Shreya Pareek

With hundreds of channel to browse from, we may have forgotten our very own Doordarshan. But, as the channel goes global, we reminisce about our favourite shows from the old times. When we had just one channel to watch and the whole family would sit together on a Sunday morning to watch "Rangoli". When the TV characters looked like our own family members and we had to send post cards to respond to a quiz on TV. Here is a list of our favourite shows of Doordarshan.

Pune is blessed with an amazing diversity in interesting places around it - from history to mystery, and nature to adventure. So why waste the weekends by sitting at home? Go pack your bags and explore these amazing yet lesser known weekend getaways near Pune right now!

Good old Doordarshan days! Watching Rangoli every Sunday, loving the characters of the shows as if they were our own family members, the legendary music and the unforgettable logo. Doordarshan has been much more than just a source of entertainment. So, we cheer the latest development of Prasar Bharti that will help Doordarshan to reach 120 million homes abroad!

Pran, one name that every kid knew. He created characters which became part of every kid's life. Chacha Chaudhary's wise brain and Sabu's strength made a perfect combo. Pinki and Billu's innocent acts won everyone's hearts. Pran left a lasting legacy behind as he succumbed to cancer on August 6, 2014. Here we remember the legendary cartoonist and pay our respects to him.

Step wells of India have always mesmerized tourists from far and wide, for their unique architecture and carvings. Not only does Rani ki vav in Gujarat belong to this class of picturesque landmarks of India, it also has a special historical beginning to it. Read more to explore and quench your thirst about the ancient architecture of India.

We all know about magnificent Mysore and amazing Coorg and lovely Ooty. Been there, done that! Here are three lesser known but amazing weekend getaways from Bangalore you should explore right now!

Meet a government school teacher who went an extra mile to provide a mobile library to students who could not afford it. From a well-maintained reading corner to monthly circulation of books, Priti Gandhi makes sure that every child who loves to read gets a book in his or her hand. Read her inspiring story and how she did it.

From being a bus driver to climbing Mount Everest, from pursuing surfing to bartending, there is no field in the present scenario where Indian women have not made a mark. This post talks about such women who have risen above all social stigmas and stereotypes to pursue their hearts’ calls and eventually serve as epitomes of courage for others to follow. Read more to know about such determined and dedicated ladies.

A wizard once cursed the town which led to its destruction - one of the many ghost stories and supernatural experiences you will hear about when you visit Bhangarh, the "ghost town" of India which is considered to be one of the most haunted places in the country.

When nothing seemed to work, Anjali Gopalan and her team came up with a solution to change the mindset of people about HIV and AIDS. They use Netball as a tool to engage young girls and make them self dependent, confident, aware and much more. Read more about the Goal program and how the team made it possible.