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There is a particular kind of person who looks at a bare concrete terrace and sees a forest. Not a metaphorical one — an actual forest, the kind...
What if your daily commute felt less like a battle and more like a breath of fresh air? In Chandigarh, that possibility already exists — woven into...
When panic swept through Jabalpur, it was not trained rescuers but a group of 35 labourers who stepped forward to save lives. The incident unfolded at...
Varanasi was running out of water. When IAS officer Himanshu Nagpal joined as Chief Development Officer, the city was in the grip of a severe water...
The summer holidays are here — and so is the eternal parenting puzzle: how do you fill these long, sun-soaked weeks with something more meaningful...
In a time when plastic liners have become the default solution for building farm ponds, one man in Jharkhand is quietly proving that water can still...
As summer temperatures rise across India, air conditioners have become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. But in cities like Jaipur, where...
She once wore the velvet crown of Miss India. Today, she wears the uniform of an Army officer. At just 24, Kashish Methwani has shown that ambition...
In the middle of a harsh Indian summer, when temperatures climb past 45°C and access to cool drinking water becomes more necessity than comfort, a...
There is something about a song that refuses to disappear. Long after the singer is gone, the instrument retired, the stage dismantled — a melody...
No one prepares you for how confusing parenting can be. The moment a baby arrives, advice begins to pour in from every direction. Family members,...
At 40°C outside, stepping into this space in Jaipur feels instantly different — nearly 5 to 6 degrees cooler. There is no air conditioning. No...
In the middle of the arid stretches of Rajasthan, where summer heat can feel relentless, a woman dressed in a traditional bandhani sari walks towards...
In a city where summers can turn relentless, Ahmedabad once faced a crisis that could no longer be ignored. Rising temperatures were no longer just...
What happens when young people decide to act on what they notice around them? It often starts with something small. A close call on a busy road....
In a global fashion landscape dominated by luxury labels, a quiet shift is emerging from the villages of Odisha — one that is redefining what luxury...
Before air conditioners became a staple in Indian homes, there existed a built-in cooling system that worked quietly and effectively with nature. It...
At 98, Prabhavati Nani from Ahmedabad begins her day before sunrise, walking into her kitchen with the same sense of purpose that has defined her life...
There is a particular kind of person who believes an animal can be brought back from the edge. Not saved in a zoo or a sanctuary, but actually brought...
Using just water, this smart crate keeps vegetables fresh — no electricity, no fridge needed. In peak summer, nearly 40 per cent of fruits and...
In the blistering desert heat of Barmer, where summer temperatures can soar close to 50°C, survival is not just difficult — it’s a daily...
For many women in India, a signature is more than a mark on paper. It is the first proof of identity they can claim as their own. Not long ago, most...
In Madhya Pradesh, the Ajnar River was once the lifeline of its town. Over time, that lifeline began to choke. Plastic waste piled up along its banks....
As summer temperatures climb across India, many households are returning to a simple, time-tested way of staying cool: drinking water stored in a clay...
At 87, Mohammad Shareef is known to many as a humble bicycle mechanic. But for thousands of abandoned souls, he is the man who ensured they did not...
In many parts of the country, the day often begins with small calculations. When will the electricity come? How many hours can the work run? Will...
Sharada Gaydhane, the twice-elected sarpanch of Bela Gram in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district, still remembers the concerns women would bring to her,...
When Ahida was born, the world was quick to give her a label: Down Syndrome. But Ahida was already discovering something far more important — what...
From selling her CDs for Rs 20 to delivering a record-breaking album in Dhurandhar, Jasmine Sandlas’s journey is a reminder that true talent knows...
On a scorching summer afternoon, when the air feels heavy and the ground radiates heat, survival becomes a struggle for those who cannot ask for help....
Every year, millions tune into the Indian Premier League, making cricket the centrepiece of India’s sporting identity. But away from the spotlight,...
There’s something about this time of year that brings thoughts of fresh starts. And across India, some of the most hopeful stories of change are...
On most school mornings, the tiffin box is packed in the middle of everything else — finishing breakfast, finding missing notebooks, making sure the...
In the high-altitude village of Lachen in Sikkim, entering with a plastic bottle is not as simple as it sounds. Vehicles are checked before entry, not...
In a small village in Piplodi, a tragedy changed the course of education for dozens of children overnight. When the roof of a government school...
The ground burns underfoot in the vast stretches of the Rann of Kutch. The air carries a sharp sting, and the road ahead seems to blur into an endless...
A child explaining how much water goes into dough, or how long to wait before flipping a cheela, still makes you stop mid-scroll. Maybe it is the...
Before tiles. Before marble. India had its own way of keeping homes cool — and it didn’t rely on electricity, chemicals, or expensive imports. In...
No gas at home? No problem. This stove can cook food for 25 people in just 30 minutes. Known as the Vishwaguru Chulha, it is designed to boil, fry,...
Water has a way of revealing what a place is living through. You see it in dry wells, delayed crops, shrinking ponds, and in the long detours people...
She got her mother remarried at 49 — a decision rooted in love, sacrifice, and years of strength. Meet Pooja Bhatnagar, whose mother was divorced...
This doctor left her practice to fix Bengaluru’s civic sense — and her work even earned praise from Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. Meet Dr Shanthi Tummala,...
In many Indian homes, kitchen waste is simply thrown away. Vegetable peels, leftover food, and scraps head straight to the bin, while families...
A single one-litre plastic water bottle can contain as many as 240,000 tiny pieces of plastic — particles that may enter the human body with every...
Summer is just around the corner, and Chennai homes will soon start feeling like an oven. Roofs trap heat, rooms stay unbearably hot even after...
Growing up, he often heard remarks that questioned his love for dance. “Why are you dancing like a hijda?” people would say. Others added, “Boys...
In Thiruvananthapuram, on 3 March 2026, the streets around the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple transformed into a sea of clay pots and brick stoves. Lakhs...
In a small village in Maharashtra, a family lived a life shaped by constant struggle. Their resources were limited, their days were long, and survival...
As India grapples with LPG shortages triggered by the Iran war, households and restaurants across the country are once again being reminded how...
In a society where careers often define identity — especially for men — choosing to step away from one can invite curiosity, judgment, and...
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