Bengaluru

Ankit Jindal lost his eyesight when he was in his teens. But he did not let his disability come in his way and today he is Marketing Manager at an IT giant. From following an ambitious career path and dealing with competition to finding the love of his life, here is all you need to know about his amazing story of success.

When Mr. Madeshwaran, a street corn roaster, faced problems in continuously fanning the coal, he thought of a solution which could make engineers run for their money. Watch this video to know more about the amazing innovation by a street vendor.

With the rising number of buildings and the decreasing open space, terrace gardening is emerging as a great option to have the best of both worlds. Want to grow a terrace garden at your home? Our reader and contributor Vikram Kapoor shares with us his guide on how to grow wonderful veggies and fruits yourself.

Golu - the unique festival of dolls. As the festive days give us yet another chance to celebrate and visit friends and family, here is how a family in Bangalore gave a personal twist to the "Golu" festival to teach their three-year-old daughter the importance of nature. From explaining the five elements of nature to making wonderful clay models, this family knows how to make learning more fun. Tell us how you celebrated the festivals of Navratri and Dussehra in your own way this year.

An interesting initiative to convert tea stalls and provision stores into reading joints has taken a new step in inculcating reading habits among lesser privileged children. Don't be surprised if you see a kid flipping the pages of an interesting book rather than just buying toffee at your nearest provision store.

An HMT watch was much more than just a device to track time. Considered as one of the most valued possession, the watch would be transferred from father to son, and from there to the next generation. It is the end of an era as the government decides to shut down HMT Watches. We take a walk down memory lane to relive some of our nostalgia about the legendary timepieces.

The first question many cancer patients ask is about hair loss which deeply affects them. Kumar, a wig maker based in Bangalore, is putting his wig making skills to a better use by making natural looking wigs for cancer patients across the country. Read along to know more about his work and how he does it.

Ever wondered that things as simple as taking a cab could be hard for those with special needs? ickstart cabs is catering the needs of disabled passengers. A modified car seat that can be converted into a wheelchair, compassionate staff and a goal to leave a positive impact in the lives of persons with disability. Kickstart cabs is a ride to remember.

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!

Shubhendu Sharma left his high paying job as an engineer to plant trees for the rest of his life. Using the unique Miyawaki methodology to grow saplings, Afforestt converts any land into a self-sustainable forest in a couple of years. He has successfully created 33 forests across India in two years. Here's how he made it possible.