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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...
When India lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy after a dominant victory against the New Zealand national cricket team, one name stood...
Just as hospitals in Hyderabad begin to witness the morning footfall, their corridors are already alive with quiet urgency. Patients sit outside...
At sunrise in Patna, the steps of the Ganga ghats glow briefly in soft gold. Priests prepare for morning rituals. A faint mist hangs above the river....
There’s a certain kind of joy that comes from seeing people take care of their own corner of the world. Not because someone told them to, but...
At sunrise, Goa’s hills glow in soft gold. Coconut groves sway in the breeze, red laterite soil holds stories of generations, and forested slopes...
The lights warm the stage as a young man in anauvari saree adjusts his ghungroos (ankle bells worn by Indian classical and folk dancers). His...
This article was originally published on the NITI Frontier Tech Respository. Innovation in India often emerges from a simple problem that feels...
On 17 February 2026, you could walk into Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and see a robotic dog drawing a crowd at a university stall. The robot was...
Valentine’s week often brings flowers and candlelight dinners. But love shows up in many other ways too. Sometimes it looks like showing up for...
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