Ragini Daliya

Every day, an electrician climbs 236 stairs inside Mumbai’s 146-year-old Rajabai Clock Tower to wind it by hand. In a city powered by speed and screens, he remains the human force that keeps time alive — without electricity or machines.

A makeshift “toy” made of calcium carbide and pipes has turned Diwali into a nightmare for many families in Madhya Pradesh, with dozens of children losing their eyesight. Here is a guide for parents on how they can prepare their children for a safe festival celebration.

According to the latest Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (GFRA), India’s forest area stands at approximately 72.74 million hectares.

Five students from Bengaluru’s government schools, children of housekeepers and technicians, built a robot in their classroom. Now, they’re representing India at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama — proving brilliance has no postcode.

From folding paper spirals as a child to crafting Guinness Record sculptures from steel, Bengaluru’s Kalyan Rathore is redefining art through the beauty of mathematics. His stunning works prove that equations, too, can breathe and move like art.

This post-Diwali, give your festive leftovers a second life. From fermented flower fertiliser to cardboard mulch, here’s how to reduce waste at home.

For over three decades, the villagers near Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary have consciously avoided bursting crackers, not just during Diwali, but also during weddings and temple festivals.

Festivals are for joy, not health risks. Check out these simple home tests to make sure your mithai is safe and authentic.

Why do the southern parts of cities feel wealthier, better planned, and more livable? The answer lies in centuries of geography, sunlight, and urban design shaping who lives where and why.

From plant-based crackers to cow dung diyas, here are 8 sustainable Diwali hampers that make for thoughtful and meaningful gifting.