Hanna Paul

When her children grew up and moved on, Beena Kalathiya turned her empty afternoons into something extraordinary — a space where elderly women, long forgotten by formal education, could finally learn to read and write.

In the misty hills of Vagamon, a forgotten tea estate has been transformed into Chai Vagamon—a retreat where travellers, locals, and artists come together. Through shared meals, crafts, and conversations, it invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and rediscover what it means to truly belong while travelling.

Experience the beauty of rural Karnataka during the monsoon through heartwarming scenes of children playing, fishermen braving the seas, and villages embracing the rain.

Every week, Pankaj Kumar and his team take on one of India’s most polluted rivers — cleaning waste, challenging broken systems, and proving that change begins with citizens.

Discover how Yuvragi, a Marwari mom living in Sri Lanka, is preserving her culture through handmade puppets, folk tales, and dialect-based storytelling for her children and the world.

Every morning at 5:30 AM, a quiet revolution unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom has taught over 10,000 people to swim—for free. More than a skill, it’s a lifeline, a community, and a powerful reminder that courage can be contagious.

What began as a painful period led Geeta Solanki to a simple cloth pad — and a powerful idea. Today, her social enterprise Unipads is helping rural women across India reclaim dignity, livelihood, and the right to speak openly about periods.

For over a decade, Mahira quietly bore the weight of caregiving—supporting her sister with schizophrenia amidst stigma, silence, and a broken system. Her story reveals the emotional toll on caregivers, the courage it takes to set boundaries, and the long road toward reclaiming one’s own life and self-worth.

From e-waste to compostable scraps, this simple, no-jargon guide helps you understand your trash, sort it better, and support a cleaner India.

Long before cement took over, Indian homes stayed cool and breathable with lime plaster. As cities heat up, this ancient building material may be exactly what we need.