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Mughals or the Marathas: Who Invented Kaju Katli, India’s Diwali Favourite
Whoever knew that cashew nuts, sugar and ghee could come together to result in a decadent sweet that would arguably be hailed as one of the most versatile mithais! We say ‘versatile’ because no matter...
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I Was 17 When I Joined Netaji’s Fight for Freedom: 95-YO ‘Asha San’ Shares...
In 1943, when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose managed to reach Japan in a submarine via Germany to lead the freedom movement in East Asia, a young, skinny teenager went to him to express her decision of...
View ArticleEco-friendly Diwali Decor Ideas: How to Get Your Home ‘Looking Like a Wow’
Why not ramp up your festive decor by adding a touch of sustainability to it? These will save you bucks as well as time and add just the right amount of glamour to your home. From trendy lamps to...
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Painting on Mud Walls to Winning Padma Shri: How Durgabai Took Gond...
At first glance, Gond artist Durgabai Vyam’s Bhopal home would easily pass off as a studio. Bedecked in canvas paintings, with drawings on the mud walls interspersing this art, the home is a riot of...
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How a Tribal Woman’s ‘Bamboo Kandils’ Captured the World Stage
Coming from a small village called Tetwali in Maharashtra, Namita Namdev Bhurkood learned one of the more emphasised roles growing up — being a good homemaker. What she did not realise for a long time...
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Giving Up MNC Jobs, Couple Use Grandma’s Recipes to Recreate Delicacies From...
Growing up in the hustle and bustle of Bengaluru, Suhas Karanth constantly longed for his coastal hometown Kundapura in the Udupi district, especially for its rich cuisine. “I was a foodie since my...
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At Just 10, This Bengaluru Whiz Kid Became ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’
In 1984, London’s Natural History Museum was flooded with hundreds of jiffy bags. Each contained a picture — a submission for the ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ competition launched in 1964....
View Article‘Men Don’t Wear Ghungroos’: Smashing Stereotypes, This Man Quit His Job For...
Suraj Kumar, a successful Kathak dancer, is widely praised in India, but reaching this point involved facing criticism and working hard to overcome it. In Kumar’s hometown in Uttarakhand, it was...
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I Was a Sex Worker Before Art Changed My Life
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide, bullying, and depression. Whenever Shanthi Muniswamy’s mother would make rangoli, she would watch her from a corner of the room. The patterns, the symmetry, and...
View ArticleThe Colours of Hope: ‘My Daughter, A Bharatnatyam Dancer, Was Told She’ll...
Ujjwala Sahane and her husband were excited to start their family in 1985 when they were blessed with a baby girl. Things were wonderful until their baby had a fall when she was six months old, which...
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6 Iconic Food Businesses of India That Are Over 50 Years Old & Thriving as...
Everyone knows Vadilal, Balaji and Parle-G today. We’ve grown up eating their snacks and confectioneries. But few know the story of their humble beginnings. Born in small rooms and fields, these...
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Nagaland’s Biggest Rapper Moko Koza Chose Hip Hop Over MBBS To Speak for His...
Mvüko Koza, a Kohima-based multilingual recording artist and songwriter, who popularly goes by Moko Koza, has never been afraid to express his Naga identity and represent his people. Standing at the...
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Dhanush Biopic on Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja: The Real Story of India’s ‘Musical...
The name Ilaiyaraaja evokes a certain magic for his fans, who span across generations and countries. Everyone in my family has a favourite song, and a memory associated with the musician. Late nights...
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These Stunning Photos Document the World’s Most Unique Tribes, From Ladakh to...
Any traveller exploring the Ladakh highlands is bound to come across a set of people with distinguished attire — berry flower headdresses, heavy metal jewellery and sheep skin capes. These sightings...
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This 99-YO Padma Shri Has Collected 2000 of India’s Finest Artifacts
Tourists flock to the city of Hyderabad with visits to the Charminar and Golconda high on their itineraries. But few know of a place in the city’s Himayatnagar before which all other attractions seem...
