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For a city that lies at the intersection of colonial charm, lip-smacking food, and breathtaking mountains, Darjeeling has a lot to offer. Have 24 hours to spare?

In 2014, Abu Sufiyan started Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein to make heritage walks in Old Delhi much more layered. The years have seen him take guests around some iconic spots, including Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.

Experience the excitement of traditional Indian games from kabaddi to kite flying that have been enjoyed for generations and continue to inspire fun and skill.

With billions reached across 140 countries and thousands of stories told, 2025 marked a landmark year of impact for The Better India.

Syed Alfatah Manzoor’s 300 square feet home garden is brimming with vegetables and fruiting plants, herbs and even has a fossil!

In Pune’s Hinjawadi, a housing society reduced stray dog conflict through a low-cost feeding plan—proving empathy and structure can create safer communities.

India celebrates the New Year in many ways beyond January 1. From Vishu in Kerala and Losar in Ladakh to Ugadi and Navreh, explore unique New Year traditions across communities.

In 2025, delivery executives across India inspired with their honesty, kindness, and resilience — from helping families in need to overcoming disabilities, these stories highlight acts of courage and humanity.

Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy is the first woman to win five medals at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship, setting a record no woman has achieved before.

Step into the seasonal traditions of Sikkim, Mizoram and Nagaland, where harvest festivals, sacred dances and rituals mark the rhythm of life.