Culture

Ardeshir’s predates Coca-Cola, which, records estimate to be an invention of 1886 — two years after Ardeshir’s started in a small rented barrack in Pune.

A youth-led movement is quietly transforming access to books across Delhi with open-air libraries built on trust and community contributions — no fees, no deposits, just a shared love for reading.

Love the sound of rain? These five Indian classical raagas perfectly match the mood of the monsoon. Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of chai or watching the skies darken, this playlist brings comfort, calm, and a beautiful connection to our roots. Perfect for slow, rainy-day listening.

When Gaurav Gupta moved to Bengaluru, loneliness set in. So he started Bangalore Drums Collective with two friends. A year later, 140 people gather here to drum, connect and belong.

At 40, life doesn’t have to follow a script. In this powerful piece, a psychologist shares intimate stories of people who broke away from expectations—challenging family norms, rediscovering purpose, and choosing self-trust over timelines. These are stories of reinvention, quiet rebellion, and the freedom that comes with becoming unapologetically yourself.

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.

Step into India’s hidden world of repair and reinvention — where cobblers, tailors, mechanics, and everyday innovators quietly power a sustainable way of life. This photo story is a visual tribute to the spirit of jugaad, capturing the beauty of fixing, mending, and making do in a throwaway world.

Explore how Indian films and web series have evolved to portray LGBTQ+ stories with dignity, complexity, and authenticity.

From film festivals and fashion spaces to book clubs and flea markets, Pride Month in India is filled with spaces where belonging, courage, and joy take centre stage.

Discover how Yuvragi, a Marwari mom living in Sri Lanka, is preserving her culture through handmade puppets, folk tales, and dialect-based storytelling for her children and the world.