Culture

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new life while connecting generations through food.

In Chunkankadai, Tamil Nadu, pottery is not just a craft — it's heritage, memory, and quiet resistance. Here, every pot is handmade with clay from sacred ponds and stories passed through generations.

From widow remarriage to the right to property and divorce — these early Indian laws gave women power in a time when society barely gave them a voice.

Arjun Sen was handed a prognosis of ‘100 days to live’ following a cancer diagnosis. Then followed 20 odd surgeries, all in the attempt to keep a promise he made to his daughter.

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.