Bihar

Head to India's beautiful pick-your-own orchards for a vacation that is sure to connect you to nature.

Trace the 5000-year-old history of tattoos in India from its humble beginnings to its role in mainstream fashion.

Many people across the country complain about the stereotypes and prejudices associated with Bihar and Biharis, mostly because of the way the state is portrayed in mainstream media, movies, books, etc.

Residents of Sitamarhi district in Bihar came together this April to work towards water conservation in the region with the construction of soak pits in schools, health-care centres, police stations, etc. This is how the project took shape.

Young graduate Sai Rath is using computers to empower teachers and complement classroom learning in rural Bihar.

What do a football programme, a hospital and a vocational training programme have in common? One man’s vision for a better Bihar.

In a state where only 34 per cent women receive ante-natal care and a mere 22 per cent go in for institutional delivery, and where there is a dire need to shore up women’s access to contraception, elected women like Meera, Savitri and Manju have overcome political, cultural and social barriers to safeguard women’s right to health.

In many Indian villages, life comes to a standstill as soon as the sun sets - food has to be cooked before it gets dark and children have to finish their studies. Here are some stories from eight villages around the country that were recently electrified.

Indian Railways will use drones to not only track the progress of its track-laying projects, but to assist in rescue missions during train accidents as well

On Ram Navami, mosques in Gaya offered water to devotees during the processions in the scorching heat, proving that Gaya, a city steeped in heritage and a centre for multiple religions, is one of India's greatest examples of communal harmony.