2023-09-26 13:57
P Bindu, an organic farmer from Tamil Nadu, got married when she was barely 18 years old. She had also managed to study only till Class 10. While she resigned to her fate, she wanted to give… Read More
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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.
2023-09-26 13:41
Young Ch Nageshu Patro, now 31, cherished his small family, unaware of the hardships his parents endured to provide daily meals for the household.
But things started to change when his ol… Read More
2023-09-25 14:04
Growing up queer in a small town in India is no piece of cake, as Shashank (36), a queer trans person from Himachal Pradesh, discovered early on in life. The vibrancy of the pride parades, t… Read More
2023-09-25 13:23
Before dawn breaks and the village comes to life, Rajasthan’s Bheraram Bhakhar wakes up early to enjoy the fresh air while sitting on his charpoy at his farm, surrounded by tall, lush… Read More
2023-09-22 13:24
The mithaiwala at the curb on my street is viewed as nothing less than God by his patrons who are regulars at his 100-square-foot shop. While the space behind the glass boasts a certain few… Read More
2023-09-22 12:31
Our newspapers are filled with missing persons reports everyday. More often than not, these ads fade into the back of our minds amidst the onslaught of other information. Some would have sym… Read More
2023-09-22 12:02
At various points in our lives, we all grapple with the timeless existential question: ‘What is the purpose of life?’ For Major Vivek Jacob, this profound question surfaced after… Read More
2023-09-21 14:42
Colonel Sujan Mohanty (57), is a retired army man who set out to create a successful life for himself post his service of 22 years. A civil engineer as well, he now cultivates and manages an… Read More
2023-09-21 14:29
In early 2005, California’s Margaret Pak travelled to India for the first time. But, it wasn’t for a simple planned trip. Margaret made her way to Kerala to marry the love of her… Read More
2023-09-21 13:32
“Sadly, the perception that women can’t devote equal time to their workplace as men still persists,” says Sonali Ghosh, the newly-appointed field director of Kaziranga Nati… Read More
2023-09-20 14:07
Last year, on her way home from school, 16-year-old Jyotsana Akhtar from Tripura’s Amzadnagar village heard people whispering while looking at her. When she overheard their conversatio… Read More
2023-09-20 13:58
When he got his licence at 18, Vaibhav Kaushik tried driving a car like every other person. However, he would often end up getting into accidents, and for the betterment of other Indian citi… Read More
2023-09-20 13:54
It is that time of the year when houses across the country are adorned with flowers and festive lights to welcome ‘Ganapati Bappa’. But do you know the origin story of how this i… Read More
2023-09-20 06:07
This article was published in collaboration with EkStep Foundation.
Over 25 years of working in the field of inclusive education have made Sonali Saini privy to a glaring problem &m&hell…Read More
2023-09-20 04:46
As per government estimates dating back to 2021, India generates more than 62 million tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), of which approximately 75-80% gets collected.
Of the amo… Read More
2023-09-19 12:51
It was 2 pm one afternoon in 2021 when Srishti, a Class 4 student, returned from school and rushed to find her mother. “How can a ship float on water if it’s made of metal?&rdquo&hell…Read More
2023-09-19 05:37
From 1980–85, all five children from the Baskaran family went to school in Lekshmipuram, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu. They lived in a 250-square-foot house with a roof made of coconut le… Read More
2023-09-18 14:19
On one dark night in 2011, a sweeper was cleaning the streets near the army attachment camp in Punjab’s Ferozepur city.
