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Just 150 km from Bengaluru, Mysuru offers the perfect budget-friendly family getaway. From royal palaces and scenic hills to wildlife parks and bustling markets, this 3-day itinerary packs in culture, nature, and great food — all under Rs 7,000 for a family of four.

After years of documenting farmers’ struggles, M J Prabu made a decision that changed his life. He left the newsroom, returned to his village, and began rebuilding what farming had slowly lost: native seeds, shared knowledge, and farmer trust.

Developed by a Mumbai startup, WALK uses science-backed sensory cues to reduce freezing of gait and restore mobility for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

You and I might not be in a position to start a revolution. But we can volunteer, call out injustice, and devote time to making the world a better place, right? Here’s how I plan to start.

Every day, your home creates food scraps, plastic waste, and items that need special care. This guide walks you through simple, doable ways to sort everyday waste so each item goes where it truly belongs.

In Udaipur, Cheenee Mehta turns a chikki stall into a unique classroom, teaching her young son independence, responsibility, and real-world skills. Her unconventional approach has captured attention online, showing how life itself can be the greatest teacher.

Raised in a small farming household, Mona Dangi used lockdown months and long workdays to prepare for MPPSC. Her steady discipline took her to Rank 12 and a deputy collector’s post.

At 19, a medical diagnosis forced Devaki Dhar to step away from the track she loved. Months later, she returned with a new way of training, thinking, and listening to her body, and ran a race she never thought possible again.

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.

Some sweets are tied to seasons, others to memories and places people return to. In 2025, five Indian sweets earned GI tags. Each one carries a story shaped by land, craft, and generations of care.