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How a 16-YO’s Search for a Quilt Like His Grandma’s Led to 300 kg of Fabric Being Reused

When Atharva Shinde couldn’t find anyone to make a quilt like his grandmother’s, the 16-year-old set out to revive the craft, repurpose 300 kg of...

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This Bihar Man’s 30-Day Reels Changed the Future of a School in Sikkim, Raised Rs 10L From Donations

Sometimes, all it takes is one person’s determination to spark change in the most unexpected corners. In a small mountain village in Sikkim, Ashwani...

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Where To Go This Independence Day Weekend? Explore the Quiet Charm of Sakleshpur Near Bengaluru

Just 225 km from Bengaluru, Sakleshpur offers the perfect monsoon break — with hidden waterfalls, warm homestays, and filter coffee mornings. No...

10.08.2025 3

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Uttarkashi Flood Survivors Are Rebuilding From Nothing — Stand With Them & Donate What You Can

A devastating cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi, unleashing flash floods and landslides that destroyed homes and left 100 families in...

08.08.2025 3

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How This Unique Training Programme Is Helping Women Land Jobs Once Considered ‘Only for Men’

Frontline sales roles were once seen as jobs only men could do. But with support from the WINGS programme, women are now being trained, mentored, and...

05.08.2025 6

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This 28-YO’s Viral Instagram Posts Are Bringing Lucknow’s Forgotten Stories Back to Life

What does it mean to truly know a city? For 28-year-old Taqi Abbas, born into Lucknow’s storied Nawabi heritage, it meant unearthing the forgotten...

05.08.2025 7

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How People Became Friends Through Facebook Comments, Cancer Loss, & Brain Surgery Recovery

Friendships don’t always begin with a dramatic story. Sometimes, they grow quietly on dance floors, badminton courts, or through a podcast mic. This...

01.08.2025 10

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From Jungle Legends to Fierce Mothers: 5 ‘Celebrity’ Tigers Who Left Their Mark on India’s Forests

For decades, India’s tigers have been more than just wildlife. From fearless mothers to forest kings, these legendary big cats shaped not only their...

26.07.2025 2

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This Assam Woman Quit Her Job to Preserve Ancestral Cooking Traditions in Her Forest Village

After quitting her job, Cynthia returned to Majuli to reconnect with her roots. Through her homestay ‘Menam’, she’s bringing traditional tribal...

24.07.2025 10

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It’s Time to Celebrate Change: This September, Witness the Stories That Built a Better India

The Better India Showcase 2025 honours changemakers who build, teach, heal, and uplift, far from the spotlight. Join us this September as their...

21.07.2025 3

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First-Ever Bird Census in Kaziranga Records 43 Rare Grassland Birds

Kaziranga National Park, famed for its rhinos and tigers, just added a new feather to its cap — literally. In its first-ever grassland bird census,...

16.07.2025 10

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How a Woman Pilot From Rural Bhopal Clocked 7000 Flying Hours To Become a DGCA Flight Inspector

From a terrace in Bhopal to 7,000 flying hours, Captain Poonam Devrakhyani built her career shift by shift. Today, she inspects India's airlines. How...

10.07.2025 20

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Where & How Did India’s 1st Female Naval Fighter Pilot Begin Her Journey?

She didn’t grow up near an airbase. In fact, her story begins far from the sea. And yet, she’s made history as the first woman fighter pilot in...

08.07.2025 4

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From a Flood-Hit Slum in Kolkata, This Paanwala Wrote 10 Books While Running His Tiny Shop

Most see a paanwala. Some know his name. Few know he’s published ten books. From a flooded slum in Kolkata, Pintu Pohan built a world of words—bit...

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These Stunning 400-YO Japanese Rain Chains Are Perfect for Harvesting Water This Monsoon

A 17th-century Japanese invention is making a quiet comeback, this time on Indian rooftops. Rain chains aren’t just beautiful, they’re helping...

04.07.2025 3

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How a Kolkata Paanwala Battled Poverty to Write 12 Books From His Street Stall

Pintu Pohan runs a small paan stall on a busy Kolkata road. But behind the betel leaves and lime is a world of books, stories, and dreams.

03.07.2025 10

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How Balcony Gardeners & Farmers Are Building Seed Banks To Keep India’s Biodiversity Alive

A single seed can hold the story of a species. Learn how Indian households and communities are reviving biodiversity by building simple, powerful seed...

26.06.2025 4

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Right Now, Bengal’s Tribal Kids Hunt Lizards to Survive — Your Rs 500 Can Send Them to School Instead

In Bengal’s remotest villages, Sabar tribal children who once survived by hunting lizards now hold schoolbooks and dream of a brighter future. With...

26.06.2025 4

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In Photos: At Kamakhya Station, Drones Take Over Train Cleaning, Promising Safer Sanitation

Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam becomes the first in India to use drones for cleaning and sanitation. A major leap for Indian Railways, see in...

23.06.2025 6

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Peeling Oranges, Holding Back Tears: How Indian Fathers Show Love Without Words

This Father’s Day, we dive into the unspoken emotions of fathers across India — men shaped by tradition, yet full of quiet love. Through heartfelt...

13.06.2025 5

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‘Nonbinary’, ‘Pansexual’, ‘Genderfluid’: Understand LGBTQ+ Terms With This Easy Glossary

If you’ve ever hesitated to ask what "queer” means — this glossary is for you. In collaboration with The Humsafar Trust, we broke down key LGBTQ...

06.06.2025 10

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India’s Jugaad Culture Through Stunning Photos: Inside the Lives of Those Who Fix, Reuse & Reinvent

Step into India’s hidden world of repair and reinvention — where cobblers, tailors, mechanics, and everyday innovators quietly power a sustainable...

05.06.2025 10

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Periods Don’t Pause During Conflict — With Rs 245, Help Women in Poonch Get Reusable Pads

When shells rained down on Poonch, menstrual care was the last thing anyone could think about. But for thousands of women, it’s still an urgent...

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The Untold Story of a Trans Forest Guard in Uttarakhand — Through the Eyes of a 23-YO Filmmaker

What began as a wildlife encounter became a story of courage, queerness, and healing — told through the lens of a 23-year-old filmmaker.

21.05.2025 30

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This Hidden Museum in Lucknow Is Reviving the City’s Forgotten Stories

A museum born from the Sanatkada Lucknow Festival, Lucknow Bioscope is preserving crafts, music, and untold stories of the city — straight from its...

18.05.2025 10

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This Chennai Bride’s Low-Waste Wedding Ideas Diverted 110 KG of Waste and Still Looked Grand

From composting flower waste to using seed paper invites, Uma Ram’s thoughtful wedding choices show how celebrations can be joyful and sustainable.

13.05.2025 8

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What Makes Ker Sangri So Special? The GI Tag Explained

A flavorful tradition, now protected! Discover the magic behind Rajasthan’s GI-tagged Sangri and why it’s more than just a dish.

12.05.2025 10

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How Young People Can Manage War Anxiety & Social Media Overwhelm, According to Experts

In these challenging times, social media can feel overwhelming. We spoke to mental health experts to uncover simple, effective strategies to help...

12.05.2025 10

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