Sanchari Pal

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), a non-profit organisation, works with tourists and organic farms to facilitate the barter of a few hours of daily volunteer work in exchange for accommodation, delicious food and a chance to learn organic farming techniques.

An NRI with a passion for poetry, Manish Gupta made it his business to let everyone know how amazing Hindi poetry actually is. Actors like Piyush Mishra, Swara Bhaskar, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah frequently read their favourite Hindi poems on his increasingly popular Youtube channel, Hindi Kavita.

Social apps are a great way to connect with friends, but it's easy to forget that they are also extremely powerful communication tools. Here are a few inspiring real-life exmples where Indians came together on WhatsApp to reach out to those who need help.

Streetside book markets, with their steals and deals on all kinds of books, are a dream come true for bibliophiles. Here is a list of 7 book streets across India where, with a little bit of patience and a lot of bargaining, book lovers can pick up their favourite reads!

During Partition, there were people in India and Pakistan who did not just refuse to join the murderous mobs but took enormous risks to save people of other religious communities. Here are the little known stories of these real life heroes from both countries.

Whether a fossil is the skeleton of a dinosaur or the stony remains of a tree that lived long ago, it can transport us back through the eons, giving us a glimpse of life in the prehistoric world. Here are some of the best places to see these ancient remnants in India.

For those who haven't witnessed the sheer beauty of Himachal's Spiti Valley, here are a few breathtaking glimpses of the strikingly beautiful villages of Nako, Tabo and Kaza.

The Olympics may be done and dusted but another Indian contingent is off to Brazil again, hoping to do better. Meet Team India's 19 incredible sportsmen and sportswomen who redefine the boundaries of possibility with their spirit and performances.

An IAS officer by day and a senior Bharatnatyam exponent in the evenings, Kavitha has been performing as a solo artiste for 20 years now; she has over 500 stage performances to her credit.

Bangalore-based Blank Noise movement recently launched a campaign – #WalkAlone – to encourage women to reclaim public spaces and get back their right to walk without fear. The unique volunteer-led project engages not only perpetrators and victims, but also spectators and passers-by.