How did an engineer from Surat turn natural farming into a six-figure success?Vikas Gamit, an engineer, left his IT job to start a natural farm in Gujarat. He grows fruits and vegetables without chemicals. This approa...
27 May, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Vote Yatra: How domestic help exodus exposes urban India's dependenceAs Bengal gears up for elections, domestic helpers have made their way back, highlighting how essential they are to the fabric of middle-cl...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
‘Spicy, comforting and totally addictive’: Food influencer shares easy recipe of aloo paratha with a peri peri twistFood vlogger Viraj Naik gives the classic aloo paratha a spicy twist with peri peri masala. In a viral video, he shows how simple ingredien...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Why not dhoties in the workplace?Indian men largely avoid traditional attire like dhoti-kurta for work, preferring Western suits. While women wear sarees, men hesitate to a...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Maharashtra declares desi cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata' for nutritional milk and dung benefitsThe Maharashtra Government has declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata,' recognizing their historical, nutritional, and agricultural ...
30 Sep, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
Number of Indian Americans in elected offices not reflective of their population, says Kamala Harris"Over the years, we've had so much more participation by Indian Americans in the electoral process running for office. But the numbers are ...
16 May, 2024, 08.11 AM IST
MP govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers rearing indigenous cows; CM lays emphasis on natural farming"Desi (indigenous) cows are essential for natural farming...Farmers should rear at least one desi cow. We have decided to provide Rs 900 pe...
26 Apr, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
Scent of a woman: House of Anita Dongre found missing piece of portfolio in perfumes, ties up with Ajmal to venture into fragrance worldThe brands tested fragrances with 600 customers before finalising new elixirs.
05 Jul, 2021, 05.33 PM IST
These seed bankers are saving India’s native cropsFarmers, agri scientists and even former techies are pitching in to stop hardier and healthier indigenous varieties from disappearing
07 Jul, 2019, 02.09 PM IST
Ask Dr. D: After Tim Apple, are you ready for Satya Microsoft and Sundar Google?A few days back, Donald Trump referred to Tim Cook as Tim Apple.
15 Mar, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
Khadi has a new champion in young startup DesiTudeIt’s not the easiest material to procure in terms of quantity and time, and harder to work with than most other materials. Hence DesiTude f...
02 Dec, 2017, 12.03 PM IST
Embark on an inspiring trip to the wild this summer with your familyGet rid of your inhibitions as you travel in the wild and learn about new ways to have a fascinating time.
25 May, 2017, 05.20 AM IST
- Suits & Sayings: Wackiest whispers and murmurs in corporate corridors
Desi companies are left holding the lemon, and the canny videshi one then uses its cash power to win really juicy contracts. Desi IT, pleas...
27 Apr, 2015, 08.53 AM IST
- Desi Boyz earns Rs 25 crores in opening weekend
Akshay Kumar and John Abraham's 'Desi Boyz' had a decent opening but audiences aren't going gaga over them like girls in the film did.
21 Dec, 2011, 03.56 PM IST
- MTV Desi decides for downsizing
MTV Desi, the channel that was supposed to cement Indian culture's journey from the homeland into the US entertainment and corporate portfo...
20 Feb, 2007, 09.40 AM IST
- India's flying high on the wings of popularity
Desi culture is going places. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s thali has become travellers delight on Singapore Airlines. Foreigners are now enjoying ...
02 Oct, 2006, 03.22 AM IST