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In Photos: The Fascinating Story of Kerala’s Forest King & His Tribe’s...

Stories of kings, palaces and chariots from history books always manage capture our imagination. What if kings and kingdoms existed today? Deep in the forests of Idukki, a mountainous district in...

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What Is Happiness to the Average Indian? 6 Friends Decided to Find out in an...

A United Nations report placed India 118th in the list of Happiest Countries in the World. So how do we know what makes Indians happy? A group of six friends decided to find out for themselves in one...

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A School Dropout Who Now Makes Cutting-Edge Custom Motorcycles Is Revving up...

I am the co-founder of a startup named Pick My Gaadi, an online automobile service platform based out of Hyderabad. As part of my entrepreneurial journey, I've met with a lot of talented mechanics and...

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Meet the Private Sector Startups Leading the Drive for Better Solid Waste...

As the world’s population continues to increase beyond 7.4 billion, the challenge of efficiently managing the resultant municipal solid waste (MSW) continues to grow. In simple words, municipal solid...

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How the New Swachhata App Helped a Citizen Get Rid of a Garbage Dump in His...

As an Indian citizen, reporting a civic problem and getting it resolved can be a painful and laborious process. To overcome this limitation, the Ministry of Urban Development has launched a new...

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Famed Choreographer Shiamak Davar on How Dance Education Can Transform...

When I decided to make dance my career, my primary aim was to set up a dance academy that furthers dance as education. My goal from then on has been to provide quality dance education in India through...

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Do You Suspect Your Child Faces Corporal Punishment at School? Here’s How You...

Despite awareness campaigns and several initiatives, many school-going children in India continue to face corporal punishment. A practice that can have severe long-term repercussions, it is time to...

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TBI Blogs: Love Travelling as Well as Telling Stories? Then You Can Help...

Travelling is a unique and thrilling experience that can give everyone memories for a lifetime. Recognising the transformative power of travel, a unique event is bringing together travellers and their...

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Like Many, I Was Wary of Visiting Bastar. One Trip There Changed My View...

Bastar district in Chhattisgarh is home to some of the most unique tribal culture in India. However, the Naxalite activity around the borders of the state makes people wary of travelling there....

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Soldiers of the Forest: Meet the Indigenous Tribes That Guard the...

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Kerala is a unique space that serves as a sanctuary for nature as well as indigenous tribes. Ramya Sriram talks about her experience travelling to this magical place where...

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I Travelled to Pakistan for Sports and Ended up Discovering a Home Away from...

The India-Pakistan sports rivalry is the stuff of legends. However, people of both nations share a lot in common, including warmth and hospitality towards travellers.

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A Book Depot, Writer’s Bar, & Ruskin Bond – Celebrating Mussoorie & Landour’s...

Apart from being one of the most popular hill stations in India, Mussoorie is also well-known as the residence of famed writer Ruskin Bond. However, the town—and its twin, Landour—have a much-deeper...

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Are Tea and Coffee Good for Your Health or Bad? We Asked an Oncologist and...

Coffee and tea are the most widely consumed beverages globally, yet there are secrets untold about this universal stimulant. Dr. Vishal Rao takes a closer look at the benefits of your daily cuppa.

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A Letter to PM Modi From an Elderly Man Whose Fading Fingerprints Can’t Be...

Many services are now intrinsically linked to Aadhaar in India. Yet the system's implementation remains patchy, particularly for biometric verification. In a letter to the Prime Minister, a senior...

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Why a Corporate Employee Spends Her Time Feeding & Taking Care of Hundreds of...

From adopting an abandoned puppy in 2006, Anjali Kakti went on to feed countless dogs around Delhi and launched a feeding charity that anyone can replicate.

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How Our Father’s Love for Nature Inspired Us to Ditch City Life & Start a...

Sisters Kanika and Kushika Sharma pursued different careers, but their heart and soul always belonged to the hills and in doing something meaningful for society.

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Everything We Can Learn From the Past to Live More Wholesome Lives in the Future

In an increasingly fractured and judgmental world, what lessons can our past teach? A young woman remembers her upbringing in Bihar to draw lessons for today’s society.

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One Hyderabad Organisation Has Helped 6,000+ Underprivileged People in 5...

Founded by Archana Suresh, Bring a Smile works tirelessly to light up the lives of underprivileged citizens in Hyderabad.

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How Traditional Andhra Recipes & My Childhood Memories Shaped My Journey as a...

Dibbarotti is a traditional stout bread native to Andhra cuisine. A food blogger talks about her fond memories of the first time she tried it.

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Meet the Bengaluru Techie-Turned-Farmer Whose Natural Foods Are a Huge Hit...

A follower of the philosophy that healthy food equals healthy living, Vinayak Gajendragad switched careers to become a natural farmer and health-food promoter.

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