Ragini Daliya

By making the HPV vaccine free for girls under 14, Tamil Nadu hopes to close long-standing gaps in access and awareness, helping families take a preventive step against cervical cancer.

After losing her father at 19, Shalini Roberts channelled her grief into compassion, building a community that heals through presence, purpose, and quiet strength.

Each winter, Delhi’s air turns thick with smog, making every breath a struggle. This year, the city is looking skyward for relief. Here’s how scientists plan to trigger artificial rain through cloud seeding — and whether it can really help clear the capital’s air.

For decades, women looked up at the skies from afar. Then came these eight officers — doctors, pilots, leaders — whose journeys helped make the Indian Air Force a place where women belong.

Every day, over 100 children gather at Than Singh Ki Pathshala — a volunteer-run initiative led by a Delhi cop who believes in the transformative power of education.

Across India, festivals aren’t just about rituals or lights — they’re about our bond with nature. From Assam’s Bihu to Kerala’s Onam, discover seven celebrations that honour animals, rivers, and the Earth itself with gratitude, colour, and community spirit.

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.