Saumya Singh

A 17th-century Japanese invention is making a quiet comeback, this time on Indian rooftops. Rain chains aren’t just beautiful, they’re helping homes harvest rainwater and recharge the earth.

Pintu Pohan runs a small paan stall on a busy Kolkata road. But behind the betel leaves and lime is a world of books, stories, and dreams.

Long before modern post offices, Travancore had Anchalottakkars — men who ran miles to deliver messages. Wearing khaki and red, they were fast, reliable, and respected.

Anup Kumar Nair lived in complete isolation for over three years and no one noticed. This isn’t just one man’s tragedy. Mental health expert breaks down what signs to watch for.

In Bengal’s remotest villages, Sabar tribal children who once survived by hunting lizards now hold schoolbooks and dream of a brighter future. With your support, they can stay in school, enjoy warm meals, and grow up with hope, dignity, and safety. Together, we can help them keep dreaming.

A single seed can hold the story of a species. Learn how Indian households and communities are reviving biodiversity by building simple, powerful seed banks. Whether in a balcony garden or a village cooperative, discover how you can be part of this growing movement.

Every monsoon, Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch transforms into a surreal mirror. A thin sheet of water over white salt creates perfect sky reflections. It’s India’s version of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni!

Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam becomes the first in India to use drones for cleaning and sanitation. A major leap for Indian Railways, see in photos!

A swan plush toy named Joy is heading to space with IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla. But it’s much more than just cute company.

If you’ve ever hesitated to ask what "queer” means — this glossary is for you. In collaboration with The Humsafar Trust, we broke down key LGBTQ+ terms respectfully.