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American Teacher ‘Eli Kutty’ Makes Learning Malayalam Fun With Easy Instagram...
Elizabeth grew up in Georgia, USA, where both English and Serbian were spoken at her home because her stepmother came from former Yugoslavia. Surprisingly, Elizabeth’s father showed no interest in...
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Of Revolutions, Freedom & Love Stories: 10 Letters That Shaped India’s History
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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In Pics: Iconic Indian Women Who Shaped History With Their Will & Voice
When society told them not to pick a career that was male-dominated, they went ahead and did just that. When society asked them to be quiet, they spoke louder about the things they believed in. And...
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‘From My Grandma’s Kitchen to Yours’: Journalist Chronicles History of...
Tanya Abraham, a journalist, grew up in Fort Kochi. Her childhood was largely shaped by two factors — food and history. The women in her home, particularly her grandmother, Annie Burleigh Kurishingal,...
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History in Pics: 8 Legends Who Shaped & Revolutionised Indian Sports
On 17 September, 2023, India clinched the win at the Asia Cup 2023 Final. Deafening cheers and victory screams competed as they filled the Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Any...
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A Royal Physician and Freedom Fighter & The Story Behind India’s Oldest...
It is that time of the year when houses across the country are adorned with flowers and festive lights to welcome ‘Ganapati Bappa’. But do you know the origin story of how this iconic festival came...
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9 GI-Tagged Mithais You Must Try & The Amazing Stories Behind Them
The mithaiwala at the curb on my street is viewed as nothing less than God by his patrons who are regulars at his 100-square-foot shop. While the space behind the glass boasts a certain few sweets —...
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The Forgotten Trailblazer Who First Introduced The Women’s Reservation Bill
The Women’s Reservation Bill called the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam‘ was passed by the Indian Parliament last week, under which, 33 percent of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies are promised to...
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A Wrestler’s Accidental Recipe Gave Jaipur Its Favourite Rabri Shop That’s...
Paired with either hot gulab jamun and jalebi or served as a standalone dessert, Rabri is sure to leave its fans tempted. The classic melt-in-your-mouth delight made by simmering milk on low heat and...
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Started As a Haryana Farmer’s Summer Biz, Story of Delhi’s Iconic ‘Kuremal...
Every day, thousands of foodies flock to Old Delhi’s bustling streets on tuk-tuks (rickshaws) and cycle rickshaws to devour the irresistible kulfi (flavoured ice milk) at Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi in...
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‘Dolls That Look Like Us’: Assam Designer Makes Heritage Dolls to Represent...
Imagine playing with toys that come from your community and represent your culture. Wouldn’t it be amazing? Growing up in a small village located between the border of India and Bhutan in Assam’s...
View ArticleThis Village Near Kolkata Supplies India More Than 600 Kgs Rabri a Day!
For 44-year-old Kanak Dhada of West Bengal’s Ainya village, the day’s routine is fairly simple but laborious. “I wake up at 5 am, do puja in my house and then make lunch, which I carry to work,”...
View ArticleMeet Kumartuli’s Icon Who Broke The Mold & Became The 1st Woman Sculptor of...
Despite having a natural flair for making idols, Mala Pal was not allowed to enter her father’s workshop only because she was a woman. Wanting to explore her talents, she decided to join her brother...
View ArticleThis Indian Bharatnatyam Legend Chose Her Love for Dance Over An Offer to Be...
Did you know that Rukmini Devi Arundale, the legendary Bharatnatyam dancer, was once offered the opportunity to become the president of India? As shocking as it might sound, the dancer humbly refused...
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How A Mom-Son Team in Mumbai Turn Broken Tiles & Driftwood into Art & Furniture
What do you get when two self-taught artists with equal passion for the environment decide to work together? The answer is an initiative that makes unique art and is eco-friendly and sustainable as...
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8 Historic Libraries of India That Every Booklover Should Visit At Least Once
As you walk through the hushed aisles, the scent of ancient parchment and polished wood engulfs you, while the soft rustling of the turning pages or the occasional whisper of a librarian guides your...
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From Patiala to Paris: 92-YO Journalist Who Made France Fall in Love with...
It’s a cold winter morning in Paris, and the cobbled lanes and historic buildings make for the perfect photo in a postcard. Buyers throng stores for last-minute festive shopping, while boulangeries...
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In Pics: 5 Indian Photographers Swimming Against The Tide With Their Love For...
As American photojournalist Burk Uzzle rightly put it, photography is a love affair with life. Pictures allow one a blissful escape from the ordinary, an opportunity to live in a million different...
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Kyani to Nirula’s: Artist Takes India Down Memory Lane with Sketches of...
“I wanted to portray iconic spots; ones that are a part of people’s lives but often lost in the cacophony,” says Aditya Raj, a self-taught fine artist from Jaipur whose Instagram sketches of heritage...
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Homage to Heritage: Why I Spent 25 Years Painting India’s Iconic Steam Trains
Until 1995, the familiar chug-chug-chug of steam locomotives hustling along the Indian railway lines was a regular sound to many. While aficionados of steam locomotives can still hop onto the...
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