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How Kamal Malik Restored Asia’s Oldest Ice Factory & Turned it Into IF.BE in...
Unsure of what to do in Mumbai this weekend? Here’s an idea: Take a trip to the city’s south, the plush neighbourhood of Ballard Estate in particular. As you walk down Calicut Road – a street named...
View ArticleAfter Losing His Parents, How Bhuvan Bam Became a Youtube Star With Dhindora...
In the bustling streets of Delhi, a young man with a guitar and a dream captivated diners with his soulful performances in local restaurants. This was Bhuvan Bam, fondly known as BB — a name that...
View ArticleShivaji Satam’s Journey: The Cashier Who Became Your Favourite CID Inspector,...
Years ago, a young boy from Maharashtra began his career counting cash at a bank. Little did anyone know that decades later, Shivaji Satam would gain fame as CID’s ACP Pradyuman, bringing to life the...
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This Duo Is Helping Rajasthani Folk Music Find Its Voice Again — With a Hit...
For an art form or tradition to fade away, it only needs to be skipped by a single generation. This is exactly what happened with the ghuraliya — an instrument once played by the Kalbeliya community...
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How a Love for Ragas as a Baby Led This Musical Prodigy to a Grammy Nomination
Varijashree Venugopal, the Grammy-nominated singer, flautist, and composer, remembers an incredible story her parents once told her. She was just 18 months old when her parents took her to a Carnatic...
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‘I Risked Everything To Make This Film’: How a Single Mom Earned a Standing...
Indira Dhar Mukkherjee’s passion for filmmaking was kindled during her school days. “I grew up watching Satyajit Ray’s films. He has created some beautiful works for children, and my love for films...
View ArticleA Father & Son Duo Are Breaking Gender Norms With Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi
Coming from an orthodox family where classical dance was often dismissed as “effeminate”, Rahul Gupta refused to let societal norms dictate his passion. Years later, he ensured his son, Bharat, could...
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From Jaipur to Hyderabad: The 2025 Festival Calendar Across India
Does the idea of backpacking the length and breadth of the country in 2025 hold your fancy? If only there were a way to add value to your trip. To help, we’ve scoured the internet for festivals...
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This Musical Instrument Is Breaking Caste Barriers & Giving People a Voice
The rhythmic beat of the parai echoes through the air, its deep, earthy resonance stirring something primal within. It’s almost impossible not to groove to the impactful beat of the instrument. Played...
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What You Didn’t Know About Himachal’s Iconic Kullu Shawls & Chamba Rumals
Nestled in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh boasts a rich legacy of traditional crafts. Among these, weaving stands as a cornerstone of its cultural heritage. This ancient art form is more than mere...
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Women in This Jharkhand Village Are Using an Ancient Art Form To Become...
Nestled in the heart of Jharkhand lies Chiruddi, a small village that breathes art. Here, the walls of houses are more than just structures — they are canvases. Every year, women in the village bring...
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An App That Walks You Through Delhi’s History — Built by 4 Noida Teens
Have you ever walked past an old building and wondered about its story? In Delhi, there are hundreds of such historical treasures, but most people hurry past them without a second glance. This is what...
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This Tamil Nadu Village’s Eco-Friendly Tiles Tell a 200-Year-Old Story
Imagine a room where the floor is a symphony of textures and tones, each tile a musical note playing a harmonious tune that tells a story from 200 years ago. Athangudi tiles, renowned for their glossy...
View ArticleFailed Army Exam Multiple Times; Won Hearts In Paatal Lok — The Story of...
Featured image source: Jaideep Ahlawat You’ll remember him as Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary in the critically acclaimed Paatal Lok. Fans conceded that Jaideep Ahlawat essayed the role with finesse,...
View ArticleEver Noticed These Monuments on Indian Currency? Here’s the History Behind Them!
Pause for a moment and take a good look at your wallet. There’s history lurking within its folds. And, a Twitter user (@desi_thug1) — a self-identified history aficionado — has decided to unravel it....
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‘I Started With a Stamp’: This Chennai Shop is Home to Antiques That Are...
Please switch off your cellular phones at least when you are inside this shop. Let us talk to each other. Pretend it’s 1890 — reads a sticky note at the entrance of the Old Curiosity Shop in Chennai’s...
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Lost for Centuries: How a Chennai Craftsman Brought Back a 2000-Year-Old...