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Inside One Woman’s Quest to Restore Bengaluru’s Lost Heritage
Growing up in a city like Agra, where a piece of living history awaits at every turn, moving to the startup hub of India—Bengaluru—was a strange feeling. As a self-proclaimed history enthusiast, I...
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Garba to Durga Puja, 15 Indian Favourites on UNESCO’s List of Intangible...
Anyone who has witnessed a garba performance will testify that the air is electrifying — the dancers moving in circles; their rhythmic motion characterised by sweeping actions from side to side; the...
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‘Gehraiyaan’ Composer Wanted to Be a Physicist Before Music Took him To...
On 3 December, 2023, 34-year-old composer and producer Kabeer Kathpalia fulfilled a dream he had since college of performing at the NH7 Weekender music festival in Pune. Accompanied by his friend and...
View ArticleWhy We Left Our Mumbai Life & Moved to a Tiny Konkan Village
A large chunk of urban residents today aspire to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and move to the slow village life to chase their dreams. But how many of us dare to take the road less...
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Love Gajar Ka Halwa? Here’s Its Sweet History, Unique Recipes & Cooking Tips
If there was an award for the dish with the most coloured history, it would undoubtedly be presented to gajar ka halwa. This dessert has, for years, occupied a sweet spot at the gastronomic...
View ArticleVikrant Massey’s ’12th Fail’: This IPS-IRS Couple Inspired the Movie
Once in a blue moon, you come across a real-life story that pales even perfectly orchestrated movie scripts in comparison. One such instance is the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, who failed Class 12...
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How Kolkata’s ‘Jute Queen’ Is Making the Humble Fibre Go Glam & Global
Chaitali Das, aged 50, is a prominent figure in West Bengal and beyond. Renowned for her contribution to the jute industry, which is often referred to as the Golden Fibre. Growing up in Bengal, the...
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Why Chhattisgarh’s ‘Village of Youtubers’ Got a Rs 25 Lakh Studio From Its...
“You know, in Tulsi village, we didn’t just become YouTubers. We turned the whole place into a YouTubers’ village. It’s as if our village found a new voice through YouTube, and now we’re all...
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Doctor Turns Entrepreneur With Handcrafted Fabric Toys, Earns Rs 15 Lakhs &...
Back in medical college, the prescriptions written by Dr Shweta Gupta would leave anyone stunned – from her patients to her seniors. “Once, my senior doctors from different departments called me. I...
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How Laundry Marks Helped Mumbai’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Solve City’s 1st...
Trigger Warning: Mentions of violence, murder On the morning of 23 October, 1967, a milkman on his usual rounds came to deliver milk at the residence of Muhamed Siddique Choonawala — a local...
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A Freedom Fighter’s Idea Revolutionised India’s Rail Travel Making it...
In a 2005 column for The Hindu, historian Ramachandra Guha argued that since the dawn of Independence, there are only a few Government of India ministers who “shall be remembered for having carried...
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Ikkat, Patola, Jamdani & More: This Republic Day Will Feature 1900 Saris From...
This article has been published in partnership with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav This Republic Day, in a celebration of India’s diverse and rich cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture brings forth...
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‘We Found Love in Our 50s & Life Couldn’t Be More Beautiful’: 5 Stories of...
Companionship is a fundamental human need. After a long day, many of us crave the comfort of coming home to someone with whom we can share our daily experiences. But what happens when that person is...
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‘People Age, Love Doesn’t’: This Man Helps Single Senior Citizens Find Their...
What does it take to find your soulmate after you reach the age of 50? Apparently, at Madhav Damle’s Happy Seniors, a one-time membership fee of Rs 7,000. A small price to pay for love. The happiness...
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Beyond Bara Imambara: Heritage Photographer Captures Lucknow’s Hidden History
Anyone who scrolls through Maroof Umar’s Instagram account is in for a visual feast. One reel in particular catches my attention — a huge metal pot simmering over a wood fire that has been built into...
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How a Unique Conclave Celebrates The Cultural Wealth of 200 Tribes of India
This article has been published in partnership with Samvaad – Enabled by Tata Steel Foundation Standing next to women dressed in colourful sarees, Pritesh Kumar Khalko looked out of place at first in...
