At a time when most teenagers were focused on school and science assignments, 16-year-old Vyasji Mishra was trying to solve a practical problem with an unusual idea. A Class 11 student from Devsar in Madhya Pradesh, Mishra developed a hybrid stove that used kerosene for initial heating and water converted into steam as an alternative … Read more
Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are bringing a festive touch to offices as well, and a glimpse from Google’s Bengaluru campus is getting attention online. An employee’s Instagram video shows a simple celebration at work, where a familiar festive sweet became the focus of an office activity.Google … Read more
Larry said the spiritual guru later urged him to go to Delhi and work for the United Nations to help eradicate smallpox. In the early 1970s, American physician Dr. Larry Brilliant travelled to India and spent time at Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram at Kainchi Dham, seeking spiritual guidance during a period of personal uncertainty. Baba … Read more
India’s sheer range of landscapes, dense rainforests, arid deserts, high-altitude cold deserts, mangrove deltas and everything in between, has quietly produced some of the most bizarre and wonderful creatures on the planet, many of which most people have never even heard of. These aren’t animals tucked away in some far corner of the world either, … Read more
Nitin Gadkari (Youtube grab) Mumbai traffic is not a hidden issue. While India’s financial capital is dotted with some incredible architectural beauties and beautiful beaches, the traffic condition still remains a common everyday problem. Mumbai’s traffic has a peculiar way of turning short distances into long journeys. And that’s exactly why Union Road Transport and … Read more
A fake government identity, a convincing story and the appearance of having powerful connections can be enough to make an ordinary person look like a senior official. Recent cases in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar show how people accused of impersonating IAS officers allegedly used forged documents, social media posts, luxury vehicles and claims … Read more
At the Saryu River, she performed the final rituals in the presence of priests and family members. A Japanese woman travelled to Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, carrying the ashes of her late husband to fulfil a wish he had expressed before his death. Mieko Catlett reached the town in August with the ashes of Robert Catlett, … Read more
For Jung ae Um, a South Korean woman living in India with her kids, a trip to an Indian movie theatre was no different. The entrance, ticket counter, popcorn and movie posters, everything looked remarkably similar to what she was used to in her home country. But then, she didn’t know her movie would stop … Read more
Cricketers in second uniform When it comes to India’s cricket stars, we usually recognise them with their highest runs, most wickets and trophies. But a few of these stars have another unusual distinction which is holding official ranks in the police or armed forces. Not many must be aware that some Indian cricketers were appointed … Read more
Video: What’s inside Mumbai’s Baahubali thali? A Mumbai food video is drawing attention online after a vlogger shared his experience of a thali meal that comes with an unusually long list of dishes. The Instagram clip has prompted plenty of reactions, with viewers discussing everything from the food on the plate to the idea of … Read more