Manjit Singh, a former drawing teacher, had brought 50… Read More
2023-09-18 13:54
On 17 September, 2023, India clinched the win at the Asia Cup 2023 Final. Deafening cheers and victory screams competed as they filled the Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lan… Read More
2023-09-18 06:49
Want to be an India Fellow? This is your chance to go on an 18-month experiential journey to understand social issues and bring change. Work on high-impact projects, contribute with your ski… Read More
2023-09-16 06:00
Tanya Abraham, a journalist, grew up in Fort Kochi. Her childhood was largely shaped by two factors — food and history. The women in her home, particularly her grandmother, Annie Burle… Read More
2023-09-15 14:43
On 10 September 2023, four people were admitted to Aster MIMS Hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. This included three children and one adult, all of whom were related to each other. They all pres… Read More
2023-09-15 14:34
Nestled in between cocoa plantations and greenery with no houses seen within a mile, Anupa Kurian grew up in a green oasis. For most of her childhood, she grew up in a traditional Kottayam-s… Read More
2023-09-15 05:24
Archana Nooguri has been a teacher at the Mandal Parishad primary school in Rebbenapally, Mancherial in Telangana for more than 20 years. Teaching Telugu, English, and Mathematics, she says… Read More
2023-09-14 13:24
When it comes to conservation and respect for the wild, Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Ramakanta Panda and nature are on the same page. A major chunk of the heart surgeon’s day is spent tend… Read More
2023-09-14 09:41
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Between 2010 and 2015, Siddhant Jain and Vibhav Sinha attended IIT Delhi. During this period, before the rise of OTT (over-the-top media service), m… Read More
2023-09-14 04:48
“If food can be delivered to your doorstep, why can’t quality healthcare too?” asks Dr Swaminathan C. Taking this thought forward, in 2019, he started ‘Doctor on Whee… Read More
2023-09-13 13:50
As bright lights shone on Ravindra Metkar while he stood on the podium at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), memories of his life’s challenges flooded his… Read More
2023-09-13 13:07
Picture this – every Friday, students of the Akshar School in Assam congregate like eco-warriors on a mission. They arrive, bearing a week’s worth of collected plastic, their han… Read More
2023-09-12 14:19
Sitting on the side of the great Indian thali (plate) is a delicate-looking chutney (Indian condiment). Often overlooked by the ensemble of food items, the chutney might look dainty, but rem… Read More
2023-09-12 13:51
A scuba diving instructor by profession, Aravind Tharunsri has been cleaning the bottom of the ocean for the past 20 years. So far, he has collected 30,000 kg of plastics from the ocean… Read More
2023-09-12 13:27
Uncertainty is evident among the patients at the DM Petit Government Hospital’s OPD (Out-Patient Department) in Palghar, Maharashtra. Patients from over 15 nearby villages wait from th… Read More
2023-09-12 13:05
It wouldn’t be a stretch to claim that the atmosphere at The Chlorophyll Estate — a farm stay on the outskirts of Mumbai — could be an antidote to the chaos of the city.&nb&hell…Read More
2023-09-12 12:45
Every morning, Dehradun’s Gurpreet Kaur would lovingly pack a nutritious lunch for her youngest daughter. But lately, upon returning home from school, her daughter’s tiffins seem… Read More
2023-09-11 14:19
Between 2004 and 2006, there was a concerning increase in farmer suicides, particularly in Maharashtra. According to NCRB data, in 2006, 17,060 farmers died by suicide in the country, of whi… Read More
2023-09-08 14:45
Once the labour-intensive sowing of the crops and irrigation, farmers are often seen flocking to their farms with large 20-litre tanks of pesticides on their backs.
This manual exer… Read More
2023-09-08 14:29
This article has been published in partnership with I-Venture @ ISB.
I-Venture @ ISB’s I-WIN acceleration programme has helped several women entrepreneurs scale their business… Read More
2023-09-08 14:21
Renu Singhi from Jaipur, Rajasthan, begins her jam-packed day by alighting her bicycle. She then rides for 70 km, all before starting her daily routine. In the evenings she builds her core p… Read More
2023-09-08 14:16
Considered among the oldest fold mountain ranges in India — and possibly the Earth — the Aravallis form the backdrop against which the glorious city of Udaipur stands. On any giv… Read More
2023-09-08 13:44
For the past 15 years, Chennai’s Supriya Sethuram has been dependent on water cans for her daily drinking water needs. However, the local suppliers of these cans would often deliver di… Read More
2023-09-08 07:30
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Uttarakhand is facing a severe crisis with heavy rains and flooding. Reports indicate that this natural disaster has claimed 85 lives a… Read More
2023-09-08 05:26
When Ravneet Kaur’s father was unwell in 2019, she started growing wheatgrass, which is said to be a good aid in digestion, reduce bloating, and cure upset stomach.
