Marked by simplicity and a subtle humour, R.K. Narayan told stories of ordinary people trying to live their simple lives in a changing world.
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Sanchari Pal
A lover of all things creative and happy, Sanchari is a biotech engineer who fell in love with writing and decided to make it her profession. She is also a die-hard foodie, a pet-crazy human, a passionate history buff and an ardent lover of books. When she is not busy at The Better India, she can usually be found reading, laughing at silly cat videos and binge-watching TV seasons.
The First Social Network: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of India's Ham Radio Operators
Any hobby that lets you talk to a geologist in Antarctica, an astronaut on the International Space Station, or the captain of an Italian ship sailing on the Pacific Ocean with just a ham radio, is nothing short of incredible. Here’s an insight into India's fascinating ham radio community, a social networking club powered by radio waves.