Muskaan Ahmed

How ‘181 warriors’ in Tamil Nadu are helping women in distress

The ‘181 warriors’ operate a 24-hour crisis hotline, rescuing women from abuse and helping them overcome domestic violence and legal disputes

Trained as spies by the Japanese, the Indian patriots executed as enemy agents by the British

Cadets of the Indian National Army, amu Thevar (left) and Kumaran Nair (right) and others like them are the unsung heroes of India's independence movement who put their lives on the line for the country

Would you buy a kg of mangoes for ₹2 lakh?

The Miyazaki mango, a bright red and pricey Japanese variety is known for its sweetness. Sold for upwards of ₹2 lakh per kg internationally, it is now all the rage in parts of India

Meet 6 heroes who stepped up when Chennai went down

Meet 6 heroes who stepped up when Chennai went down

A constable, a wireman, a bus driver, a TNDRF employee, a helpline operator and a marketing professional were among the thousands who worked round the clock to rescue others as Chennai was hit by heavy rainfall and floods

How a dream job in Armenia turned into a nightmare

How a dream job in Armenia turned into a nightmare

The latest in job scams targeting the vulnerable and the desperate is the promise of jobs in Armenia. The role of the Protector of Emigrants is thus more relevant than ever before

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