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110 Tribal Artisans Showcased Lost Art Forms India Needs to Preserve
This article has been published in partnership with Samvaad – Enabled by Tata Steel Foundation. In 2019, Brijesh Bhusara from Dadra Nagar Haveli walked the ramp at Samvaad. Back then, it was unusual...
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I Spent 15 Years to Save One of Jharkhand’s Most Sustainable Artforms from...
This article has been published in partnership with Samvaad – Enabled by Tata Steel Foundation On 15 November, 2023, Sumanti Devi, dressed in a red and white cotton saree, maintained a composed...
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Netaji Bose’s Favourite Eatery Has Been Serving Traditional Delicacies for...
Cover pic credits: Facebook: The Food Seeker A century ago, if you were to stop by the ‘Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel’ near Kolkata’s College Square, you would have encountered a compelling sight — a...
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From Selling Lemonade To Building a 108-YO Dairy Empire: Journey of Mumbai’s...
Decades ago, if anyone were to ask veteran Bollywood actress Mumtaz where she was heading on a hot summer afternoon, she’d reply, “The Parsi Dairy Farm, of course”. Through the years, her answer...
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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...
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‘Our Past Needs a Future’: Meet The Storyteller Unveiling Kochi’s Fascinating...
At least a few times every month, a delivery agent can be seen making his way to a certain residence in Ernakulam, Kerala. His hands are laden with packages which hold books – sometimes two,...
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India’s First General Election & More: 8 Iconic Pictures Capturing Indian...
There are some moments that are fleeting but hold within them the power to change the course of events. As we step into this time machine and embark on a journey that takes us through the portals of...
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It Takes A Virtual Village: 10 Online Groups Helping New Moms Navigate...
“My baby wakes up as soon as I lay her on the bed. What should I do?” “How did you make your baby comfortable with other caretakers? I need to start work next month.” “I’m facing a lot of hair fall. I...
View ArticleBuilt Using 126 Types of Marble, This Palace Has Cultural Artefacts From...
Scores of civilisations came and left the earth, but not without leaving indelible imprints upon it in the form of ingenious constructions. Seven of these made it to a list: ‘Seven Wonders of the...
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‘Took a Year & Many Lawyers’: A Gay Couple’s Road to Adopting Their Son &...
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide “Papa, can a boy and boy get married?” “Yes, of course! Daddy and I are married.” “How about a girl and girl?” “Yes.” “Do you both love each other?” Srivatsan...
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Real Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Maharaj’: When a Reporter Took On a ‘Messiah’ To...
A high-tension courtroom filled to the brim with onlookers keenly observing every move of the judges. The key players are a journalist and a renowned godman facing allegations of sexual assault....
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Failed at UPSC, Not in Life: ‘How I Battled Depression to Rebuild Life After...
In the wee hours of 24 October 2020, Kajal Srivastava was standing on the balcony of her home in Greater Noida. Staring down from the eighth floor of her apartment, she yearned to jump off the...
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‘We Were Born To Stand Out’: 32 People With Autism Share What They Need the...
When Tanya Joseph (15), who identifies as an individual with non-speaking autism was asked if she could change anything about her situation, she didn’t flinch a second before writing down her...
View ArticleTruck Driver’s Daughter to Cannes: How Sunita Rajwar Brought Her Father’s...
You might remember Sunita Rajwar for her recent role in Stree 2 as Janna’s mother or as the strong-willed Kranti Devi in Panchayat. But on the road to stardom, she did not have the glitz and glamour...
View Article3 Powerful Lessons From ‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s Official Pick for Oscars 2025
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s entry for Oscars 2025, under the Foreign Film category. With themes centred around financial independence among women, their...
View ArticleChhaya Kadam’s Rise From Earning Rs 250/Day to Laapataa Ladies & Oscars
Decades ago, in 2001, Chhaya Kadam had not left her home for months. “That year, my father and brother both passed away in quick succession,” she recalled. Kadam was looking for ways to escape her...
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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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