Informed India

Festivals are for joy, not health risks. Check out these simple home tests to make sure your mithai is safe and authentic.

Between C-sections, breastfeeding challenges, and emotional trauma, these women found strength in their support systems — from a husband who asked the right questions to in-laws who quit their jobs to help.

Why do the southern parts of cities feel wealthier, better planned, and more livable? The answer lies in centuries of geography, sunlight, and urban design shaping who lives where and why.

As an MBBS intern at Goa Medical College and a certified fitness coach, Dr Anshul Sadhale is showing how prevention can start long before illness does. His science-backed posts on fitness and nutrition are changing how Indians think about health.

Before Hindi became the language of headlines, it found its first printed page in Kolkata. The story of Udant Martand is about a lawyer, a dream, and a newspaper that lit a movement.

Since November 2024, Cafe Delhi Heights and the Neighbourhood Woofs have turned 5,500 kg of leftover food from its Red Fort outlet to feed hundreds of dogs across the city. At the heart of the initiative is Shirin Batra and Ayesha Christina Benn, who are dog lovers and social workers.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrate with joy while caring for the planet. From clay and turmeric to colourful paper folds, families — especially children — can create their own eco-friendly Ganapati idols at home. Here are some fun, simple, and sustainable ideas to try.

From thoughtful ramps to respectful staff, Odisha’s Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium shows what true accessibility can look like, through the eyes of passionate hockey fan Manpreet Singh.

You’ve heard the line: “At the stroke of the midnight hour…” But what else did Nehru say when India woke to freedom? What promises did he make? What did he urge the nation to remember? And are we living up to that vision today?

Almost every region in India is blessed with its own water management methods that were tailored to fit the unique geographical and cultural needs of the place and the community. Here are some of them.