Kolkata

Streetside book markets, with their steals and deals on all kinds of books, are a dream come true for bibliophiles. Here is a list of 7 book streets across India where, with a little bit of patience and a lot of bargaining, book lovers can pick up their favourite reads!

Whether a fossil is the skeleton of a dinosaur or the stony remains of a tree that lived long ago, it can transport us back through the eons, giving us a glimpse of life in the prehistoric world. Here are some of the best places to see these ancient remnants in India.

Prothoma, a unique transgender shelter home and crisis intervention centre, was a major project undertaken by PLUS in 2008.

Bangalore-based Blank Noise movement recently launched a campaign – #WalkAlone – to encourage women to reclaim public spaces and get back their right to walk without fear. The unique volunteer-led project engages not only perpetrators and victims, but also spectators and passers-by.

Bipin Ganatra is not a professional fireman but has fought over 100 fires in the densely populated, chaotic city of Kolkata – working tirelessly to douse flames, rescue people and clean up debris. Here is the inspiring story of this gritty 59-year-old firefighter, an unsung hero we all need to thank.

India's very own 'Jurassic Park', the Balasinor Fossil Park, lies nestled in the tiny Raiyoli village of Gujarat's Khera district. And guarding the Park’s 65-million-year-old eggs is a fiercely passionate, dinosaur-loving princess.

Located in Bengal's rural hinterland, Santiniketan embodies Rabindranath Tagore's vision of a place of learning that is unfettered by religious and regional barriers. Not only did this unique institution help education go beyond the confines of the classroom, it nurtured some of the most creative minds in the country.

Thalis are the best way to explore any regional cuisine. Here are 20 incredibly delicious thali meals from across India that celebrate the culinary specialities of each region.

TED 2013 Prizewinner Sugata Mitra’s first independent, solar-powered learning lab is making learning fun in this small village located in the mangrove swamps of Sunderbans.

This Independence day, take a step back in time with these iconic eateries that take you on a gastronomic journey through pre-independence India.