When the COVID-1… Read More
2023-09-07 14:21
When society told them not to pick a career that was male-dominated, they went ahead and did just that. When society asked them to be quiet, they spoke louder about the things they believed… Read More
2023-09-07 13:35
In the summer of 2017, Prasad Phadke had just quit his lucrative corporate job and embarked on an interesting venture aimed at addressing a pressing public health concern.
Working in clo… Read More
2023-09-07 05:49
Prathyusha Potharaju had a really hard time writing the alphabet as a child. She recalls that she would often end up writing mirror images of the letters and struggled to form words. The sch… Read More
2023-09-06 14:11
Back in 2016, like any usual day, Professor Nidhi Katare left to give a lecture at her college in Gwalior. But, as soon as she reached there, she got to know that the premises would soon be… Read More
2023-09-05 13:31
The year was 2008. Assam’s Kanika Talukdar was abound with happiness as her daughter was born after three years of her marriage. But this happiness could not last long because soon aft… Read More
2023-09-05 13:29
In June 2023, The Times of India reported a story of a pregnant Munni Devi — a resident of Dhongri village in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district — who had to deal with a nightm… Read More
2023-09-04 13:06
How do the street artists of Mumbai thrive in an age of e-commerce? What were steam engines like back in the day? Why is the Taj of Marwar called so? Google may have the answers, but witness… Read More
2023-09-04 07:56
For a lot of us, the word “home” is a pandora’s box of memories. From taking our first steps in the familiar hallways of our house to later seeing our child taking their fi… Read More
2023-09-03 05:00
In India’s history, letters have played a significant role — in driving revolutions, calling for freedom of women, strengthening political relations and diplomatic ties, and keep… Read More
2023-09-01 14:02
In his childhood, Tamil Nadu’s Sibi Manivannan would relish the dosas his mother cooked, and even today, at 30, remembers the exact aroma and taste of the dish.
The secret to… Read More
2023-09-01 07:12
Gurwinder Singh Sohi, who grew up around wheat fields in Punjab, decided in 2008 to harness the region’s favourable climate for the benefit of the farmers by switching from wheat farmi… Read More
2023-08-31 13:13
As skies darken over Himachal Pradesh, the mood on ground accompanies the somberness. The impending monsoons will mean heavy rains, floods, landslides, and, if things get too bad, a shift in… Read More
2023-08-31 06:37
How can I grow curry leaves at home? How can I make liquid fertiliser? How to make compost using kitchen waste? These are some of the questions that Komal Singh, an engineer from Bihar addre… Read More
2023-08-30 14:06
Embarking on a journey to discover India on foot has meant that every day is one full of learning for 26-year-old Yati Gaur, who lives in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
With his rescue Indie… Read More
2023-08-30 12:16
Dr Pramila Sanjaya has lived in Jaipur for over 60 years. Through this time, she has watched the city grow and expand over existing villages.
“What used to be farms have now b… Read More
2023-08-29 13:36
After collecting scrap from households and small shops on nearby streets, Rajvardhan Reddy segregates the waste so that it can be packed and sent for recycling.
Instead of selling i… Read More
2023-08-28 13:41
Indian Sign Language (ISL) was the first language Nita Gopalakrishnan learnt. English was second. Born to deaf parents but being able to hear perfectly well herself shaped Nita’s forma… Read More
2023-08-25 14:33
Trigger warning: Animal abuse
A stray dog lay whimpering on the streets of Kancheepuram. It was stuck on the pavement, unable to get up or move out. After a long time, some kind peo… Read More
2023-08-25 14:32
Trigger warning: Mentions of sexual abuse, depression and domestic violence.
