Walk into a furniture showroom in India looking for a bed, wardrobe or dining table, and two products that appear almost identical can have very different prices. One may be described as solid wood, while…
Imagine you have ₹50,000–₹1 lakh available every year for long-term financial planning. One option is to buy a term insurance policy that provides substantial life cover and invest the remaining money separately. Another is to…
A steaming bowl of khichdi can feel perfect on a rainy evening but far less appealing during a scorching May afternoon. When temperatures rise, the same person may start craving chilled chaas, curd rice, watermelon…
The Chenab River is one of the most important rivers of the northwestern Himalayas and a major part of the Indus river system. Flowing through spectacular mountain valleys in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir…
The Chambal River is one of the most fascinating rivers of central and northern India. Known for its deep ravines, relatively rich riverine wildlife and dramatic landscapes, the Chambal travels from the highlands of Madhya…
You get into bed at 11 PM intending to sleep, but decide to check your phone “for five minutes.” One Instagram reel leads to another, a WhatsApp message needs a reply, a news notification appears,…
The Yamuna River is one of the most important rivers of northern India and the largest major tributary of the Ganga. From its Himalayan source in Uttarakhand, the river travels through mountain valleys, agricultural plains…
India has always had a strong relationship with plant-based eating. Dal, rajma, chana, vegetables, millets, rice, roti, nuts and seeds have been everyday foods for generations. Yet walk through a modern supermarket or browse a…
The Krishna River is one of the major rivers of Peninsular India and a lifeline for large parts of western and southern India. Beginning in the rain-rich Western Ghats of Maharashtra, the river travels eastwards…
The Mahanadi River is one of the major east-flowing rivers of Peninsular India and an essential water source for central and eastern India. Beginning in the highlands of Chhattisgarh, the river travels through fertile plains,…
