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At 21, Delhi Girl Quit GMAT Prep To Pursue Art — Now She Has Clients From Mumbai to New Jersey

At 21, Bahaar Anand was chasing the corporate dream. By 25, she’s built a thriving art business with clients from Mumbai to New Jersey without an...

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Which Monument Carries a Clap a Kilometre? 6 Indian Sites Hiding Brilliant Ancient Design Secrets

Behind the grand arches and stone walls of India’s historic forts and caves lie hidden acoustic marvels, secret tunnels, and brilliant design tricks...

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From Dahi To Pancakes: 5 Kitchen Adventures That Teach Kids Science Through Food

Cooking with kids can be more than just a bonding activity – it can be a hands-on science class where yeast makes dough rise like magic, sugar...

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How to Keep Reptiles Out of Your Garden During the Monsoon?

From snakes to skins, monsoon is prime time for reptile sightings. These simple, eco-friendly tips will help keep your home and garden reptile-free.

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How to Turn Everyday Kitchen Items into Science Wonders for Kids

Turn your kitchen into a mini science lab with these five easy and safe experiments for kids. From bubbling volcanoes to dancing raisins and stretchy...

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Why Does This 400-YO Goan Lake Bubble When You Clap? Scientists Are Still Baffled

In the quiet village of Netravali, Goa, lies Budbudyachi Talli — a 400-year-old ‘Lake of Bubbles’ that comes alive when you clap. Steeped in...

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What India Ate 1000 Years Ago: 5 Dishes That Are Still Our Favourites

From idli and pongal to khichdi and dhokla, these dishes have travelled through centuries yet remain staples on Indian plates.

14.08.2025 6

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Rare Mushrooms Spotted for the First Time in Telangana, Hinting at Forest’s Secret Riches

The rare blue pinkgill and the white shuttlecock mushroom have been recorded in Telangana for the first time, offering new and interesting clues about...

13.08.2025 10

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At Just 20, He Built a Lakhs-Earning Thekua Brand from His Mother’s Recipe

From a Guwahati kitchen to homes across India, 20-year-old Tilak Pandit’s Desi Tesi is bringing thekua and Bihari nostalgia back in style.

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In Maharashtra’s Villages, This Man Drives for Hours to Bring Storybooks to 150+ Rural Schools

With mobile libraries full of storybooks in English, changemaker Chetan Pardeshi and his team of volunteers are giving rural children more than just...

12.08.2025 10

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Darjeeling With Kids: A No-Tantrum Travel Guide for Parents

Planning a trip to Darjeeling with your children? From toy trains to tiger safaris, here’s how to turn it into a magical, meltdown-free adventure.

12.08.2025 10

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Five Fun Wildlife Apps That Turn Kids into Nature Explorers

In a world where screens dominate playtime, these five free mobile apps help children reconnect with nature — through birdwatching, plant-spotting,...

11.08.2025 10

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Ex-Teacher Turns Rooftop Into Dhaba, Serves Traditional Haryanvi Food Cooked Over Fire

Once a schoolteacher, Suman Bokan now feeds 40 people a day with traditional Haryanvi meals cooked over fire in clay pots on her rooftop in Gurugram.

08.08.2025 10

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Why August is the Best Time to Reset Your Garden and How to Do It in 5 Steps

Monsoon can leave your garden waterlogged and wild. August is the best time to revive it. Here’s how to reset your green space in five simple steps.

08.08.2025 7

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Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder at 16, Professor Shares the Hard Truths That Helped Save Her Life

At 16, Manvi Mehta couldn’t make sense of what was happening in her mind. Years later, she’s a professor who still lives with bipolar disorder —...

07.08.2025 6

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How Are These Children Learning to Track Tigers and Rescue Snakes?

In parts of India, classrooms have no walls — just forests, paw prints, and whispers of the wild. Here, children learn to rescue snakes, track...

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Asian Giant Tortoise Returns to Wild in Nagaland: A Rewilding Led by Tribal Youth

Once hunted for meat, the Asian Giant Tortoise is making a quiet comeback in Nagaland—thanks to the relentless efforts of tribal youth turning...