“Life gives everyone their share of sorrows, I just got mine a little early.”
In her 31 years… Read More
2023-08-25 14:28
The sound of chirping birds, a childhood normality back in our hometowns, is a rarity in our busy, big city lives today. Several familiar creatures and birds that were a huge part of our liv… Read More
2023-08-25 13:56
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2023-08-24 14:04
After years of staying in Canada, Dr Swaminathan C — who was raised in the country — came back and settled in India. But it was only while working at a private medical college in… Read More
2023-08-23 14:25
In 2018 30-year-old Madhu Kargund announced that he was quitting his job. The Karnataka native had been working in this field for eight years, so this decision took his family by surprise.&n&hell…Read More
2023-08-23 14:16
Elizabeth grew up in Georgia, USA, where both English and Serbian were spoken at her home because her stepmother came from former Yugoslavia. Surprisingly, Elizabeth’s father showed no… Read More
2023-08-22 13:05
“I have learnt to take life as it comes,” Sejal Shah tells me when I ask her how she navigates the ups and downs of life while bringing up Viha, her 23-year-old daughter who live… Read More
2023-08-22 10:06
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide, sexual harassment, PTSD
Lilyma Khan recalls that she aspired to be a chef for as long as she can remember. When she was around three years old… Read More
2023-08-21 13:26
Trigger warning: Homophobia, bullying
“One of the myths associated with HIV is that it is a death sentence. [But] it’s only a death sentence for those who are not aware… Read More
2023-08-21 08:08
For anyone who steps into the serene Woodway Heritage Estate — a Chikmagalur homestay property run by Susmitha and Shreedev in Karnataka — an enriching experience awaits. … Read More
2023-08-18 13:25
Madhya Pradesh’s Siya Umesh Jariya does not yawn in class anymore. For the Class 8 student at a government school in Indore, learning is now fun, because she studies regular subjects t… Read More
2023-08-18 10:17
Remember those small discs called ‘tazos’ we found inside chips packets in the 2000s?
Part of a worldwide promotional campaign created first by the brand Frito-Lay in 19… Read More
2023-08-18 05:49
During his time as a sales engineer in Dubai, Ashwin Sawant met a client who was cultivating green fodder hydroponically for his large livestock, consisting of over 2,000 animals. This farm… Read More
2023-08-17 14:02
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) was recently in the news for developing and patenting the first indigenous Hybrid Hydroponic Technology (HHT) developed by Dr V P Sethi, the head of… Read More
2023-08-17 13:39
Travelling is a wonderful way to relax, rejuvenate and make merry. Many mothers want to travel but are unable to, due to lack of time, busy spouses, and just a safe space to do so. Many are… Read More
2023-08-17 13:26
Shiitake mushrooms are known for their explosive flavour. They’re not just recommended by scientists for their Vitamin B5 and dietary copper content, but chefs worldwide also praise th… Read More
2023-08-16 14:05
After repeated failures for seven years, Pawan Gupta was able to clear the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Indian Foreign Service (IFS) examination 2022 with an All India Rank (AIR) o… Read More
2023-08-16 12:45
Brigadier (Retd) P Ganesham is a man on a mission. He travels to remote parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to discover new innovations. The mentor conducts ‘Shodha Yatras’ to… Read More
2023-08-16 10:45
In the heart of India’s social landscape stands a figure whose tireless efforts have transformed the lives of millions, transcending the barriers of caste, class, and tradition. Bindes… Read More
2023-08-14 13:54
Growing up near a farm, Amanpreet Singh had a keen interest in agriculture and dairy farming. However, he didn’t know how exactly he could build a career in it, and pursued an engineer… Read More
2023-08-14 13:51
Building a multi-crore company is no easy task, but if you have an appetite for adventure, you will succeed. This is an MBA graduate Somashekar Pogula’s honest take, six years into the… Read More
2023-08-14 05:58
Navin Noronha, a 31-year-old stand-up comic and podcaster from Mumbai, was 14 when he knew he was queer (gay). But he was also raised as a staunch Catholic.
