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Indian Kids Build 3M+ Followers Cooking on Instagram
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Indian Kids Build 3M+ Followers Cooking on Instagram

Child chefs across India are building huge online communities with simple, joyful cooking videos that make food accessible and fun. From miniature kitchens to home-style recipes, these young creators are proving age is just a number.

The Better India3 min read
Chef Shares Simple Recipe for Indian Fudge Made at Home
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Chef Shares Simple Recipe for Indian Fudge Made at Home

A South African cookbook author is making traditional Indian sweets accessible to home cooks with a surprisingly simple chickpea flour fudge recipe. The treat called chana magaj takes just one pot and pantry-friendly ingredients.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Indian Startup's $1,128 Stove Makes Hydrogen From Kitchen Tap
SolutionsApr 7

Indian Startup's $1,128 Stove Makes Hydrogen From Kitchen Tap

An Indian clean-tech company just turned ordinary water into cooking fuel with a plug-and-play hydrogen stove that produces zero emissions. The breakthrough could replace gas cylinders in millions of kitchens while cleaning indoor air.

PV Magazine3 min read
Indian Scientists Turn Old Cooking Oil Into Home Cooling
InnovationJun 12

Indian Scientists Turn Old Cooking Oil Into Home Cooling

Researchers in India have developed a rooftop panel that uses waste cooking oil to cool homes while generating solar power. The system could cut air conditioning costs, reduce carbon emissions, and rescue old cooking oil from landfills.

PV Magazine3 min read
Indian Startup Creates Stove That Runs on Water and Electricity
InnovationApr 18

Indian Startup Creates Stove That Runs on Water and Electricity

An Indian company invented a cooking system that splits water into hydrogen fuel, creating only water vapor as it burns. While the technology is real, the stove cooks much slower than traditional methods.

New Atlas2 min read
India Shifts to Electric Cooking as Oil Prices Surge
Planet WinsMar 18

India Shifts to Electric Cooking as Oil Prices Surge

Rising global oil prices are pushing Indian households and businesses toward electric cooking, offering a cleaner, cheaper alternative. The unexpected crisis is accelerating an energy transition that could strengthen India's independence from imported fuels.

The Hindu3 min read
Video Game Venba Lets You Cook Your Way to Your Roots
Acts of KindnessMay 7

Video Game Venba Lets You Cook Your Way to Your Roots

A cozy cooking game is helping players reconnect with their heritage through South Indian recipes and a mother's immigrant story. Venba blends puzzle mechanics with heartfelt storytelling that's making players call their moms.

Good Good Good2 min read
Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home
VideosApr 10

Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home

An Indian innovator has designed a compact biogas plant that transforms daily kitchen waste into clean cooking fuel. The system works without electricity or smoke, offering homes a sustainable alternative to traditional LPG.

The Better India2 min read
MasterChef India Transformed Cooking from 'Loser Job' to Dream
Acts of KindnessJan 27

MasterChef India Transformed Cooking from 'Loser Job' to Dream

In 1997, Indian chef Kunal Kapur was told cooking was "a job for losers." Today, he's judging MasterChef India's ninth season, celebrating how the show revolutionized respect for culinary careers across the country.

Indian Express3 min read
88-Year-Old Grandmother Reaches 1M Followers Cooking Online
Community HeroesMar 24

88-Year-Old Grandmother Reaches 1M Followers Cooking Online

Vijay Nischal waited 60 years to pursue her cooking passion. At 85, her grandson convinced her to start a YouTube channel, and now millions watch her simple recipes.

The Better India2 min read
1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking
Acts of KindnessApr 24

1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking

When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.

Upworthy3 min read
Mumbai Chef Floyd Cardoz Made Indian Cuisine Fine Dining
VideosJun 5

Mumbai Chef Floyd Cardoz Made Indian Cuisine Fine Dining

Floyd Cardoz became the first chef to prove Indian food deserved a place at the world's finest tables. His groundbreaking New York restaurant Tabla earned rave reviews in 1999 and changed how critics viewed Indian cuisine forever.

The Better India2 min read
Bengaluru Team Brings Ancient Indian Diets to YouTube
SolutionsJan 29

Bengaluru Team Brings Ancient Indian Diets to YouTube

A Bengaluru collective just launched a 15-part video series revealing what ancient Indians actually ate, from Harappan fish bones to early South Indian dishes. Using animations and expert historians, they're making 50 years of research accessible to everyone.

Indian Express2 min read
Mumbai Indians First T20 Team to Hit 50,000 Runs
SportsMay 3

Mumbai Indians First T20 Team to Hit 50,000 Runs

A cricket team just reached a milestone that no other squad in the sport's shortest format has ever achieved. The Mumbai Indians became the first T20 team in history to score 50,000 runs across all competitions.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Bhookle Connects 1,000 Home Cooks to Hungry City Dwellers
SolutionsJan 20

Bhookle Connects 1,000 Home Cooks to Hungry City Dwellers

A son's tribute to his mother has become a thriving food delivery platform connecting nearly 1,000 home cooks across India with people craving authentic, home-cooked meals. Bhookle has delivered over 50,000 meals in Bengaluru alone, turning kitchens into businesses.

The Hindu2 min read
Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas
SolutionsJan 21

Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas

Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Indian Heritage Shines at Met Gala 2026
Daily MixMay 5

Indian Heritage Shines at Met Gala 2026

Indian celebrities brought traditional craftsmanship to fashion's biggest night, showcasing heritage textiles and artisan techniques on the global stage. From filmmaker Karan Johar's debut to royal heirlooms reimagined, the 2026 Met Gala became a celebration of Indian artistry. --- ##

Indian Express3 min read
Nigeria Launches Free Cooking Gas for Millions of Families
SolutionsJul 29

Nigeria Launches Free Cooking Gas for Millions of Families

Nigeria just kicked off a nationwide program to give families free cooking gas cylinders, ending the dangerous practice of cooking over wood fires. Mothers in one of the world's most gas-rich nations will finally use the clean fuel beneath their feet.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Indian Brand Makes History at Paris Fashion Week 2026
InnovationMar 24

Indian Brand Makes History at Paris Fashion Week 2026

WforWoman became the first Indian high-street brand to showcase at Paris Fashion Week, standing alongside fashion giants like Louis Vuitton and Hermès. The brand proved everyday Indian fashion belongs on the world's most prestigious runway.

The Hindu2 min read
Kansas City Kids Learn to Cook Despite Vision Loss
SolutionsJan 19

Kansas City Kids Learn to Cook Despite Vision Loss

Nine-year-old Prophet Ndungu was scared of burning toast, but that didn't stop him from making French toast at a Kansas City cooking class designed for blind and visually impaired kids. The program teaches young people essential kitchen skills so they can cook independently at home.

Google: volunteers help2 min read

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