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After losing her mother and realizing family recipes were vanished forever, Shruti Taneja created Nivaala to help families preserve their culinary heritage. Now hundreds of families are documenting generations of treasured dishes into beautiful heirloom cookbooks.
South Indian kitchens transformed a colonial crop into filter kaapi through generations of adaptation. The daily ritual blends Yemen's coffee beans, local ingenuity, and a distinctive steel filter into something entirely their own.
While trains across India struggle with litter, Mizoram's railways stay spotless. The secret isn't stricter laws but an ancient value called Tlâwmngaihna.
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.
A Hyderabad theatre group is bringing live performances directly to residential neighborhoods, making drama accessible right where people live. The initiative honors a beloved founder while reimagining classic stories for today's audiences.
Andhra Pradesh is turning everyday residents into paid tour guides who share authentic village traditions, family recipes, and local stories. The program lets visitors experience real Indian culture while giving communities a new income source.
After being told she was too dark and too short to model, Hema Gill turned her Delhi rooftop into a runway and walked her way to millions of views. Her confidence caught the eye of singer Guru Randhawa, proving that when the industry won't make space for you, you can build your own stage.
A new wave of Indian books explores how LGBTQ+ individuals find belonging and express identity through cooking and kitchen spaces. These stories reveal how food becomes a language of acceptance and self-discovery.
A Punjab professor who spent his days teaching Sufi music unexpectedly became an internationally loved singer after one Toronto performance in 2008. Satinder Sartaaj's journey from rural fields to the soundtrack of Dhurandhar shows how unplanned paths can lead exactly where you belong.
Long before refrigerators and commercial energy drinks, Indian households perfected cooling beverages that fight heatstroke and boost energy using raw mangoes, roasted chickpea flour, and medicinal fruits. These traditional drinks are making a comeback as people rediscover their powerful health benefits.
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.
After losing his corporate job in February 2025, Prabhakar Prasad launched a chai business in Los Angeles that's now going viral. The IIT graduate who once slept under grain sacks in Bihar is selling Indian-style tea for $8 a cup and finally feels at home.
Ancient Indian music gatherings are making a comeback in Hyderabad, bringing listeners within arm's reach of artists for deeply personal concerts. The modern revival blends traditional intimacy with curated experiences that help young Indians reconnect with their cultural roots.
Parents across India are rediscovering ancient crafts and nature activities that keep kids engaged without devices. From rolling seed balls to spinning wooden tops, these hands-on traditions blend play with purpose.
Two literary giants from Assam are being celebrated at the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, marking their 100th birth anniversaries. The February event brings together poetry, music, and cultural traditions spanning generations.
A young Mumbai artist transforms brass and metal into sculptures that capture human emotion, spirituality, and movement. His works blend traditional Indian iconography with modern artistry, bringing peace and joy to collectors across India.
Amrita Sher-Gil painted rural Indian women with unflinching honesty in the 1930s, creating masterpieces that still challenge viewers today. Her five most celebrated works show why she remains one of India's most important modern artists nearly a century later.
In remote corners of India, five villages are preserving centuries-old crafts, customs, and ways of life that modern society has largely abandoned. From handwoven textiles to Buddhist monasteries, these communities prove that tradition and progress can walk hand in hand.
A ghatam player discovered her traditional Indian percussion instrument became her lifeline through COVID recovery. Her new book celebrates how an ancient clay pot transformed her body, mind, and music.