever wondered what happens after you throw trash on the road? It doesn’t just vanish. Instead, it sets off a ripple effect you’d never expect —...
Teaching kids about sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. These five everyday activities are easy to try at home and gently introduce...
How does a café in Kerala stay cool without a single AC? With terracotta pots, recycled water, and a whole lot of greenery, this peaceful spot is...
For over 100 years, the Jayapal family has been selling mangoes in Salem. From pushcarts to online sales, their business has changed, but their love...
What happens when a journalist and a rafting pioneer fall in love with a forest? They built Off The Grid — a homestay with no electricity, no...