Photo Story

Step into India’s hidden world of repair and reinvention — where cobblers, tailors, mechanics, and everyday innovators quietly power a sustainable way of life. This photo story is a visual tribute to the spirit of jugaad, capturing the beauty of fixing, mending, and making do in a throwaway world.

Karnataka is often recognised for its buzzing IT hub and vibrant startup scene. But did you know it's also renowned for pomegranates and pigeon peas? This photostory shines a spotlight on the unique products that define each district, ranging from traditional sweets and textiles to aromatic coffee and intricate artware.

Every year, Pulicat Lake near Chennai transforms into a pink paradise as thousands of flamingos arrive. In this stunning visual journey, 24-year-old photographer Barath Karthi R K captures the grace and magic of these seasonal visitors.

Shreya Katuri from Delhi started collecting matchboxes as part of her University project but was soon hooked onto it. Her collection boasts of matchboxes from the United States, Australia, Russia and China

From initiating ‘bhutayajna’ for ants and insects to preventing chicken pox, the strokes of Alpona have tied together the social fabric of Bengal for eons. #History #Heritage #PhotoStory

“For far too long in Indian art, women have been depicted as goddesses or subordinates. In my artwork, I try to portray women as I see them around me," says the last of Kolkata's Patua painters.

The very first illustration that Bakula Nayak made was upon a letter that was exchanged between her parents during the early days of their marriage.

Resting as the only window to a distant past of which little remains other than these ancient monuments, ILF aims to bring them back to public awareness and preservation, lest they are forgotten.

Choosing Instagram as his medium, Junagarh resident Faiyaz Ahmed fell in love with portrait photography after observing people around him and realising that these were stories that the world should know.

We called all storytellers to share pictures from across the country and the response has been fantastic!