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In Kigwema, Nagaland, a community library stands open to everyone, promoting literacy, intergenerational dialogue, and the belief that knowledge grows when freely shared.

Across one week, familiar places turned into spaces for real climate conversations. A classroom, a café, a college lawn, even a comedy club. Here’s how ordinary people showed that climate action grows when communities speak and listen together.

From packed stadiums to frozen lakes and backyard training grounds, Indian athletes created moments in 2025 that stayed with us. These 10 stories capture the wins, firsts and breakthroughs that reshaped how India watched sport.

When Messi’s brief Kolkata appearance disappointed thousands, excitement shifted into frustration almost instantly. This explainer breaks down the human psychology behind such emotional swings in large gatherings — why confusion spreads, why structure matters, and how individuals can stay grounded when a crowd’s mood begins to change.

This unique conservation programme sees the coming together of the Bishnoi community, forest officials, and wildlife teams to ensure the survival and thriving of the Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard.

Christmas in India isn’t just lights, carols and plum cake — it’s also the quiet kindness of Secret Santa networks who step into shelters, schools and slums to bring warmth, gifts and joy to children who need it most.

Discover how IAS officer Sandip Jacques expertly managed the St Francis Xavier Exposition by implementing AI technology for crowd control and strategic delegation across multiple departments. His innovative approach ensured the success of the event without any mishaps.

A visit to a village without steady electricity stayed with an NIT Rourkela professor. That moment shaped a clean-energy microgrid that can now power four rural homes at once and adapt to changing weather. This is the story of how it came to life.

At Heritage First Goa’s community kitchen, participants didn’t just learn recipes — they stepped into the warmth, labour, and wisdom of tribal food traditions.

Tripti Bhatt, inspired by a meeting with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam in Class 9, nurtured a dream of serving the nation. From turning down offers from ISRO to choosing IPS over IAS, her journey holds a mirror to what it takes to follow one’s calling.