Clik here to view.
Bartered, Gifted, Stolen, But Never Sold, the Elusive Kohinoor Diamond is...
Entrenched in history, having been passed down by some of the greatest rulers of massive empires in the Indian subcontinent, the Kohinoor diamond is the most desirable, priceless stone. It’s a clear...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From Baseball Gloves to Metro Coaches, Here’s a List of Things You Didn’t...
India's exports are believed to have raked in over 318 billion dollars for the country in 2014 alone. On this list of exports are unusual items like dried moss and body armour. India has been an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Doctors, School Students, Rural Women and Army Men Are Working for a...
A clean and green India. That is the vision most of us have for our country. Yet few of us are willing to go the extra mile to achieve it. From a doctor couple in Karnataka, to a school student in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MY VIEW: A 6-Point Approach to Urban Planning That Ensures Housing for All...
Urban planner MS Raghavendra outlines a holistic approach to urban planning and development to ensure ‘housing for all.’ Phase I of the much-awaited Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is currently...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MY STORY: What a Visit to Sheopur Kalan Showed Me About India’s Longest...
The Sheopur narrow gauge train is believed to be India’s longest running narrow train. When I was in Madhya Pradesh recently, I decided to see the famous train for myself. I woke up at 5.30 in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Maharashtra Farmer Sells 10 Acres of Land to Construct a Concrete Dam for His...
Sanjay Tidke is a 42-year-old farmer from Akola district of Maharashtra. Faced with government apathy in getting a dam built in his village, Sanjay has sold a major chunk of his farmland to build a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
All you need to know about the Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATLs) & Atal...
NITI Aayog has come up with three new initiatives on the eve of the second anniversary of the NDA government, to encourage and foster innovation. It has launched a new initiative aimed at establishing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When the Government Turned a Blind Eye, This Village Decided to Build a Road...
Ganesh Dhoke, a 21-year-old farmer from Paradsinga, is on a mission. He has just completed the construction of a half kilometre road that connects about 50 farms with his village and he now wants to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Move Over Rio, The Rural Olympics in Punjab Are Unconventional but Fun
Every winter, Kila Raipur, a village in Punjab that is about 19 kms from Ludhiana, hosts India’s one-of-its kind Rural Olympics, formally called Kila Raipur Sports Festival. The sports festival, which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How a 2 Hectare Forest in Bangalore’s Heart Has Lowered Temperatures and...
All you need to know about the mini-forest that began as an experiment on the 400-acre IISc campus in Bangalore. The summer temperatures in Bangalore this year have been cause for particularly high...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IN PHOTOS: This Ticket Examiner Paints Railway Stations in India and Makes...
Indian trains and railway stations have an indescribable charm associated with them that captures the imagination of filmmakers, artists and writers alike. Right from Rajesh Khanna singing "Mere sapnon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beyond Eternal: Discover India’s 12 Oldest Living Cities
Cities that have stood the test of time reveal more than just the scars they bear from history - they show the evolution of human civilization. Here’s a look at 10 of the oldest cities in India that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smells Like Nostalgia: These Distinctly Indian Aromas Will Instantly Trigger...
Smells have a way of whiffing past you when you least expect it, their tiny tendrils tickling your nostrils and leaving you happy, sad or nostalgic. Often, we relate these scents to what they remind us...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Countries Where You Can Drive with an Indian License
How blissful it would be to feel the wind in your hair driving on the road of scenic foreign locations. Being an Indian definitely helps acquiring this fantasy. Check out the countries where you can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Women Tour Guides in India Are Showing the Route to Gender Equality
Indian women have been working as tourist guides since the 1970s, undeterred by the long hours in the outdoors and the responsibility of managing tourists from diverse backgrounds and with varying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
VIDEO: This Incredible Invention from Pakistan Can Be a Boon for the Homeless...
According to the 2011 census, there are about 1.77 million homeless people in India. Majority of the people who migrate from smaller towns and villages to cities in search of employment, end up living...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Did You Know These 17 Common English Words Were Borrowed from Hindi?
As a language which is continuously evolving, English has borrowed a multitude of words from Hindi. Cultural footprints of the past, these 17 words have deep Indian roots and have entered English...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Footprints of 150 Million-Year-Old Dinosaurs Found in Rajasthan Could Be Clue...
The geological team of Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur has discovered the footprints of 150 million-year-old Eubrontes Gleneronsensis Theropod dinosaurs near Jaisalmer. The scientists are hopeful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Skin Deep: The Tale of India’s Tattoo Tradition
From being used as a sign of status to jewellery-like markings, tattoos have been around in India since ancient times. But just how old this custom is, remains a mystery. From the dense, rain-soaked...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Harvesting Happiness : India’s Best Orchards for Fruit Picking Holidays
When did you last reach into scraggly branches and tug fruits free off a fragrant fruit-laden tree? If you’re itching to go fruit picking in India, you’ll be surprised to know you have plenty of...
View Article