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“Despite receiving my admission letter, I did not know how I could make it happen. My parents’ savings were limited, and the banks kept giving...
For much of her life, Vidya Kaur, now 72, devoted herself to shaping young minds. Married at 19, she spent over forty years in education, first as a...
“Earlier, during my periods, I would not bathe for four or five days,” says Sitara Devi (name changed), sitting outside her mud house in a village...
For centuries, human beings have gazed at the animal world with yearning and wonder. What drives the intricate ballet of a whale pod, the subtle...
When the sun climbs over the Western Ghats, the forests of Wayanad turn from emerald havens into dry and dusty landscapes where every drop of water is...
In the early spring sunshine of a bustling campus in Chennai, something extraordinary unfolded, not in a lecture hall, nor in a laboratory, but on a...
“Earlier, my day would begin before sunrise and end long after everyone had eaten,” says Anjali Sameer Shitut. “I am a police patil (village...
On a sunny morning in Delhi, the rooftop of a school buzzes with activity. Children crouch over planters, examining tiny green sprouts, feeling the...
There is nothing as uplifting as the scent of fresh mint wafting through your home on a warm day, whether you are tearing a leaf straight into a glass...
“Earlier, honestly, plants just never worked for me. I would buy them, try my best to keep them alive, but they either stopped growing or slowly...
By the time summer settles in, the rules of farming change. The soil dries faster, the sun works overtime, and crops that once took their time begin...
“For the longest time, I wanted the same things everyone else wants — to wake up each morning with purpose, to earn my own money, to be trusted...
Bitter gourd, with its prominent taste and impressive nutritional benefits, can revamp any small garden or balcony into a productive green space....
Before the sun fully warms the hills of Uttarakhand, the village paths come alive with the sound of soft footsteps and tinkling laughter. It is the...
A handful of fresh chillies can alter the character of an entire meal, lending warmth to curries, brightness to chutneys, and a welcome spiciness to...
“Watching my mother work endlessly for a salary that could barely sustain us, I realised very early that I would have to carve a different path for...
Spring is an ideal window to grow maize. With warm days, longer sunlight hours, and relatively lower pest pressure, the crop often performs well when...
The first heat of summer brings long, sunny days, and the ideal opportunity to watch your garden come alive. Among the leafy vines climbing fences and...
In the village of Thamarakulam in Kerala, a woman named Girija Kumari Madhu laid the foundation for a change. Born into a humble farming family, she...
As winter loosens its grip and the days get longer, your garden begins to stir. Tender shoots appear, soil warms up, and there is a promise in the...
In the fertile plains of Kerala, where rice paddies stretch between a network of canals and backwaters, a unique form of farming has flourished for...
At 4 am, when most of Bengaluru is still wrapped in sleep, Akshay Sharma steps out into the dimly lit streets. Streetlights cast long shadows, the air...
Spring onions (also called green onions or salad onions) are crunchy and mild-flavoured members of the allium family, prized for adding freshness and...
In Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, a young man harboured ambitions that far exceeded the ordinary cycle of small-town life. Anuj Agnihotri’s early years were...
On a warm morning, there is a particular pleasure in stepping out to your balcony or terrace and noticing the first deep purple fruit hanging humbly...
As the sun dips below the horizon, signalling the end of a long day, the aroma of fresh dal, rice, and fried fritters fills humble kitchens across...
In Varanasi, where the Ganga River murmurs age‑old prayers and pilgrims circle life’s biggest rites, an unlikely artist is weaving magic from the...
The soil is soft and warm, sunlight dances on tiny leaves, and eager little hands press seeds gently into the earth. Few experiences are as magical as...
There’s something deeply satisfying about slicing into a tomato you’ve grown yourself. The flavour feels fuller, the effort feels worthwhile, and...
Born in Kolkata in 1956, Professor Ashoke Sen grew up with an innate fascination for complex mathematical ideas. From his early schooling at Sailendra...
In Assam, where the Brahmaputra meanders through floodplains, and the monsoon remoulds the land into shimmering wetlands, Kaziranga National Park has...
One evening, as solar panels across India absorbed the last light of day, homes, hospitals, and small businesses prepared for a familiar transition....
A garden is more than just flowers and greenery; it can be a lively refuge for birds. Imagine the soft rustle of leaves, bright feathers moving...
In the hushed expanse of northern India’s forested Terai‑Bhabar landscape, an exceptional chapter in conservation has gradually come to light....
In the village of Kalakh, Rajasthan, Ganga Ram Sepat had been farming wheat, bajra, maize, and jowar, crops his ancestors had grown for generations....
For many trekkers, the Sandakphu trail on the Singalila Ridge offers one of the most magnificent mountain experiences in eastern India. February is...
“Road accidents do not happen because people don’t care. They happen because people are never taught early enough to care about themselves, about...
A single seed rests in the soil, almost invisible, until tiny roots reach down and a green sprout nudges upwards. Before long, that sprout becomes a...
In Golaghat, a district in Assam, the first light of morning finds more than the usual stirrings of the town. Among the narrow lanes and schoolyards,...
In a step towards supporting women in manufacturing and industry, the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Bengaluru has officially opened a 50-acre...
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