Krystelle Dsouza

The Partition of 1947 resulted in bloodshed, violence and displacement. But it also shaped love stories during that time; one such was that of the couple, Balraj and Bhag Bahri Malhotra.

In 1947, India witnessed Partition. While violence colours most narratives around this historic event, there are also stories of hope, humanity and friendship that emerge. Here’s taking a look at them.

The Leap 300 model helps families escape extreme poverty in just 300 days through app-based selection, skill training, and business mentoring. With a 91% success rate, it enables participants to build sustainable livelihoods, boost incomes, and break generational poverty cycles.

From Subhash Chandra Bose’s favourite telebhaja to the kabiraji that was invented to impress Tagore, these legendary snack stalls have been part of Bengal’s food and freedom story.

S P Pandey runs SPOAR (Society for Protecting Ophiofauna and Animal Rights), an organisation that works to resolve animal-human conflict in West Bengal.

Cocooned by oak and rhododendron forests, Jilling Terraces in Uttarakhand offers a mountain escape rooted in sustainability. From locally sourced food to mindful architecture that features wood, mud and stone cottages, Jilling Terraces reflects a deep respect for nature and community.

Every monsoon, Gundlupet in Karnataka bursts into bloom with golden sunflowers. Nicknamed the ‘Flowerpot of India’, it’s a must-visit from June to September.

In 2014, Abu Sufiyan started Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein to make heritage walks in Old Delhi much more layered. The years have seen him take guests around some iconic spots, including Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.

Self-taught wildlife artist Deeksha Chauhan creates stunning hyper-realistic art that supports animal conservation across India.

Would you trade luxury stays for volunteering, like farming in Uttarakhand or wildlife conservation in Goa? From SECMOL to WWOOF India, here are places to register at as a volunteer.