06.08.2025 4

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10 Simple Steps To Build a Mini-Forest on Your Terrace (Even in a City!)

What if your terrace could become a peaceful forest haven? With just 10 simple steps, you can grow a lush, living ecosystem right at home. From smart...

06.08.2025 4

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First Royal Bengal Tigers Born in 18 Years: From Genetic Pairing to Cub Care, How Delhi Zoo Made History

Years of careful planning, habitat improvement and breeding efforts at Delhi Zoo finally bore fruit as six Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born — the...

05.08.2025 2

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Coimbatore CA Built a Natural Pool for His Son, Now Earns Rs 3 Cr/Year From Eco-Friendly Pools

When Coimbatore-based chartered accountant Vikash Kumar went looking for a chemical-free swimming pool for his young son, he realised that most city...

04.08.2025 3

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5 Wildlife Parks in India That Kids (and Parents) Will Love

Swap gadgets for binoculars and malls for muddy trails. From Bengaluru to Jaipur, explore these wildlife-themed parks across India where your kids can...

04.08.2025 3

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Red Panda Cubs Born in Sikkim After 7 Years And They’re More Than Just Adorable

After years of heartbreak and near setbacks, Sikkim’s Himalayan Zoological Park is celebrating the birth of two red panda cubs. With just 10,000 red...

04.08.2025 3

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In Meghalaya’s Forests, Scientists Find New Frog Species That Honour Khasi Traditions

In a discovery that blends biodiversity with Indigenous culture, researchers have identified two new frog species — Raorchestes jadoh and...

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This Engineer Quit His Job to Restore 80 Dying Ponds Near Delhi

In Delhi-NCR’s urban sprawl, Ramveer Tanwar — a former engineer — has been reviving dying ponds through community-led efforts. His initiative,...

31.07.2025 4

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Why West Bengal Has the Highest Number of Women IAS Officers in India

West Bengal is quietly scripting a revolution in public service. With 84 women IAS officers—more than any other state in India—it is setting an...

30.07.2025 10

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Farms Near Big Cities Are Becoming the New Weekend Escape for Curious Kids & Tired Parents

More and more parents are swapping city chaos for compost pits, taking their kids to sustainable farms for a much-needed reset. At these earthy...

29.07.2025 4

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How Did This Software Engineer Climb Everest, Run a Marathon & Work Full-Time — All at Once?

Aritra Roy, a software engineer from Tripura, completed a triathlon to Mount Everest — cycling across states, summiting the world’s highest peak,...

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This 25-YO ‘Forest Queen’ Is Planting a Million Trees to Rebuild Assam’s Flood-Hit Villages

Born on Majuli Island, Munmuni Payeng grew up watching floods wash away land and lives. At 25, she’s leading a community-driven mission to plant one...

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How Plastic Bottles Were Turned Into Toilets & Classrooms — While Cutting 2.3 Lakh Kg CO₂

What started with one bench in a village is now a movement across India. Using stuffed plastic bottles as bricks, communities have built toilets and...

24.07.2025 10

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With Just a Guitar & a Dream, This 15-YO Is Turning Kolkata’s Park Street Into His First Stage

In the heart of Kolkata, a young boy’s music is stopping people in their tracks. Debraj’s dream? To turn street performances into a passport to...

23.07.2025 3

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This Sacred Flower Changes Colour & Blooms at Night — Here’s How to Grow It

Datura’s ghostly blooms and nocturnal charm make it a showstopper in any urban garden. With the right care, even a balcony can become its stage.

23.07.2025 3

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5 Indian Villages That Prove Humans and Wildlife Can Truly Coexist

Many communities in India live in harmony with wildlife, driven by tradition, spirituality, and deep-rooted respect for nature. These stories prove...

23.07.2025 9

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This Class 12 Pass Farmer Earns Rs 8 Lakh/Year With Lac Trees in Chhattisgarh

A farmer in Lalpur, Chhattisgarh, Milan Singh Vishwakarma earns up to Rs 8 lakh annually through sustainable lac farming, inspiring others to follow...

22.07.2025 7

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How to Grow Hibiscus on Your Balcony Like A Pro With These 10 Tips

From temple offerings to hair care rituals, the hibiscus flower does it all. Here’s how to grow this colourful powerhouse on your balcony with just...

