Visual Stories

IIT Kharagpur graduate Aryendra Kumar battled panic attacks, failure, and depression while preparing for UPSC. Through discipline, journaling, and self-belief, he rebuilt his life — clearing the UPSC in 2023 and becoming an IPS officer in 2024.

Ayush Jain turned failures into success in his fourth UPSC attempt with Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional. His strategies, notes, and answer-writing tips are a masterclass for aspirants.

Journey into India’s night to find creatures like pangolins, civets, and owls. Learn about their habitats, behaviours, and how they survive in the darkness.

From cycling 10 km to practice after farm chores to lifting the World Cup, Uma Chetry’s story is one of grit and grace. The first woman cricketer from Northeast India to become a world champion.

India’s lesser-known palaces, from Udai Bilas to Laxmi Niwas, showcase stunning architecture, royal history, and serene settings, offering a glimpse into the country’s regal heritage.

In 1983, 81 Indians built India’s first Antarctic base — Dakshin Gangotri — in just 60 days. Among them were Aditi Pant & Sudipta Sengupta, the first Indian women to set foot on Antarctica.

From spicy misal pav to sweet bebinca, explore India’s hidden street foods and discover unique local snacks that tell stories of tradition and taste.

Escape the crowds and explore India’s most peaceful offbeat destinations, from hidden valleys and misty forests to remote monasteries and untouched natural wonders.

In Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, farmers sell everything from neem leaves and seeds to soil and stones used in medicines — a market unlike any other in India.

When Rajeev Ranjan left Europe to return to Jharkhand, it wasn’t for comfort — it was to revive tribal art forms like Sohrai, Khovar, and Dokra, empowering over 300 rural women artisans.