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Dr. Vishal Rao, an Oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer.
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As the mango season is coming to an end, we wistfully say goodbye to the sweetest and most beloved fruit. How amazing would it be if we could have a mango tree at our homes?
No, I a… Read More
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Every drop of water counts. This should be a mantra for everyone as the world faces a severe water shortage. Do you know how much water is used every time you flush? In older toilets install… Read More
Kokum, a rare and cherished sour-tasting fruit, frequently features in the cuisine of people living in the Western Ghats region of India. Despite its popularity, this savoury fruit is becomi… Read More
‘Didn’t Have Space At Home’: Ranchi Teacher Turns Roadside Garbage Dump Into 200 Plants-Garden
Manoj Ranjan, a teacher by profession, has turned the roadside space outside his home in Ranchi’s Harmu housing colony into a thriving garden.
Living in a place with limited space… Read More
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“What’s the one vada pav spot everyone in Mumbai must try, Chef?”
“The one that’s closest to their house.”
Chef Sanjyot Keer — the name… Read More
During my childhood summers, a prominent feature was the earthen pots that naturally cooled the water. I loved the distinctive smell of these pots. However, as I grew older, that natural aro… Read More
Disha Pandya, 39, is an international para-athlete born with Achondroplasia Dwarfism which results in shorter limbs. Though there are no exact figures on the number of people with dwarfism i… Read More
‘What’s your purpose in life?’ Couple Gnana Saravanan and Krishnasudha were pondering over this quintessential question as they sipped their morning tea. Both IT profession… Read More
“Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi.”
To you, this may be reminiscent of a popular Bollywood movie dialogue. To 50-year-old Bhavana Issar, it has been the crux on which her… Read More
Imagine this — while you’re busy tapping on your laptop, you are surrounded by lush green plants, trees and water bodies running just beside you. If you think I am talking about… Read More
For years, a Bengaluru-based B2C company had been providing software solutions to other startups in their day-to-day operations.
The company in question operated on a paid subscript… Read More
Anyone who’s on their early morning jog or a drive in South Manchester, England has more often than not had the feeling of having just been swallowed up by an inter-dimensional portal… Read More
Do you remember the moment you looked at a marksheet and saw an unfavourable outcome? You feel gutted, and for some, it leaves a big question mark about the future. Feeling this way after a… Read More
On his way to work, Vidit Sharma always noticed people waiting outside Noida’s government hospital. They were mostly daily wage workers who were exhausted and burdened by responsibilit… Read More
Sneaking out the back door of my jam-packed classroom was never a task. Enduring the summer heat of Agra while being tired and disgruntled, a sneaky student at the end of the day was the lea… Read More
The next time you find yourself in Nashik, Maharashtra, here’s an idea: Enter your destination as ‘Adiem Kaanan Farmstay’ in your Maps app. Then put your faith in the windi… Read More
At the office of the Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Varanasi, several private companies responded to a notice regarding their water usage. For years, these companies had been extracting… Read More
In a conversation with an engineer-turned-farmer and co-founder, Abhay Singh of Eeki Foods, what fascinated me the most was the evolution of farming.
With no background in the field… Read More
Reva Jhingan Malik’s morning starts with chopping vegetables, soaking lentils, and cleaning the rice for the meal of the day. But, instead of heading towards her kitchen, she heads to… Read More
In 2001, Mangal Shah from Maharashtra found two HIV+ babies aged 2.5 and 1.5 years, abandoned in a dirty cow shed. The children were left there, believed to have brought ‘shame’… Read More
When monsoon arrives with its refreshing showers, it’s the perfect opportunity to delve into gardening and grow your own organic vegetables. Shweta Panda, a seasoned gardener from Odis… Read More
For most of his life as a kid and a student, Tejas G R dreamt of becoming an IT professional.
“My dreams were simple; creating content and travelling was never a part of my life,&rd… Read More
Friday nights for Deepak Sabharwal were rather unique. The Delhi-NCR resident would rush after work to catch a bus to Pushkar, Rajasthan. He traded his formal shirts and pants for cargoes qu… Read More
Until 2016, Pritpal Singh’s family in Chandigarh had been cultivating wheat and paddy for 50 years.
“The culture of monocropping is prevalent in Punjab and Haryana where most… Read More
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‘Blind but with a vision for the future.’
