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Holi 2025: Colors Splash, Nostalgic Beats - Holi Playlist that We all Grew Up Listening!

Holi the festival of colors chaos and cheer is more than just a riot of gulaal and water balloons It s a celebration that brings people together offers yummy treats like the chilled Thandai Warm Gujiyaan soaking in hues of joy and melodies of nostalgia But what truly sets the Holi vibe Music The beats of a Holi playlist don't just complement the colors they elevate the entire experience From classic Bollywood hits to foot-tapping anthems music binds every splash of color with rhythm turning a playful gathering into an unforgettable celebration It s the background score to your laughter the pulse of your dance moves and the heart of every Holi memory So grab your Pichkaris dust off your white kurta and let s drench ourselves not just in colors but also in timeless tunes Here s a handpicked Holi playlist a journey through decades that we ve all

14 Mar 2025
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She Was Just 12 When She Took on a Water Crisis—Here’s How!

When I was my biggest challenge was sneaking into the kitchen at night for an extra scoop of caramel ice cream without waking my parents But Gitanjali Rao She was busy solving a global crisis Back in at just years old Gitanjali made headlines by inventing a revolutionary device to detect lead contamination in water Her inspiration The Flint water crisis one of the worst public health disasters in recent U S history The Tragedy That Sparked an InnovationIn in an effort to cut costs officials in Flint Michigan switched the city s water supply from Detroit s Lake Huron system to the highly polluted Flint River The water which was not properly treated corroded aging lead pipes causing dangerous amounts of lead to seep into the drinking supply The consequences were devastating Tens of thousands of residents including young children were exposed to lead poisoning which can cause irreversible

13 Mar 2025
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Roof-reshing! How these Ahmedabad Slums are Fighting Heatwaves With White Strokes!

Close your eyes and imagine living in a home with a built-in centralized AC system except there s no electricity no bills no humming machines just pure effortless cooling Sounds like a dream right Now open your eyes to the reality unfolding in Ahmedabad s slums where a simple coat of white paint is turning scorching rooftops into natural coolers With a little science and a lot of impact homes are experiencing the magic of AC without the actual AC With temperatures soaring past C F in the city homes made of tin and mud transform into suffocating hotboxes trapping heat like a pressure cooker Residents like Nehal Vijaybhai Bhil recall nights of tossing and turning sweating through their sleep and watching electricity bills skyrocket in their desperate attempt to power a small fan But now with a simple solution a coat of white paint making the heat finally loosen

13 Mar 2025
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Colors of Redemption: Mathura Jail Inmates Craft Eco-Friendly Gulal for Holi

As the vibrant festival of Holi approaches an extraordinary initiative had unfolded within the walls of Mathura District Jail Six inmates have been working tirelessly to craft eco-friendly skin-safe herbal gulal ensuring that the colors of Braj s famous Rangotsav remain as pure as its traditions Under the Skill Development Mission launched by the Uttar Pradesh government prisoners across the state are being trained in various crafts helping them reintegrate into society with dignity and purpose In line with this the Mathura jail administration took an innovative step by engaging select inmates in the preparation of herbal gulal a product that is not only safe for the skin but also environmentally friendly The special gulal is crafted by blending arrowroot with natural extracts from vegetables Spinach provides a rich green hue fenugreek creates light green beetroot gives a deep red and turmeric produces a vibrant yellow To enhance the sensory

12 Mar 2025
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Watt a Change: Chhattisgarh’s Tribal Hamlets Step Out of the Shadows after 78 years!

What if I tell you that for just one day you come home from work and the power went out no fans slicing through the unbearable heat no fridge standing guard over melting ice no light switch to chase away the creeping dark Feeling helpless right Now imagine that wasn t a day but a lifetime For the tribal hamlets hidden deep in Chhattisgarh s forests this wasn t a passing inconvenience it was a way of life Nights wrapped in pitch-black silence days fought against the sun s fury and the only flickers in the distance weren t from streetlights but from gunfire a harsh reminder of the region s troubled past But something incredible has happened The darkness has been taken away by the soft hum of solar panels drinking in the sun quietly turning beams of light into a new kind of power Tucked away in the

11 Mar 2025
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News That Blooms: The Japanese Newspaper You Can Plant!

What if yesterday s news could sprout into tomorrow s greenery That s exactly what The Mainichi Shimbunsha a leading Japanese newspaper achieved with the Green Newspaper a one-of-a-kind publication printed on biodegradable seed-infused paper When planted these newspapers didn t just decompose they transformed into flowers that attracted pollinators or herbs ready for the kitchen From Headlines to Herb GardensThis amazing initiative was designed to promote sustainability while reimagining the future of print media Instead of ending up in recycling bins or landfills the paper had a second life one that contributed to environmental restoration The ink used was plant-based ensuring that every aspect of the newspaper was safe for the soil and eco-friendly Readers were encouraged to tear the paper into small pieces plant them in soil and water regularly allowing nature to take over The idea conceived by Dentsu Inc one of Japan s top advertising firms

11 Mar 2025
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Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rejoice: The Story of Vantara

Amidst the lush landscapes of Gujarat s Jamnagar a quiet revolution in wildlife conservation is taking shape Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Vantara a sprawling rescue and rehabilitation center that has become a haven for some of the world s most endangered creatures Inaugurated on World Wildlife Day Vantara is more than just a sanctuary it s a proof of human compassion a place where care and conservation go hand in hand With every rescued animal finding refuge here it stands as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the delicate balance of nature A Sanctuary of Hope for Over AnimalsVantara is home to over lakh rescued endangered and threatened animals from more than species This -acre wildlife haven created by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation is the brainchild of Anant Ambani who envisioned a sanctuary where animals could not only be rescued but live nbsp

7 Mar 2025
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The Hidden Flavors: 10 Lesser-Known Street Foods You Wish You Knew Sooner!

I am a big-time foodie not just the click-a-photo-before-eating kind but someone who finds joy in unearthing flavors that often get lost in the spotlight of mainstream dishes Recently my travels took me to Rajasthan where I tasted something simple yet extraordinary Makki ki Bhakhari It s a heavy chapati made from maize flour earthy and rustic often paired with dollops of homemade butter and spicy Garlic and Chilli Chutney It wasn t just the taste that struck me it was the story behind it which is that it is a winter staple for Rajasthani farmers packed with fiber vitamins and an unbeatable charm of authenticity That s when it hit me India s streets are filled with hidden gems dishes that have fed generations but never found a spot in the limelight Let s embark on this flavorful journey across Indian states savoring their lesser-known yet incredibly nutritious vegetarian

6 Mar 2025
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Pune’s Compost Revolution: Fallen Foliage into Flourishing Gardens!

It all started with a quiet walk through the colony garden The air was fresh and the ground was covered in golden-brown leaves In one corner there was a big pile of fallen leaves and for a moment I felt like a child again wanting to jump in and hear them crunch beneath me There s something special about these small simple joys As I stood there smiling I noticed something even more magical unfolding The fallen leaves often seen as mere litter were being gathered not for disposal but for transformation Across Pune a quiet revolution is taking root Residents are turning these discarded leaves into compost breathing new life into their gardens Green Warriors and Their Compost RevolutionNarendra Chawla from Hadapsar is one such green warrior I practice soil-less gardening he shared beaming with pride This season I collect a lot of dry leaves and combine them with

4 Mar 2025
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