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These five festivals are a testament to our culture, differences and love for sustainability. Read on for dates, venues and more.

Today, India contributes to 25 per cent of the world’s total production of chillies. But did you know, the humble chilli is not native to our country? Here's how it travelled the world to become a national staple.

In a wrestling career spanning five decades in the early 20th century, Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, popularly known as The Great Gama or Gama Pehlwan, remained undefeated.

Mumbai-based lawyer, Shreyans Mamania was awarded Rs 15,000, as compensation by Ola Cabs, from the consumer forum in a fare spike case.

Vibha Chugh started Sakha Ek Pehel in August 2020 that has helped over 70 women earn a steady income. They also take care of more than 400 street dogs in Nithari, Noida.

RSPO, along with The Better India, has launched the #KnowYourPalm initiative that encourages businesses, consumers and other stakeholders to make a conscious decision to shift towards products that use Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO).

Rajesh Singh, an electronics engineer, was not ready to accept the idea that farming is a backward occupation. For him, doing something different was not by getting a job in the city but by changing the outlook towards agriculture.

Dr Anil K Rajvanshi, the man behind the e-rickshaws and biomass gasifiers, was awarded the Padma Shri this year for his work in the field of renewable energy research.

Getting married in a unique rainbow ceremony, Hyderabad's 31-year-old Supriyo Chakraborty and 35-year-old Abhay Dange share their views on love, life and coming out as gay men to the world.

From Rajasthan’s love for creating food paradoxes to the unusual romance of Rampur’s royal khansamas with desserts, here are five unique must-try ‘fusion’ foods of the yesteryears.