India

With just Rs 2 lakh and sheer ingenuity, a teacher in rural Karnataka built ‘Shiksha’ — a simple humanoid robot now helping children learn Kannada, English, and Maths across government schools.

Following recent IndiGo disruptions, flight operations are gradually returning to normal, though some cancellations continue. This explainer breaks down the latest updates, what travellers can expect at airports, refund and compensation details, and a simple checklist to help passengers travel with greater clarity and confidence in the coming days.

Amid misty valleys and villages, Nagaland’s winter unfolds in soft pink petals, inviting travellers to experience its hidden charms.

Bamboo holds up homes, supports livelihoods and carries generations of skill across the North-East. It remains a sustainable lifeline shaped by communities every day.

Away from busy trails, some Himalayan lakes remain untouched and peaceful. Here are a few lesser-known spots, offering space, calm and wide alpine views.

Step into India’s hidden underworld as we uncover secretive spaces beneath ancient towns, revealing whispers of the past and mysteries that continue to captivate the curious.

Meet the 10 most inspiring creators of 2025 — changemakers transforming streets, schools, homes, and communities with creativity, courage, and action.

Beyond the snow, these hidden winter festivals shine, bringing together culture, faith, and the spirit of India’s diverse regions.

These five wild forest greens have been cherished for generations, adding surprising taste and vitality to meals in ways ordinary vegetables can’t match.

When the world’s largest flower bloomed in Sumatra after 13 years, it reminded many of the patience and wonder behind rare blooms. Across India too, fragile hills, forests and meadows cradle extraordinary flowers that appear briefly and vanish again. Here are some you can still find.