“I tri… Read More
2023-08-11 13:52
That particular morning in 2019 should have been like any other for 12-year-old Shoaib Ahmed as he set out for work at a nearby barber shop in his village UP’s Shamli district. But it… Read More
2023-08-11 12:45
As a journalist whose forte lay in writing about travel, culture and art for 15 long years, Sanjay Austa never fathomed that one day, the tables would turn — he and his journey would b… Read More
2023-08-11 12:41
On July 27, the Telangana government submitted an affidavit before the Telangana High Court announcing its decision to demolish all buildings that form part of the Osmania General Hospital (… Read More
2023-08-10 13:35
If one were to chronicle all the music genres that India has given to the world, it is safe to assume the list would be endless.
What is fascinating is that the role of Indian music… Read More
2023-08-10 05:43
Imagine you are tasked with delivering a speech or a business plan in front of an audience, but you fail to communicate your idea, speaking mostly with fillers in your sentences. Back in sch… Read More
2023-08-10 05:24
Growing up in Chennai, Sai Vignesh’s dearest early memory is of playing with his grandpa and their pet dog. This experience fostered his strong bond with animals from a young age.
… Read More
2023-08-09 13:47
When Anuradha Kedia and Dhimant Parekh co-founded The Better India in 2009, it was with a simple aim — to show an underreported and underrepresented faction of news, one that could hig… Read More
2023-08-09 13:46
Growing up in Kollam, Kerala, Prince Mamman recalls spending several hours helping his father on their vegetable farm, tending to the produce for an hour or so before his dad would head to h… Read More
2023-08-09 13:24
When Vedhapriya Ganesan was just three years old, she found a newborn shrew (moonjur eli in Tamil) behind her anganwadi, and the mother was missing. Disturbed by the animal’s plight, s… Read More
2023-08-09 11:33
What Ties Emperor Akbar & 3 British Men to Rashtrapati Bhawan: A Carpet Biz Born in Mirzapur
At the break of dawn in Hirachak Dehria village in Uttar Pradesh, 31-year-old Rekha Devi a… Read More
2023-08-09 05:18
Despite having water from five rivers including Cauvery and Hemavathi, farmers in Karnataka’s Mandya still faced water shortages in their fields.
Malesh T, who grew up watching his… Read More
2023-08-08 14:02
“Who, if not myself?” remained an ever-present query that fueled the determination of Dattu Agarwal, now 66 years old. Living with visual impairment, Dattu consistently pondered… Read More
2023-08-08 13:43
Before 2015, camels were considered prized possession in Rajasthan. However, the 2015 Act prohibited camel slaughter and their export to other states. The change left generations of pastoral… Read More
2023-08-07 13:06
Maneka Rai (name changed), a 27-year-old residing in Bengaluru, first heard of Rohini Rajeev — a psychotherapist with over two decades of experience — earlier this year from an e… Read More
2023-08-07 12:52
Meera Subramanian suffers from type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and blood pressure. Two months back when her haemoglobin A1c level shot to 7.3 above the normal range of 4–5.6 percent… Read More
2023-08-07 12:07
Trigger warning: Animal abuse
Aditi Nair has been able to do what many of us can only dream of — marrying her passion and profession.
In 2010, while she was pursuing… Read More
2023-08-07 11:45
On 5 August, 2023, Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s mission, successfully entered the lunar orbit, marking another significant milestone in its journey.
On 6… Read More
2023-08-04 13:25
Gayatri Fabian, based in Bengaluru, affectionately labels herself as a hoarder, expressing her fondness for collecting items, particularly bottles. “I can never have enough of them. I… Read More
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