This is how Thrissur’s Geetha Saleesh views herself. At t… Read More
An engineer, an IAS officer and now a para shuttler — one profession or even two does not seem enough for Suhar Yathiraj.
Born with an ankle impairment, he proves that nothing is im… Read More
Deep-fried bhature with spice-loaded chhole, or some ghee-soaked aalo kulcha—Delhi has indeed mastered the art of breakfast. If you are in town and looking to kickstart your day with s… Read More
Circa 1932
A sahib (a term used by the native inhabitants of colonial India when addressing or speaking of a European of some social or official status) is in queue outside the Nizam Rest… Read More
In the pristine hills of the Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, a small village smiles with the hope of a better future. And a Padma Shri awardee has been a pioneer in bringing that hope… Read More
The most awaited season each year in several houses would be the mango season and whenever I see the first mango in the market, my face invariably breaks into a huge smile.
It… Read More
Growing up in the beautiful city of Shimla, Rahul Bhushan, the founder of NORTH, a Himachal-based collective and homestay, disliked the rapid growth of modern architecture.
“P… Read More
Growing up, my favourite pastime was collecting postcards that I received from friends and family who were globetrotting. They were beautiful, but I’d often wonder whether the pictures… Read More
Located in the serene and affluent Aundh suburb of Pune, Shilpa and Suneet Kotwal’s bungalow stands as a testament to energy self-sufficient homes.
They harness solar power not only… Read More
“I am the most ordinary man you will ever interview,” was one of the first things Dwijendra Nath Ghosh, a teacher in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhman district, told me.
Whil… Read More
While scrolling through Instagram, Harsimran Singh Cheema came across a profile suggestion for an Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer from Madhya Pradesh. As he explored the officer’s… Read More
When my mother used to travel, she would jot down simple recipes like sambhar, rasam, basic sabzis, raitas, and curries. Despite our earnest efforts to replicate them exactly as written, my… Read More
Did you know that in India, as per The Week, between 2018 and 2020, about 1,401 humans and 301 elephants were killed due to conflicts?
In Maharashtra alone, tiger attacks caused 86… Read More
Imagine having a friend who’d nudge you every time you needed to take your medicine dose. They’d organise your pills, hand them to you and with it a glass of water to make things… Read More
For gardeners Chaudhary Ram Karan and Jayanti Vaidyanathan, transforming reusable materials into a thriving garden is not just a hobby but a deeply satisfying pursuit.
Interestingly, they… Read More
Born in Kaziranga, Assam, Manoj Gogoi grew up in the lap of nature, surrounded by rhinoceroses, leopards, Himalayan birds, and even venomous snakes.
“It is a familiar environment fo… Read More
“Girls don’t wear track pants and do taekwondo.”
“Girls don’t have a future in this sport.”
These were the words hurled at Shanaz Parveen when… Read More
‘I Was 1st In My Family To Finish School’: Started With Rs 2000, Woman’s Spice Biz Earns Lakhs
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“Everyone loves a revolutionary. But no one wants someone of their own to put their life on the line,” Rambabu Tiwari deduced this early on in life. Thirteen years ago, when he… Read More
Harsh Patil’s family cultivates bananas, watermelon, and cotton on 120 acres of land in Nandurbar village in Maharashtra. However, productivity has been decreasing owing to climate cha… Read More
“What are you doing here? This job is not meant for you. We are still at port. You can go back home.”
These were the first few words that Romeeta Bundela heard from her manage… Read More
Imagine waking up one day and being told that a fruit you’ve grown for your family in your terrace garden sells for Rs 2.5-3 lakh per kg.
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Rainwater harvesting, done with the aim to recharge groundwater, is critical to addressing India’s water scarcity issues. While several parts of the country are not receiving rainfall… Read More
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Picture this: The table in front of you is set with crockery and cutlery. If they could converse, they would tell you that you’re in for a feast.
The air is resplendent with a… Read More
Ghee has been an integral part of the Indian diet. Whether it’s dal, roti or rice, a spoonful of ghee enhances the taste. For centuries, Indians have embraced ghee, making it at home o… Read More
Studying at the prestigious Indian Institute of Crafts and Design in Jaipur, Radhesh Agrahari once went to his class carrying a small bag.
