At 109, Alfie Date turned his knitting needles into lifelines, crafting tiny sweaters to comfort oil-stricken penguins.
At iDelight Café in Kolkata, rescued women find healing and hope—served with soulful Singaporean food. It’s more than a meal, it’s a mission.
Sikkim became the world’s first fully organic state by converting all its farmland—over 76,000 hectares—to chemical-free cultivation. This Himalayan state’s bold shift set a global example in sustainable agriculture and environmental care.
Reporter Rhea Dadinath, in conversation with Samara Thettayil, who scored an outstanding 99.60% in the SSC exams. “I didn’t study 12 hours a day — I just made every hour count.” A quiet force of brilliance from Carmelite Convent English High School.
Tim Friede’s self-injected snake venom experiments spark cautious hope in India. Experts see potential in a universal antivenom but warn against replicating his risky path.
Rajendra Padale, a kulfiwala in Mumbai, makes just ₹10 per unit, yet for over 25 years, he’s stayed true to quality and personal connections. “If I use cheaper milk, it wouldn’t taste the same,” he says. His secret? Consistency and customer loyalty, proving that perseverance can overcome even the thinnest profit margins.
At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi can’t join Instagram—but he just hit a 35-ball century in the IPL.
This summer, skip the usual. Dive into India’s forgotten flavors — where every sip is a story, and every glass is a memory waiting to happen.
We were in conversation with Mr. Alag Natarajan, known as the “Matka Man” of Delhi. He has been placing earthen pots filled with water across Delhi since 2014. His simple yet impactful act provides free drinking water to hundreds daily, embodying a quiet act of kindness in a busy world.
Great Stories spreads awareness about the Olive Ridley Turtles and the heroes who have dedicated the better half of their careers working for their conservation. A story by Reporter, Rhea Dadinath
