Sowmya Mani

What started as therapy to overcome the struggles of having a child with ADHD, Sushma Reddy took terrace gardening to another level growing 300 plants, including 70 fruit trees, on the terrace of her rented apartment in Bengaluru. She shares her expertise.

Growing fruit trees in pots presents a viable and delightful solution for those limited by small spaces and gardens. Here are five fruit trees that thrive in containers and demand minimal maintenance.

Built by four IIT-Delhi graduates, Aroleap X is a patented, smart, wall-mounted home gym equipment that comes with 100 hours of fitness content and is perfect for apartments.

Remarriage, once taboo, is now embraced, exemplified by children advocating for their parents’ happiness. These Valentine’s Day tales of love underscore the timeless strength of love and the need for companionship at all ages.

Priyatama Sharma, a librarian in Bhopal, grew up in a society where girls were considered a burden. She was sexually abused from the ages of 5 to 15. After leaving her family and starting to work, Priyatama realised the importance of education and earned a master's degree. She is speaking up to help people who endured abuse like her.

Before India’s women cricketers made history on the world stage, one man in Lucknow changed everything. In the 1970s, Mahendra Kumar Sharma went door to door to build India’s first Women’s Cricket Association — and the legacy lives on.

Sangeeth and Kavya, childhood sweethearts, took off on an all India overlanding trip 15 days after their wedding. Over the past 2 years, they've travelled across the remotest parts of the country, in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. They don’t eat out and cook their own food daily!

Nehal Shah, an avid traveller, began taking her son on her adventures and saw the value of outdoor experiences for families. Recognising the importance of nature-based experiences for children, she founded Heart & Soil in Mumbai.

In a viral Twitter thread, IAS officer Divya Mittal shared 12 parenting lessons she learnt from her mother on how to raise a kind, well-rounded individual.

Chandrashekhar Mandal started Digital Labour Chowk to support daily wage labourers by connecting them with employers through an online platform. Inspired by the struggles of blue-collar workers in his family and hometown, he aims to provide them with dignity, identity, and a steady income.