BBC World
Indian Mother Wins Race Barefoot, Accidentally Exposes Nation's Education System
A 47-year-old widow won a 3km race barefoot to afford her daughters' books, and India's education system is now taking unsolicited feedback.
2026-09-20
BBC World
2026-08-24
The Guardian
Documentary Shows Indian Widows Fighting Poverty and Taboos, With a Support Network That Actually Works
A documentary follows widows in rural India battling poverty and social taboos, proving that resilience is best served with a side of collective counselling.
2026-05-26
BBC Business
Custard Apple: The Fruit That Tastes Like Dessert and Refuses to Die in a Drought
A drought-proof fruit that tastes like dessert is quietly revolutionizing Indian farming, one knobbly custard apple at a time.
The Good Times
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