22.07.2025 9

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How This Manipur Florist Turned Corn Husks Into Beautiful, Biodegradable Dolls

What began as a florist’s curiosity has now grown into an inspiring eco-art movement in Senapati, Manipur, where artist Nelly Chacheya transforms...

18.07.2025 3

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Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Monsoon Plants That Practically Grow Themselves

These fuss-free plants thrive during the rainy season and ask for almost nothing in return — perfect for beginners, lazy gardeners, or anyone short...

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This Volunteer-Led Delhi School Has Educated 5000+ Slum Children — Without a Single Classroom

With over 1,200 active volunteers and no physical classrooms, Pehchaan has supported 5,000 slum children in Delhi through 10 years of learning. The...

18.07.2025 10

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US Visa Rejection Was Not the End for Him: Meet the 56-YO Empowering 230 Farmers in Punjab Village

After being denied a US visa, Davinder Singh Mushkabad returned to his village in Punjab and turned to farming. Today, his cooperative model empowers...

17.07.2025 10

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How a Homestay in Rural Bengal Is Helping 2500 Tribal Women Build Independent Lives Through Art

In a quiet corner of Birbhum, what began as a barren stretch of red soil is now Moram - a vibrant forest of craft, care, and community. Built by and...

16.07.2025 10

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She Climbed Everest With a Leaking Mask, Then Trained for Her Next Summit as a New Mother

After becoming a mother, Bhawna Dehariya didn’t pause her mountaineering dreams — she climbed higher. From a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh to...

15.07.2025 20

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Watch: Young Farmer Grew Avocados on Barren Land in Bhopal & Turned It Into a ₹1 Cr Business

Inspired by a label in London and trained in Israel, Harshit Godha is now helping Indian farmers grow world-class avocados on home soil. By 2023, his...

14.07.2025 10

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5 Insects You Should Never Kill: Ladybugs, Bees & More

They pollinate your food, clean your soil, and keep pests in check — all without a sound. These five insects may be tiny, but their impact on the...

14.07.2025 10

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Why This Filmmaker Couple Gave Up Luxe London Life to Build A Mud & Bamboo Mountain Retreat In Himachal

Filmmakers Raman Siddhartha and Manju Narayan returned to Himachal to build Kosen Rufu Village Recluse — a sustainable homestay made of local mud,...

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How This Man Fought Koppal’s Malnutrition With Moringa & Built a Rs 5 Cr Annual Business

Moved by the suffering in his hometown, Basaiah Hiremath left a high-paying job in the US to return to Karnataka. His solution? Moringa: a superfood...

13.07.2025 10

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How to Experience Konkan Beyond the Beaches This Monsoon: Here’s Your Easy Plan

You won’t find resorts or big-name spots here. Just hot springs in the forest, locals who’ll feed you like family, and a lot of rain. If you’re...

12.07.2025 3

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The Quirky Veggie Your Gut Will Love — How To Grow Kantola This Monsoon

Spiny on the outside, easy to grow on the inside — learn how to cultivate kantola during monsoon with this step-by-step guide.

10.07.2025 5

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Meet the 58-YO Woman Bus Conductor in West Bengal Who’s Keeping Her Father’s Dream Alive

At 58, Dolly Rana became a bus conductor in West Bengal to fulfil her late father’s dream. Clad in a saree, she braved debt, loss, and daily...

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Ancient Indian Textiles That Outlived Fast Fashion by 2000 Years

Long before fast fashion and synthetic blends, India was weaving magic with natural dyes, human hands, and unmatched patience. These ancient textiles...

10.07.2025 8

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Watch: 4-YO Ahmedabad Girl Fearlessly Rescues Snakes, Turtles, Rabbits & More!

In a home where animal rescues are part of daily life, 4-year-old Hridhima Patel is growing up with calm curiosity. Here’s how she’s learning to...

09.07.2025 3

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How Gardening Teaches Kids Kindness, Patience & Responsibility

Gardening isn’t just fun and muddy — it can help kids slow down, care deeply, and grow into kinder, more empathetic people. Here's how to get started.

09.07.2025 8

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