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Mercy Rego and her gang of girls from school share cherished memories of their childhood. A few years back when they discovered each other after a gap of decades, here’s how they celebrated.

For decades, women looked up at the skies from afar. Then came these eight officers — doctors, pilots, leaders — whose journeys helped make the Indian Air Force a place where women belong.

Monsoon rains replenish water but often strip the soil of essential nutrients and vitality. Know how to naturally restore and enrich your soil using eco-friendly methods that rebuild organic matter, enhance microbial activity, and protect against erosion.

For decades, families in Bengal’s tribal belt drank water laced with iron and arsenic. That changed when Meghdutam Foundation installed an ultrafiltration plant, bringing clean, safe water to over 3,000 villagers and restoring health, dignity, and hope.

The season of clear mornings and open roads is here. Paraglide, trek, ski, or raft — these four stunning destinations promise the perfect November escape.

Across India, children sing, play, and pray with the arrival of monsoon rains. From Jhulelal Puja in Sindhi homes to Oonjal swings in Tamil Nadu, these age-old rituals weave joy with lessons on gratitude and water conservation.

A 26-year-old literature graduate from Chennai, Mayawathi, has installed book vending machines at MGR Chennai Central and Tambaram railway stations through her venture, Sunset Hues. Offering over 50 affordable titles, the initiative is turning train journeys into moments of discovery and helping commuters reconnect with the joy of reading.

Every day, over 100 children gather at Than Singh Ki Pathshala — a volunteer-run initiative led by a Delhi cop who believes in the transformative power of education.

From the Jewish challah to the Italian foccacia, this bakery in Pune gives you a chance to sample bread from across the world.

Sumesh and Meethu Nayak have turned their 1500 sq ft Bengaluru home into a lush urban jungle with over 2000 plants, 49 bird species, and butterflies, using only compost. Their green oasis proves that sustainable living is possible right in the heart of the city.