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Father's Day 2026: When life stopped after class 12, a father’s support changed everything, helping him rise, rebuild, and find his own path- Scorching Rajasthan heat. But a 71-year-old hero has been helping travellers daily for 20 years for free
- Not LPG, but sunlight is helping restaurant in Odisha cook and serve piping hot biryani even after sun goes down
- His father drove an e-rickshaw. Family income was below Rs 1 lakh. Boy from Rajasthan reveals how he cracked IIT JEE Advanced: ‘Started studying before 6:00 am…’Hailing from a remote Rajasthan village with an annual family income below Rs 1 lakh, Inderjeet overcame poverty and poor infrastructure to...11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...04 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- He lost his home as a child, once earned only Rs 5,000 per month. Today his net worth is over Rs 100 crore and he’s giving free UPSC preparation to rural kids. Who is Alakh Pandey?Alakh Pandey, who faced childhood poverty, now leads Physics Wallah. He has upgraded a village school in Greater Noida into a learning hub....03 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- No concrete obsession, no fancy paint: Bengaluru couple's home is 45% cheaper and stays 12 degrees cooler. How did they do it?A Bengaluru couple chose sustainability and natural materials for their home. This approach resulted in a structure significantly cheaper t...01 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
- Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star started a one-man-mission to fulfill his mother’s last wish. Today, he has planted 6.5 lakh trees across MaharashtraFollowing his mother's passing, Marathi actor Sayaji Shinde embarked on a mission to plant trees in her memory. This promise evolved into S...28 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Shah Rukh Khan's co-star was once a banker. Today, he's known as 'Mahanayak' of Marathi cinema, made his Cannes debut at 78. Who is Ashok Saraf?Veteran actor Ashok Saraf, a celebrated star in Marathi cinema and Bollywood, recently made history at Cannes with his wife Nivedita. With ...24 May, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- Bengaluru man left dream job to start a falooda shop in Tamil Nadu. Today, he's the owner of a Rs 9 crore brandLeaving a secure corporate role, Bengaluru techie Pradeep Kannan launched a modest ice cream shop in Karur. Facing initial skepticism, he m...02 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- IITian left high paying job in US to become a director, took loans from 30 people to fund his first film. Today, the movie is streaming on Netflix. Who is Tanmay Shekhar?A data scientist left a lucrative New York career to pursue his passion for filmmaking, building his first movie from scratch with communit...29 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Ranveer Singh’s co-star was born and raised in chawl, rejected by directors for not looking like a hero. Today, he is popular actorSiddharth Jadhav's life began in a Mumbai chawl. He faced rejection in the entertainment industry due to his appearance. Jadhav honed his s...27 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- No AC, just pots and plants: How a cafe in Kerala is wowing guests not just with food, but cool atmosphereIn Kochi, Kerala, a unique café offers a cool escape without air conditioning. Fress Trees Garden & Café uses terracotta pots and recycled ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- How a wedding saved 350 kg of waste from going to landfills? Bridegroom's mother took inspiration from her own marriage to save the planetAn Indian wedding embraced sustainability, diverting 350 kg of waste. The groom's mother led the initiative, reviving eco-friendly traditio...20 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...19 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- Move on from sweet and salty lassi. India’s favourite summer drink has more than 10 different flavours that match the lifestyle of each regionLassi offers a refreshing escape on hot Indian days. Beyond sweet or salty, its preparation varies greatly by region. Punjab's lassi is ric...17 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- She took care of ill father, raised 2 children and still cracked toughest exam. But ‘this was not just her victory’. Maharashtra woman’s emotional celebration is winning heartsIn Maharashtra’s Beed district, Sumedha Shekh overcame financial struggles, managed her home, raised two children, and cared for her specia...16 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- His father is a daily wage labourer, his mother sold all her jewellery to buy him spikes. Today, Sakib Hussain is an undisputed IPL starSakib Hussain's journey from a village in Gopalganj to the IPL is a testament to perseverance. Facing financial hardship and lacking equipm...14 Apr, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- IT leaders come together to form seed funding company StartupXseed VenturesFormer Infosys Director T V Mohandas Pai has also invested in startups, including GetActive (a wearable technology start-up) and TheBetterI...27 Aug, 2015, 02.55 PM IST
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