Garima Sharma, Author at Media India Group

Lesser-known traditional medicine practices in India

July 25, 2025

India has a rich and varied medical history that goes well beyond mainstream Siddha and Ayurveda. Unique healing customs have thrived throughout its regions and these are frequently based on folk wisdom, martial arts and local culture. These six lesser-known but intriguing Indian...

Tier II, Tier III cities power India’s consumer economy

July 24, 2025

Almost four decades after the economic reforms began, the power centre of the Indian economy has begun shifting from the metros to India’s Tier II and Tier III cities that have emerged as the new growth engines of the national economy, marking a striking shift in consumption, e...

India’s ban on news agency social media handles reignites debate on censorship

July 23, 2025

In July, users across India found that the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of global news agency Reuters, “@Reuters” and “@ReutersWorld”, had been suddenly withheld within India. More than 2,350 other accounts, many belonging to international news outlets or critic...

Path to perdition: Recycling plastic in road construction

July 22, 2025

Earlier this year, scientists revealed startling evidence that concentrations of microplastics in human brains and livers sampled in 2024 are now considerably higher than those found in similar tissues eight years ago. The new findings, published in Nature Medicine, confirmed tha...

Drone Warfare: Redefining military conflicts with precision and swarm tactics

July 21, 2025

Ever since they were first prominently used by the United States in its war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, they have fascinated not just military commanders around the world but the general populace as well. Capable of carrying out strategic strikes against any kind of targe...

Six lesser-known tribal rituals still practiced across India

July 20, 2025

Tribal communities in India uphold a diverse range of traditions, many of which are remarkably different from those of the general public. These customs support spirituality, a strong bond with the environment and community cohesion. Here are six tribal traditions from all around...

Ponmudi: Unexplored gem of Western Ghats

July 18, 2025

Ponmudi, a hill station whose name means “Golden Peak,” is more than justified by its shimmering vistas, lush landscapes and air of quiet enchantment, is located in the serene reaches of the Western Ghats, just over 60 km northeast of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Even though...

Unchecked noise pollution in India leads to alarming rise in hearing loss

July 17, 2025

As the city’s arteries begin to pulse with the day’s first traffic, a rising clamour radiates over the streets, echoing across residential colonies and school compounds alike. From the incessant honking of impatient commuters to the thunderous reverberations of construction m...

Cross-brand loyalty coalitions transform India’s retail banking landscape

July 15, 2025

Indian retail banks are rewriting the rules for customer loyalty in a digital economy that is changing quickly. Point-based, single-brand reward systems are no longer adequate. Major Indian banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank are redefining retention strategies and cha...

End of summer break: Students return to school after two months

July 13, 2025

“I am excited to see my friends again, but I am also a little nervous about catching up with schedule after a long break,” Aarav Sharma, a Grade VII student in New Delhi, tells Media India Group, as he packs his bag for the first day back after a two-month break. Across the c...

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ outperforms Bollywood on Indian screens

July 10, 2025

Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic dinosaur franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, has stormed into Indian theatres, roaring past box office expectations and setting new benchmarks for Hollywood releases in the country. Released on July 4, the film amassed ...