by Charu Thakur | Mar 25, 2025
(March 25, 2025) In a sunlit Melbourne market, a young woman in a “Chai Walli” apron leans over a steaming kettle, the air thick with the aroma of cardamom and ginger. With practiced ease, she pours milky spiced tea from a metal pot into little cups for an eager...
by Amrita Priya | Mar 17, 2025
(March 17, 2025) The latest World Air Quality Report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, reveals a grim reality—13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India. With rapid economic expansion and millions navigating the choking smog of...
by Charu Thakur | Mar 11, 2025
(March 11, 2025) Gurnoor, a small-scale paddy farmer from Batala in Punjab, had seen the family struggle for generations, working under the sun to make a living. Despite changing times, his challenges only deepened due to limited knowledge and access. But everything...
by Charu Thakur | Nov 21, 2024
(November 21, 2024) In 2021, Oprah Winfrey’s “Favourite Things” list included an unexpected star: The Chai Box. A blend of nostalgia and innovation, this product by India-born entrepreneur Monica Sunny captivated Oprah and soon, millions. It was a...
by Charu Thakur | Oct 2, 2024
(October 2, 2024) It was in 2022 that Ryuko Hira found himself accepting the Padma Shri award from the then President of India – Ram Nath Kovind – for his contribution to trade and industry. Having played a pivotal role in India-Japan trade relations, the...
