Srimoyee Chowdhury

Before ACs and fridges, Indian homes kept cool with clay pots, cotton, and clever low-tech hacks. As power cuts and heatwaves rise, these timeless tricks still hold their magic.

Living with Parkinson’s, Kiran Kamdar hasn’t missed a single day in five years — rising at 5 am to cook fresh khichdi for over 100 patients and caregivers.

After her 8-year-old daughter passed away, Manju Mittal stopped cooking altogether. But a simple birthday meal sparked a quiet revolution — one that would uplift over a thousand girls with skills, care, and confidence.

Sustained by volunteers, painted by communities, and embraced by those in need—India’s Walls of Kindness are a living, breathing tribute to public compassion.

Across India’s toughest borders, highly trained dogs are helping the BSF detect explosives, protect troops, and locate the missing — all through unspoken signals and unbreakable bonds with their handlers.

For generations, Indian households have quietly used companion planting to grow more with less. Here's why this time-tested method is making a comeback — from home gardens to farms.

Every bag of unsegregated kitchen waste fuels a growing crisis in our cities. Here's what really happens after you throw your trash away.

Explore how mobile libraries are changing access to books in India. From horseback in Uttarakhand to the Bookworm Bus in Delhi, these mobile libraries are bringing stories to all.

Looking beyond hill stations for your summer holiday? Discover five offbeat Indian destinations featuring beaches, heritage towns, islands, and cultural landscapes.

Explore three timeless Indian art forms — bell metal, blue pottery, and Pattachitra — and the artisans keeping them alive against the odds.