Indian monsoon

For many of us, the monsoon isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood rainy-day memories they hope to relive with their own children.

In Malleyan, Punjab, heavy rains destroyed the only road linking two villages, stranding 35 schoolchildren. With floodwaters rising and no rescue in sight, two locals stepped in, forming a human bridge to help them cross safely. Their bravery turned a crisis into a story of courage and community.

There’s something special about fruits that arrive with the rain. Tangy, juicy, and rooted in tradition, these seven monsoon fruits — from jamun to amla — bring back memories of carefree bites and purple-stained tongues. Here’s a guide to seasonal flavours you won’t want to miss this rainy season.

Why does Northeast India get so much rain? Geography expert Upma Chaturvedi explains the science and challenges behind the region’s extreme monsoons.

Experience the beauty of rural Karnataka during the monsoon through heartwarming scenes of children playing, fishermen braving the seas, and villages embracing the rain.

Don’t skip on making travel plans just because of the monsoons. Some of India’s most beautiful places are waiting for you in all their grandeur. And we just make the search easier.