Ananya Barua

Did you know that the rice flour used to draw 'kolams' every morning is meant as a meal offering to ants, birds and bugs?

From defying norms to introducing progressive reforms, these Nawab Begums embodied feminism much before it gained prominence. #WomenInHistory #UntoldStories

"Yes, you need roti, kapda and makaan. But, what will a girl do if she is continuously bleeding under her skirt? It's a social issue that needs immediate solution from state governments," says the woman behind the 'Dignity in Flood' petition. #MenstrualHygieneDay #MenstruationMatters

“If my marriage had gone well, I would have kept Kamali locked away at home like I was and married off to a man at 17. My girl mustn’t grow up like that!"

"After slogging for three long years, without a source of income, living off my parent's money, in my gloomy room, and not doing anything productive as such, I feel I have internal mental satisfaction. Yes, I am at peace with myself", writes Akand Sitra in the viral post that made him a Quora celebrity.

Our Constitution opens with the words 'We, the people of India' – a strong affirmation that the nation and its future would be guided by its people. And there's no better time than the #LokSabhaElections to embrace this power and 'be the change you want to see'!

"The parents didn't take them seriously. But the kids kept working at it, under the guidance of village elders and their grandparents. And soon, they had rediscovered forgotten farming techniques - something their parents could never have imagined!"

With his father unwell, Yashas would take care of him at home while using his time spent on the bus to study. Hats off to his incredible dedication! #Education #Inspiration #CBSEResults

These streets feel a bit more like art galleries these days, thanks to a French artist's larger-than-life murals that are freeing famous works of art from the confines of museums!

As the transport ministry gets down to framing a 'shared mobility' policy for vehicle pooling, here's how you can extra earn money while reducing pollution.