Author: Teesta Rajan
5 village stays for a luxurious rural immersion
Summer is calling, and so are these unique getaways. Indulge in luxury amidst village vibes at these luxurious resorts across India, and spend a vacation like never before.
Visiting Mussoorie? Say cheese at this 100-yr-old Landour shop
In the heart of the misty hills of Uttarakhand lies the enchanting town of Landour, which is home to one of India's favourite authors, Ruskin Bond, and a cheese shop that is deeply rooted in the history of its cobblestone streets and colonial-era cottages.
8 rural women who got the Padma Shri this year
From training elephants to healing people with herbal medicines, these heart-driven Padma Shri recipients of 2024 are raising the bar in social impact, and establishing a legacy through their contributions.
Rural fests you can attend this December
India is bursting with celebrations - from colourful traditions and rituals to music, dance, sports and delicious food. Come and experience the magic of India's festivals taking place in December 2023.
Anusha’s full toss from Andhra village to Team India
21-year-old B Anusha, who hails from a small village in Andhra Pradesh, has etched her name in cricket's glory. She has moved from farm to fame, defying the odds and earning a spot in Team India.
Rural fests you can attend this November
India is bursting with celebrations - from colourful traditions and rituals to music, dance, sports and delicious food. Come and experience the magic of India's festivals taking place in November 2023.
Rural fests you can attend this October
India is bursting with celebrations - from colourful traditions and rituals to music, dance, sports and delicious food. Come and experience the magic of India's festivals taking place in October 2023.
A secret beach where Goans party
Situated between the Arabian Sea and the rugged Sahyadri mountains in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, Shiroda is a tranquil, unspoiled getaway, far from the typical tourist hustle and bustle.
How Kaali the dog unleashed hope for disabled Jitu
Jitu Thakur, once struck by polio, led a tough life in his village in Uttar Pradesh. He moved to Indore seeking independence but encountered brutality. That was until he met Kaali who transformed his life.
Pickled cashews & more at this women-run factory in Goa
From pickled to smoked cashews and more, this cashew factory with mostly women employees offers flavourful treats and a heartwarming story.
Tried these Goan burgers locals queue up for?
Three brothers are using their family's recipes to make your tastebuds jump with joy even at 3 am, in Anjuna.
Rural charm meets royal heritage at this 250-year-old haveli
Nestled in the dusty district of Alwar is a hamlet called Burja – the kind you wouldn't travel to unless there's a reason, and that's exactly what we're about to give you.
Vacation for a cause at Navtej Johar’s village homestay
Renowned Bharatnatyam exponent and LGBTQ activist Navtej Singh Johar is using the proceeds from the homestay to educate the children of Chamaru village in Punjab
Visit these lesser-known heritage sites of rural India
There are close to 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India, but have you heard about these hidden gems?
Start your year in April with these celebrations
Start where you are – is something we Indians strongly believe in as we celebrate multiple ‘New Year’s Days’, throughout the year, in different regions of the country. While these days are usually determined by whether the lunar calendar is being followed or the solar, we say why not use them as an opportunity to finally act on that long pending new year resolution? While Chaitra Navaratri,Ugadi and Gudhi Padwa are celebrated sometime in March, here’s a list of all the New Year’s Days scheduled over the next three days of April, starting today.
Add these local superfoods to your meals
Why spend all your money on expensive global superfoods when you can buy local alternatives at less than half the cost?
Billionaire overnight: Woman finds gold under village land
It’s not everyday that one finds gold under land, but the people of Poi village in Tamil Nadu did and it turned their lives into a dream.
Get a taste of Meerut’s sweetest gur
A little beyond the Uttar Pradesh city of Meerut is a village called Dabathwa where you will find acres of sugarcane and many women entrepreneurs who make and sell pure ghee and gur using traditional recipes. In this video, we cover the story of one such woman entrepreneur - a feisty Jogindra Devi who single-handedly runs her deceased husband’s gur business in a patrilineal Uttar Pradesh.
Making gur and melting hearts
The matriarch of a gur (jaggery) business in Meerut might appear tough on the outside, but Jogindra Devi’s efforts to employ and empower the people of her village are as sweet as the gur she makes.
The girl over the moon
When a five-year-old Akankshya landed in a home for deserted children and orphans, she had no idea that one day she would be on her way to land on the moon.