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When Sonu Raj met an injured stray puppy on the highway, he didn’t know she would change his life forever. Today, he and Charlie have cycled across...
From widow remarriage to the right to property and divorce — these early Indian laws gave women power in a time when society barely gave them a voice.
Thousands of people across India turn to him when the internet turns dangerous. Who is this silent digital saviour?
How did people in India keep their homes cool during scorching summers — long before electricity? There’s a centuries-old design hidden in plain...
Himachal Pradesh may look like a dream in the monsoon — but sudden rains, floods and landslides can turn it risky. Here’s a smart guide to travel...
No reels, no chaos, no idea what to do with my hands - From phantom scrolling to alphabetising spices, here's what unfolded when I logged out of...
The West Bengal government has proposed a heartwarming initiative to feed stray dogs using leftover midday meal food in schools. This guide breaks...
When an injured leopard wandered into a village, the crowd didn’t help — they filmed. As wild animal sightings rise in Indian cities, here’s how...
Forget the farm — Jamun trees can thrive in your backyard or even on your balcony. Here’s how to grow this immunity-boosting fruit at home this...
Since 2017, drones have played a key role in protecting rhinos at Kaziranga—catching poachers, tracking animals during floods, and transforming...
A delayed monsoon in 2025 has disrupted sowing across key Indian states, leaving farmers facing tough choices. Yet, many are finding smart, practical...
From childhood curiosity to a home-based business, Anju Karthika’s rooftop garden in Kayamkulam is a blooming tribute to passion, patience, and...
Goa's Tukaram Palyekar rescued two entangled Olive Ridley turtles at Vagator Beach. His quiet heroism highlights how one act can ripple across oceans.
Started in a small village in Uttarakhand, Beej Bachao Andolan became a grassroots movement that changed the way India looks at seeds, farming, and...
From tiger trails to boat safaris, here’s how to explore India’s wild spaces with children — safely, responsibly, and with a dash of adventure.
What does healing look like when your identity is constantly questioned? Mental health professionals working with queer clients in India reveal what...
A youth-led movement is quietly transforming access to books across Delhi with open-air libraries built on trust and community contributions — no...
From a small warehouse in Pune, three brothers are transforming India’s waste management. With no loans or fancy offices, they’ve recycled over 10...
Love the sound of rain? These five Indian classical raagas perfectly match the mood of the monsoon. Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of chai or...
Cycling from sea level in West Bengal to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Jyotishko Biswas' journey is a story of grit, endurance, and unbreakable...
What happens when 500 tonnes of scrap metal become a full wildlife park? Noida’s Jungle Trail invites you to walk among animals built entirely from...
Turn your monsoon garden into a kitchen goldmine by growing arbi — an easy, low-maintenance root vegetable perfect for beginners.
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,...
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...
Across India, universities are trading concrete corridors for greener ways of learning — blending solar grids, recharge pits, and native trees into...
Neem leaves in doorways, copper pots by the bedside, camphor smoke curling through the air — for centuries, Indian homes stayed clean using natural...
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...
Long before traffic and towers, Indian towns grew around trees, shaping markets, courtyards, and community life. From the Banyan to the Palmyra, these...
In Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, Aadiwasi Janjagruti is helping tribal communities document issues in their native languages — bridging the...
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,...
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...
Long before fridges and fizzy drinks, Indian kitchens had a remedy for the summer heat — simple, cooling foods that nourished, refreshed, and healed...
What if everything you knew about schizophrenia was wrong? This article gently peels back the layers of stigma, with a psychologist explaining the...
Told for generations under neem trees and starry skies, these folk tales are perfect for reconnecting — with your child, your culture, and the joy...
A small Himalayan state quietly achieved what most regions only talk about — going completely organic. Here’s how Sikkim made it happen.
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...
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...
After her 8-year-old daughter passed away, Manju Mittal stopped cooking altogether. But a simple birthday meal sparked a quiet revolution — one that...
Sustained by volunteers, painted by communities, and embraced by those in need—India’s Walls of Kindness are a living, breathing tribute to public...
Across India’s toughest borders, highly trained dogs are helping the BSF detect explosives, protect troops, and locate the missing — all through...
For generations, Indian households have quietly used companion planting to grow more with less. Here's why this time-tested method is making a...
Every bag of unsegregated kitchen waste fuels a growing crisis in our cities. Here's what really happens after you throw your trash away.
Explore how mobile libraries are changing access to books in India. From horseback in Uttarakhand to the Bookworm Bus in Delhi, these mobile libraries...
From Delhi’s Happy Fridges to Chennai’s Ayyamittu Unn, community fridges across India are quietly fighting hunger and food waste — one shared...
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,...
Step inside five incredible Indian cafés where every cup of chai or coffee carries a story — of resilience, courage, and community. Run by...
Stepwells were once the heart of India’s water management — cooling cities, storing rain, and building community. Long before climate change...