In a small Chennai workshop, 28-year-old Tharun Sekar meticulously carves the wooden frame of a musical instrument that had nearly vanished from Indian culture. This instrument, the Yazh, is a...
View ArticleBefore Feminism Had a Name, These Indian Women Were Changing Freedom & Cinema...
Undaunted, fierce, and firm in resolve, these women set out to script history. They pioneered breakthroughs in cinema, arts and the freedom struggle, leaving an indelible mark on India, the ripples of...
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This 120-YO Kutch Fort Is Now a Heritage Homestay & a CBSE School Amid 1000...
In the rugged landscape of Gujarat’s Kutch, just 30 kilometres from Bhuj, stands a 120-year-old fort with a story of reinvention. The historic Darbargadh in Devpur village, built in 1905, has...
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Beyond Colours: The Most Unique Holi Celebrations Across India
Holi, the vibrant festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, is observed in numerous ways across India. While the festival typically involves throwing colours,...
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Step Into Goa’s Hidden Carnival: Rare Glimpses of Shigmotsav Celebrations
“Rice is cooked on people’s heads.” This is Varun Hegde’s favourite story to tell about the Shisharanni ritual as he escorts travellers into Goa’s villages every March, where the locals prepare to...
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Photos & Facts: These 6 Ancient Indian Instruments Once Ruled Music — Now...
Think of an Indian musical instrument. Perhaps the tabla, sitar, or veena comes to mind — icons of India’s rich musical heritage. But beyond these well-known names, many once-revered instruments have...
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Bring Your City’s History to Life for Your Child with These Unique Heritage...
When I was in school, summer equated to vacations. I continue to be amused by how minutes into touching base at our destination, we’d begin the scramble to locate the best (and nearest) museum....
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Kashmiri Artist Quits Corporate Job to Create Art from Discarded Animal Bones...
Most people toss animal bones away without a second thought. But for Aziz Ul Rehman, they are anything but waste. In his small, dimly lit workshop, he runs his fingers over a discarded sheep skull,...
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Meet The Fearless Goan Women Who Challenged Portuguese Rule
Year 1947: The entire country had gained independence. However, a tiny part of it – Goa – remained under Portuguese control for 14 more years. It was only in 1961 that the state was finally liberated,...
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Eid Special: Love Seviyan? Here’s How The Sweet Treat Won Over India
The festival of Eid evokes nostalgia. School days were reminiscent of gathering around the table with my friends, waiting for the feast that would follow the fast during Ramadan. A table creaking...
View ArticleGhibli AI Art Is Viral, But Can You Recognise These Stunning Indian Art Styles?
Your social media feed is probably filled with dreamy, hand-painted visuals labelled “Ghibli-style”—from celebrities to everyday users, everyone seems to be trying it. But what exactly is Ghibli, and...
View ArticleFrom Rs 40 to a Life of Impact: Here Is Actor Gurmeet Choudhary’s Journey
Long before he became a familiar face on Indian television, Gurmeet Choudhary was just another hopeful young actor in Mumbai — with Rs 40 in his pocket and a dream he refused to let go of. With no...
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How 7 Abandoned Havelis Were Restored to Reignite India’s Small-Town Tourism
India’s havelis quietly carry the weight of centuries. These grand mansions, once homes to royalty, merchants, and nobility, reflect the richness of India’s architectural and cultural past. While many...
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Tamil Nadu Like You’ve Never Seen It Before: 10 Districts, 10 Stories – In...
From the misty hills of the Western Ghats to the shores of the Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu is a land steeped in culture, craftsmanship, and rich traditions. Beyond its iconic temples and festivals, each...
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We Asked Parents: “What’s One 90s Summer Memory You’re Recreating With Your...
If you grew up in India in the 90s, you know that summer truly began when school ended for the year. There were no alarms, just sunlit mornings, cousins pouring in, and the comforting whirl of the...
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In Pics: A Celebration of Karnataka’s 10 Best-Kept Secrets — From Sugarcane...
(Featured image courtesy Canva and KaleNene) Karnataka, a state celebrated for its rich heritage, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture, offers a kaleidoscope of flavours, crafts, and traditions...
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This Mumbai Artist Creates Life-Sized Sculptures From Waste — While...
In a world that often discards more than it keeps, finding beauty in waste can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. Every day, tonnes of cardboard boxes — used once, forgotten quickly — end up in...
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From Sarees to Strawberries: What These 10 Maharashtra Districts Are Truly...
