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Why Arbi Is the Ultimate Monsoon Veggie for Home Gardeners (And How To Start)

Turn your monsoon garden into a kitchen goldmine by growing arbi — an easy, low-maintenance root vegetable perfect for beginners.

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As the Ahmedabad Plane Crash Becomes Viral Content, You Can Choose to Respond With  Empathy

As the whole country reacts to the Ahmedabad plane crash, this is a guide to being a responsible digital citizen: what to share, what to hold back,...

13.06.2025 10

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Why Are PGs Shutting Down in Bengaluru? A Simpler Explainer on What’s Driving the Change

Bengaluru’s once-thriving PG (paying guest) sector is seeing a wave of closures. This story breaks down the key reasons—from tech layoffs and...

12.06.2025 5

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How 5 Indian University Campuses Are Going Green With Solar Panels, Recharge Pits & Flowering Trees

Across India, universities are trading concrete corridors for greener ways of learning — blending solar grids, recharge pits, and native trees into...

06.06.2025 6

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How Ancient India Fought Germs Naturally — Without Modern Chemicals

Neem leaves in doorways, copper pots by the bedside, camphor smoke curling through the air — for centuries, Indian homes stayed clean using natural...

04.06.2025 6

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How a Shy Teen Became Sikkim’s First Trans Beauty Queen & Made History With Her Crown

Behind Jackielynn’s dazzling smile is a story of fear, love, strength and home. The first trans Miss Universe winner from Sikkim, she didn’t just...

03.06.2025 10

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Indian Towns Once Grew Around Trees Like the Banyan — Could That Idea Save Our Cities Today?

Long before traffic and towers, Indian towns grew around trees, shaping markets, courtyards, and community life. From the Banyan to the Palmyra, these...

03.06.2025 10

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This Tribal-Led Media Platform Is Fixing Roads, Rights & Representation in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, Aadiwasi Janjagruti is helping tribal communities document issues in their native languages — bridging the...

02.06.2025 10

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Why Shimla & Ooty Were Never Meant for Holidays — But as Climate Escapes From Colonial Life

We’ve all chased cool air in the hills. But long before us, people came to places like Ooty and Shimla not for holidays — but to breathe easier,...

29.05.2025 2

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How a Village in Meghalaya Built a Viral Roller Coaster With Just Bamboo

Built by hand with bamboo and care, this charming roller coaster in a Meghalaya village has sparked global awe — and reminds us that joy doesn’t...

29.05.2025 5

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Long Before ACs & Cold Drinks, These Indian Foods Helped Us Beat the Heat

Long before fridges and fizzy drinks, Indian kitchens had a remedy for the summer heat — simple, cooling foods that nourished, refreshed, and healed...

27.05.2025 4

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From ‘Possession’ to ‘No Cure’: Experts Address 5 Schizophrenia Myths Too Many Indians Still Believe

What if everything you knew about schizophrenia was wrong? This article gently peels back the layers of stigma, with a psychologist explaining the...

25.05.2025 7

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‘Once Upon a Time in India’: 5 Folk Stories to Share With Your Child

Told for generations under neem trees and starry skies, these folk tales are perfect for reconnecting — with your child, your culture, and the joy...

22.05.2025 10

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The State That Did It First: How Sikkim Went 100% Organic & Changed Indian Farming

A small Himalayan state quietly achieved what most regions only talk about — going completely organic. Here’s how Sikkim made it happen.

21.05.2025 2

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5 Timeless Indian Tricks to Beat the Heat — No Electricity Needed

Before ACs and fridges, Indian homes kept cool with clay pots, cotton, and clever low-tech hacks. As power cuts and heatwaves rise, these timeless...

15.05.2025 3

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This 63-YO With Parkinson’s Cooks 25 Kg of Khichdi Daily — & Gives It Away For Free

Living with Parkinson’s, Kiran Kamdar hasn’t missed a single day in five years — rising at 5 am to cook fresh khichdi for over 100 patients and...

09.05.2025 6

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After Losing Her 8-YO Daughter, This Mother Began Teaching Girls What She Couldn’t Teach Her Child

After her 8-year-old daughter passed away, Manju Mittal stopped cooking altogether. But a simple birthday meal sparked a quiet revolution — one that...

07.05.2025 3

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How India’s Walls of Kindness Are Turning Public Spaces into Places of Giving

Sustained by volunteers, painted by communities, and embraced by those in need—India’s Walls of Kindness are a living, breathing tribute to public...

07.05.2025 10

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How BSF Trains Its Dogs to Sniff Bombs, Track Intruders & Save Lives

Across India’s toughest borders, highly trained dogs are helping the BSF detect explosives, protect troops, and locate the missing — all through...

05.05.2025 3

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Why Companion Planting May Be the Easiest Way to Build a Resilient Garden in India

For generations, Indian households have quietly used companion planting to grow more with less. Here's why this time-tested method is making a...

04.05.2025 9

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What Happens When You Don’t Segregate Kitchen Waste? A Reality Check

Every bag of unsegregated kitchen waste fuels a growing crisis in our cities. Here's what really happens after you throw your trash away.

01.05.2025 10

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From Horses to Vans: How India’s Mobile Libraries Are Bringing Books to Kids and Seniors

Explore how mobile libraries are changing access to books in India. From horseback in Uttarakhand to the Bookworm Bus in Delhi, these mobile libraries...

30.04.2025 20

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How India’s Community Fridges Are Making Sure No One Goes Hungry

From Delhi’s Happy Fridges to Chennai’s Ayyamittu Unn, community fridges across India are quietly fighting hunger and food waste — one shared...

23.04.2025 3

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Chennai Man’s Heroic Rescue of Electrocuted Child Shows Why CPR Knowledge Matters

When a child collapsed on a flooded road in Chennai, 24-year-old Kannan didn’t think twice; he acted fast and saved a life. Here’s how he did it,...

22.04.2025 8

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These 5 Indian Cafes Are Run by Survivors, Fighters & Everyday People with Extraordinary Stories

Step inside five incredible Indian cafés where every cup of chai or coffee carries a story — of resilience, courage, and community. Run by...

21.04.2025 10

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Can Ancient Indian Stepwells Teach Us How to Solve Today’s Water Crisis?

Stepwells were once the heart of India’s water management — cooling cities, storing rain, and building community. Long before climate change...

15.04.2025 20

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