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In India, you cannot help but spot young children at a construction site living in makeshift houses with their parents who work ther… Read More
In 2016, Mustafa P A embarked on a journey which is not everyone’s cup of tea. He purchased a barren land which was once a mining site to transform it into a green oasis with trees, tr… Read More
Amidst monsoon delicacies like curry and fritters, jackfruit is a versatile, comforting and hearty meal packed with flavours. But did you know the flesh and seeds of jackfruit are also well… Read More
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Rajasthan-based Gaurav Pachauri had been preparing for the government examinations for nearly four years but was unable to achieve success. Roughly two years back, he was standing at the cro… Read More
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We’ve all heard of indoor gardens, terrace gardens and vertical gardens to save space but have you ever seen a garden in a moving vehicle?
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“You inspire us.”
“If you could do it, I can too.”
“I can walk again beca… Read More
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Growing up in West Bengal as a young girl in the 80s, Sunita Ramegowda wanted something to cuddle which would remind her of her daadi’s (grandmother’s) warm hugs. Her daadi… Read More
Much before the Central Government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) campaign, there was a young academician in New Delhi who lived by these tenets.
Whi… Read More
In a few years from now, you will spot a young journalist on television. Watch out for ‘Sakshi Patel’, whose factual reporting style on the issues encountered by remote Indian vi… Read More
With the UPSC Prelims behind them, aspirants are heaving a sigh of relief. As they eagerly await the results, many are wisely using this time to prepare for the upcoming Mains, bringing them… Read More
“The biggest lesson is to keep going. There is nothing stronger than a person’s strength of will and determination. If you keep moving forward, success will follow,” R Vish… Read More
One of the most commonly debated questions of the modern times is whether parenting can be taught. Many of us assume that we know how to parent based on our upbringing; yet that’s wher… Read More
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The results of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Service Exam (CSE) 2021 were announced, bringing squeals of happiness, tears, and bear hugs to the… Read More
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In the last week of April, World Immunization Week is commemorated worldwide to celebrate the lifesaving power of vaccines. T… Read More
Kerala is the largest rubber producer in the country. More than a decade back, its rubber production started falling as growers found it unprofitable owing to rising production costs and fal… Read More
In 2009, several villages in Maharashtra, including Dongargaon in Mulshi, faced a severe issue with fluorosis, a disease caused by excessive exposure to fluoride. This mineral’s high c… Read More
Do you dream of doing meaningful work of your own that truly excites you? Are you tempted to leave your desk job and follow your passion for making delicious food?
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When Aseem Varma and his wife Neetu told me that at their homestay, everything is made from scratch, it rather came as a surprise to me. The duo were true to their word as they created a sel… Read More
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In this fast-paced world reigned by unhealthy lifestyle choices, yoga acts as the catalyst bringing the body and mind together. India’s unique gift to humanity, yoga is integral to bot… Read More
“Why is it taking so long for you to clear the exam?”
“This exam isn’t for you.”
Jaipur-resident Ashish Kumar Singhal was often questioned about his decis… Read More
Do you remember the first dish you cooked? Our childhood memories are often woven around the kitchen and our mothers. For Akash Muralidharan, his introduction to cooking began with a rather… Read More
Besides busting crime rings, catching thieves and maintaining law and order, Senior Police Inspector Sudhir Kudalkar is on a special mission – a mission to make Mumbai safe for stray a… Read More
Growing up in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Neenu Rathin was the definition of a stereotypical “good girl”. A bright and dedicated student, what she lacked, in her own words… Read More
In the face of a daunting water scarcity, India, poised to host a population nearing 150 crores, finds itself challenged with rapidly depleting water resources, particularly groundwater. The… Read More
One didn’t need a machine to travel back in time at Poorvi Bhat and Shamanth’s wedding. Held on a picturesque farm in Shivamogga, Karnataka, the event felt like a scene straight… Read More
Derived from coconut husks, cocopeat is a non-fibrous, spongy material that is widely used as a standalone substrate and a growing medium for plants.
Compared to soil, cocopeat is lightwe… Read More
Philo Thomas’ husband, KJ Thomas, had one last wish that his wife should run a pickle business and make a name for herself.
It’s been six years since, and the 67-year-ol… Read More
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