Beyond forts and famous landmarks, Maharashtra’s true spirit lives in its weaving looms, orchards, kitchens, and village murals. Here’s a journey through 11 districts that celebrate the state’s hidden...
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From Horses to Vans: How India’s Mobile Libraries Are Bringing Books to Kids...
Not every village in India has a library, but that doesn’t mean stories can’t find their way there. In places where the internet is patchy, schools are basic, and bookshops are non-existent, a new...
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10 Powerful Letters About Freedom & Revolution That Changed the Course of...
In India’s history, letters have played a significant role — in driving revolutions, calling for freedom of women, strengthening political relations and diplomatic ties, and keeping thousands of love...
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Rare Pics From India’s History: 10 Legends Who Shaped The Country’s Growth
Even as societies, cultures, governments, and mindsets have evolved through the years, there are significant moments in history that are untouched by modernity. Moments and events that shaped our very...
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In Photos: How Udaipur’s 500-Year-Old Lakes Provide Water to 5 Lakh People
In Rajasthan’s arid landscape, where rivers flow only briefly during the monsoon, water must first learn to crawl before it can stand. Udaipur, the ‘City of Lakes’, is a living testament to that...
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The Forgotten ‘Sardar’ From Kerala Who Saved Thousands During Partition
What are the milestones that an individual has to achieve to make their lives “well lived”? Humans have a tendency to describe a person’s life in a couple of words — she was a scientist, he was a...
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Who is Neera Arya, INA’s First Woman Spy Whose Bravery Inspired a Biopic
Trigger warning: Violence against women Through India’s struggle for freedom, there emerge a number of names to whom we owe our independence. And one such significant name is that of Neera Arya, who...
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The Story Behind Vande Mataram — The Song That Still Gives Us Goosebumps
During a session of the Indian National Congress in 1896, Rabindranath Tagore hummed a tune that he had composed; in time, the song ‘Vande Mataram’ assumed the status of India’s freedom anthem, and...
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How Sameera Reddy & Her MIL Built a Saas-Bahu Bond That Breaks All Stereotypes
“What were your first impressions of each other?” I pose this question to the effervescent duo — Sameera Reddy and her mother-in-law, Manjri Varde. Before this conversation, the rabbit hole of...
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How Indian Railways Helped Unify the Nation During the Freedom Struggle
(Representational image courtesy Google Arts and Culture) When you think of India’s fight for independence, what comes to mind? Probably images of massive protests, fiery speeches, and fearless...
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Why a Tiny Village in Karnataka Holds the Sole Right to Make India’s Flag
In a modest lane of Bengeri village near Hubballi, the air hums with the rhythmic clatter of looms and the soft rustle of cotton being spun into history. Here, inside a small, sunlit khadi workshop,...
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This Hidden Museum in Lucknow Is Reviving the City’s Forgotten Stories
In a forgotten stretch of Karimganj in Lucknow, beneath the open sky and beside her beloved mother, Begum Akhtar now rests… just as she wished. Her Mazaar, once neglected and forgotten, has been...
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Let Them Play With Mud: 7 Pottery Retreats Your Kids Will Love
This summer, say a firm ‘no’ to doom scrolling, and a firm ‘yes’ to pottery. Unplug and reset to the rhythm of the wheel. The craft opens its arms to everyone, both beginners and seasoned pros. Join...
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What History Teaches Us About Unity in Conflict: Stories of Hope from the...
(Note: Featured image generated using AI) The year 1947 stands as a heart-rending chapter in the history of the Indian subcontinent, a year that witnessed the birth of two nations but also the...
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5 Indian Films That Show Schizophrenia Isn’t Just a Plot Twist — It’s...
Imagine you’re at a family gathering, and someone mentions a relative who’s been “acting strangely” — perhaps hearing voices, withdrawing from loved ones, or believing things that don’t seem real. The...
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From Hiding His Identity to a 9-Minute Standing Ovation: Neeraj Ghaywan’s...
Long before the standing ovations and red carpets, Neeraj Ghaywan was seated behind a desk at a corporate job, wearing a name that wasn’t his. Born in Hyderabad, Neeraj followed what many would call a...
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The Forgotten Story of the Man Who Designed India’s Flag
Every year on Independence Day, we proudly watch the tricolor rise— fluttering in the wind, full of meaning, hope, and unity. It’s more than just a piece of cloth; it’s the soul of our nation stitched...
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