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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...

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Saumya Singh

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 6

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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

‘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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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...

22.05.2025 30

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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh

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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Saumya Singh