Articles by Ragini Daliya

World

As Delhi Gasps, This Pastry Chef’s 1000-Plant Terrace Forest Is a Pocket of Clean Air

"On 19 November, Delhi woke up to a blanket of dense and lingering haze as the capital city"s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 400, entering the "severe" category. This happens on most winter mornings — lungs burning, eyes stinging, and AQI monitors turning red. Advertisment Add The Better India...

World

32-YO From Kerala Takes Malayalam Short Film Made for College Project All the Way to the Student Oscars

Sidharth Harikumar's Malayalam short film, "Vasu," has earned a coveted spot as a finalist at the 2025 Student Academy Awards, often dubbed the Student Oscars. Selected from over 3,000 global entries, the 16-minute drama, set in rural Kerala, explores the profound guilt and self-imposed isolation of a retired police constable...

Technology

For 30 Years, These Tamil Nadu Villages Have Celebrated a Silent Diwali — for the Sake of Birds

"Every year, as India explodes into colour and sound during Diwali, a cluster of villages in Tamil Nadu lights up in silence.Advertisment Add The Better India As A Trusted Source In Kollukudipatti, S Maampatti, and Vettangudipatti, nestled near the serene Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary in Sivaganga district, the festival of lights...