nostalgia

You can now order hand knitted woollens, scarves and much more, that are literally as good as the ones your grandmother made. Just get in touch with Asha Puri.

Sipping steaming chai in a Kulhad while the grandmother stitched cloth bags and mother ground ginger and chilli paste on a silbatta surely remains a favourite childhood memory for many.

“Food takes the center stage in our videos,” laugh Insiya and Saptarshi, whose viral videos on Bengali food have inspired over 5 lakh people all across the world!

Some are discontinued, some are downright dated (hello, Phantom!) but this roundup of the 90s’ favourite ‘cheap thrills’ is guaranteed to inspire a few choice cravings!

Every year in May, the submerged village of Kurdi resurfaces almost magically, confirming the living memories of the former inhabitants who not only come back to see their lost land, but also host a traditional festival to celebrate it! #TravelTales #Rare

Borne by tall, gangly trees whose generously spread out branches give shade throughout the year, jamuns hold a sentimental value for many.

The driving force behind a treasure trove of educational films, Mulay’s work captured the imagination of the millions of Indian kids who grew up watching Doordarshan in the 1970s and 80s. RIP, ma’am. You will be missed

It may be their old-age charm or the fact that they serve food driven by taste and taste alone, but Kolkata's 'ka-beens' can make true-blue Calcuttans turn into poets even after 150 years! #FoodSecrets #IconicEateriesOfIndia

It was a true representative of the Make in India initiative, almost half a century before the terminology even came into existence.

Uthara is a quintessential changemaker or "The Guardian" in Plato’s terms, a development sector professional specialising in grassroots community engagement.