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30 years on, an ultra-marathon to remember Berlin Wall victims
Memorials along the 160-km-route tell the personal stories of many of the around 130 people killed while trying to cross the Cold War relic
“You do look terrific,” I said. He had lost so much weight he looked malnourished. There were dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn’t slept fo
Janata watches and Braille timepieces: A visit to HMT’s new museum in Bengaluru
‘When former employees come here, they cry’
The Ramayana gives us many lessons and does so in simple terms. While the Vedic texts also give us the same lessons, they are difficult to comprehend,
The Hong Kong images of protesters throwing projectiles at the police force, shocking as they are, are tame compared to the open resort to — and justif
Tricolour Dishes You Should Try This Independence Day
Let’s soak in the spirit of celebration with some delicious tricolour recipes
World Organ Donation Day 2019: Donating An Organ Is Like Gifting A Life
One organ donor can save up to eight lives!
We Still Retain A Strong Textile Handwriting That Is Indian, Says Deasigner R..
Designer Ritu Kumar talks on the role played by the fashion industry in the revival of Indian weaves few days prior to Independence Day
The women sea divers of Rameshwaram
Did you know where the agar-agar in your favourite dessert comes from? The answer lies in Rameswaram, where we join women divers on their quest for se
Poorna, the youngest girl in the world to scale Mount Everest, shares her story
Poorna Malavath was in the Visakhapatnam to launch her biography
Taken for a ride: on India’s gender-blind transport system
Over 84% of trips by women are by public, intermediate public and non-motorised modes of transport, says Nidhi Adlakha
Lessons in consent from a bike messenger
How a solo rider from Chennai rode along across the country to spread awareness on sexual harassment
How to love a crocodile? Reptile expert Zai Whitaker gives insights
Reptile expert and author Zai Whitaker describes how Madras Crocodile Bank keeps alive her love for these creatures and her desire to tell their tales
The recent indiscriminate killing of tribal people in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, by Gujjar men once again brings to the fore how governments have failed t
Reptile expert and author Zai Whitaker describes how Madras Crocodile Bank keeps alive her love for these creatures and her desire to tell their tales
Site of the Ratnagiri petrochemicals project: Uncertain ground
The livelihoods of several thousand farmers and fishermen hang in the balance as the powers that be decide on the site of what will be India’s largest
Meet Subramani Mariappan, the owner of over 115 aircraft models
Subramani Mariappan, member of Plane Spotters Chennai, is the owner of over 115 aircraft models
Coastal Students’ Cultural Forum empowers youth of coastal community
The NGO works among students of 42 fishing villages in Thiruvananthapuram district
Helping children with special needs become self-sufficient
Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy enables children with special needs to become self sufficient
The story behind Anand Kumar's success
Post the release of Bollywood movie Super 30 based on him, Anand Kumar says he needs to learn time management
This Corporation school in Madurai now has smart classrooms, thanks to alumnus Shiv Nadar
Elango Corporation School would have remained in a state of derelict but for one of its old students — Shiv Nadar, the founder-chairman of HCL
Tiruchi’s Viscountess Goschen Government Girls (Muslim) Higher Secondary School has been functioning through highs and lows for over a century
Bian Li, founder of The Hungry Lab, is out to help entrepreneurs build their dreams
Post the release of Bollywood movie Super 30 based on him, Anand Kumar says he needs to learn time management
Specially-Abled Man In Madhya Pradesh Becomes Inspiration To Youth, Others Like Him
Abhay Prajapati, who was afflicted with polio at a young age, has not let disability hold him back and earns a living as an automobile mechanic
Thirukkural talks about birth and death, comparing them to sleep and waking. Death is akin to sleep, while waking up is like birth, according to Thiru
Need someone to talk to? Here are a few safe online spaces to find kind listeners
The perfect people living perfect lives on Instagram might depress you. But social media can also be a place to find kind listeners, as these pages prove
Ramanujacharya was known as Thiruppavai Jeer. In a lecture on the Thiruppavai, G. Satyabhama spoke on Prativadhi Bhayankaram Annangarachar swami’s int
Smitha Srinath’s boutique Maya celebrates 10 years, highlighting the beauty and history of weaving
Andal talks of Lord Mahavishnu’s vibhava avataras in Her Thiruppavai, said Sujatha Raghavan in a lecture. In verse twenty-three, She describes His bea
World Hepatitis Day 2019: Hepatitis Has Become One Of The Pressing Public Health Concerns In India
Hepatitis Day 2019: Hepatitis is referred to an inflammatory condition of the liver. Read here to know more about the disease
Titanic explorer to search for aviator Amelia Earhart’s plane
National Geographic plans to document the quest
A hassle-free encounter with Athivaradar
This pilgrim from the U.S. speaks of a pleasant experience
Salman Rushdie's 'Quichotte' Nominated In 2019 Man Booker Longlist
This year's list was chosen from 151 novels published in the UK or Ireland between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019, the five-member selection panel announced on We
Animal rescue at the click of a button
Blue Cross of India’s new initiative invites people to send in pictures and location of an animal in need of urgent care, over WhatsApp
Look who’s serenading Chennaiites in parks, beaches and railway stations
This group of corporate employees has taken over Chennai’s public places to play music each weekend
Why the millennial man is chucking the rat race
The new Indian male is happy looking for meaning in life and in the process, redefining malehood and the breadwinner role
My spine may be a phantom. But my pain is real. How do I get rid of it?
Lynch victim Pehlu Khan: Victim as accused
A magisterial court in Rajasthan takes cognisance of the State police’s charge sheet of December 2018 that names the Haryana dairy farmer Pehlu Khan, w
Parvathy Baul is setting up Sanatan Siddhashram, a gurukul near Santiniketan
Pens & Polaroids presents a platform for those who are fond of the spoken word
A bouldering attempt in Chennai
The trick is to let go, finds the writer as she clambers up a 12-feet-high wall with grips
People’s Choice Cafe in Sainikpuri
Hephzibah Smith and Mohammed Adam are firm that their cafe will welcome all, irrespective of their orientation
Samyuktha Vijayan, the first transgender woman to join Swiggy
Samyuktha Vijayan reveals how love, courage and support can bring about a positive change
FaceApp Now Has The Access To More Than 150 Million People's Faces And Names
AI-based FaceApp takes internet by storm, but will the data collected be stored securely?
Prehistoric city discovered near Jerusalem
A prehistoric settlement discovered near Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologists offers new insight into how civilizations developed around the end of the
Monsoon Perfect Food To Indulge In
After a dry run on the food front during summer here are some monsoon food recipes to satisfy your food cravings!
Can OMR match up to the glam quotient of ECR?
In a battle of East Coast Road against Old Mahabalipuram Road, which coastal corridor will reign supreme?
