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Appa has used his writing skills to force various government agencies into action. He was instrumental in relocating a bus stop, getting a foot-over-bridge installed for pedestrians, and setting up a library in the community centre for the residents.

Today, Basanti is a fierce, independent woman, working round the year to make sure that her family lives life to the fullest.

Working with governments is more complicated than you think. Here's a quick guide.

For tourists, taking a selfie with the flower has become more important than ensuring they do not destroy the plant. But the Shirui Lily is the identity of people of Ukhrul, and we must respect that.

As a Nutritionist, the most common question I am asked is about protein intake. “Am I getting enough protein?"

It started with one innocuous cough in the middle of the night, waking me up, and for a moment, I was unable to breathe. I clutched onto anything I could lay my hands on as my lungs squeezed the life out of me.

The park was officially opened on 1 November 1959, but sometime in the same year, possibly in September, a small group of wild Painted Storks happened to fly around the zoo. They might have been scouting for a safe place to nest.

A close-knit community, they have an incredible sense of pride in their tradition and culture.

Like farming, dancing too is a passion. Both dancing and farming are stress busters, but nature has an edge.

During his time at the AIR, he recorded countless interviews with scientists such as Dr M S Swaminathan, bureaucrats, and everyday food-growers. He has interviewed at least two guests per episode for every single day for the past 28 years.