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India's 6 Samosas: Square, Cabbage-Filled & Potato-Free
Daily Mix1d ago

India's 6 Samosas: Square, Cabbage-Filled & Potato-Free

From triangular potato classics to square mutton-filled lukhmi, India's regional samosas break every rule you thought defined the beloved snack. On World Samosa Day, discover how six states turned one Central Asian import into six completely different comfort foods.

The Better India2 min read
19-Year-Old Chef Brings Indian Recipes to Australia
Community HeroesApr 27

19-Year-Old Chef Brings Indian Recipes to Australia

Aanal Kotak turned a childhood dream into The Secret Kitchen, a restaurant chain celebrating ancient Indian recipes with modern twists. Her signature "Caged Samosa" is now the fastest-moving starter at her Sydney location.

The Better India2 min read
Botanist Brings Indian Food to Brazil After Family Crisis
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Botanist Brings Indian Food to Brazil After Family Crisis

When Vijay Bavaskar lost his job after a cardiac arrest, his family turned to food. Today, their São Paulo restaurant serves Indian cuisine to everyone from local diners to prime ministers.

The Better India2 min read
Boston's Suya Joy Brings Nigerian Comfort Food Home
Acts of KindnessAug 21

Boston's Suya Joy Brings Nigerian Comfort Food Home

A Nigerian restaurant in Boston's Nubian Square is serving homesick travelers authentic pepper soup and plantains straight off their international flights. Suya Joy was built to give Nigerian immigrants a taste of home while introducing Bostonians to West African cuisine.

Great Big Story2 min read
Google Scientist Gains Japanese Parents From In-Flight Chat
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Google Scientist Gains Japanese Parents From In-Flight Chat

A simple act of kindness on a 2019 flight turned into a lifelong cross-cultural family bond. Google researcher Raj Dabre's story of helping an elderly Japanese couple has touched hearts worldwide.

Indian Express2 min read
IIT Student From Small Town Finds Home in Tech and Poetry
VideosFeb 15

IIT Student From Small Town Finds Home in Tech and Poetry

Mohit from Narnaul, Haryana, cracked one of India's toughest exams and discovered that IIT Mandi offered more than just engineering excellence. Three years later, the once-reserved small-town student leads the campus Writing Club and has learned the power of teamwork.

Indian Express2 min read
How India Celebrates Ramadan From Kerala to Kashmir
Acts of KindnessMar 10

How India Celebrates Ramadan From Kerala to Kashmir

From tuna curries in island mosques to haleem pots in Hyderabad, India's Muslim communities celebrate Ramadan with flavors and traditions shaped by centuries of local culture. Each region brings its own spirit to the holy month.

The Better India2 min read
Delhi's Ramadan Food Scene Brings Thousands Together Nightly
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Delhi's Ramadan Food Scene Brings Thousands Together Nightly

As the sun sets during Ramadan, Delhi's historic food lanes transform into vibrant gathering places where families and friends share traditional Iftar meals. From Old Delhi's Jama Masjid area to Shaheen Bagh's bustling streets, the city's culinary traditions are creating moments of connection and joy.

The Better India2 min read
Pakistani Brands Turn Ramadan Ads Into Kindness Lessons
VideosMar 12

Pakistani Brands Turn Ramadan Ads Into Kindness Lessons

Major Pakistani companies are ditching sales pitches for heartwarming Ramadan campaigns that celebrate generosity, family, and simple acts of kindness. The ads remind viewers that joy comes not from what you give, but from the love behind the gesture.

Google: kindness story3 min read
Woman in Wheelchair Buys First Family Car With Own Earnings
Community HeroesAug 6

Woman in Wheelchair Buys First Family Car With Own Earnings

Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at eight, Himanshika Sharma built a writing career from home and became the first woman in her family to buy a car. Between the day her father carried her down stairs and the day he touched the car she bought, she proved her body's limits couldn't define her life's possibilities.

The Better India3 min read
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Acts of KindnessMar 8

Mexico City Restaurant Hosts Global Women Chefs This March

A Michelin-starred Mexico City restaurant is celebrating International Women's Month with four special dinners featuring acclaimed women chefs from around the world. Each one-night-only event pairs international culinary stars with Mexican masters to create unique fusion menus.

Mexico News Daily2 min read