Chennai

Today he is ‘Solomon Appa’ to 45 HIV+ kids. Yes, 45. All through the Shelter Trust, a registered non-profit and a safe haven for kids once abandoned and left to fend on their own.

D Hemchandra Rao is a proud owner of dhow models, anchors, coins with ships engraved on them, models of brass ships, wooden houseboats, pocket watches, clocks, ship lanterns, postcards, stamps of lighthouses and canals collected over a span of two decades!

Reducing plastic waste and providing authentic organic products, EcoIndian offers a discount when you BYOC—Bring Your Own Container!

This iconic brand was started by a man named Aiyappan in 1915 in an 850 sq ft house in the by-lanes of Triplicane in Chennai.

There's a general rule of thumb when you're thinking of donating old clothes: would you give it to a friend? If the answer is yes, then you could go right ahead. If the answer is no, because the clothes are torn, dirty or unusable, it would be better to find alternate uses/options.

“We must absolutely protect what is ours. In a country blessed with such unique products, we must ensure that certain qualities and characteristics unique to a place must not be forgotten or usurped by outside vested interest.”

"For us, it is about the moments, not the money. At first, it was difficult for our parents and friends to understand but eventually they did." #TravelGoals #Wanderlust

Besides being visually appealing and lightweight, banana-leaf packaging is healthy for the produce as it helps to retain the moisture of food and increase its shelf life.

She dreamt of becoming a doctor since childhood. Looking back, she says, “I played a doctor in all my pretend play games. I used to go around giving everyone fake injections.”

It is reported that at any given time, at least 100 idlis are being steamed at these outlets, while they make between 10,000-12,000 idlis daily.