Sanvi Choudhary, Author at Media India Group

Chapchar Kut: Spring festival of community and culture in Mizoram

March 18, 2026

Chapchar Kut is celebrated across Mizoram, drawing people from towns and villages to processions, dances, music and cultural programmes. Though its roots lie in the everyday life of jhum cultivators, it has evolved into a state-wide cultural celebration that brings together Mizos...

Hanle: India’s high-altitude stargazing frontier

March 13, 2026

While the skies in most of India remain covered with dust and city lights, there are a handful of places that offer amazing dark sky experiences, tailor made for star gazing. Situated in the remote southeastern part of Ladakh is Hanle, a tiny village where daily life unfolds agai...

Delhi Tulip Festival brightens up diplomatic enclave, attracts visitors

February 28, 2026

Shanti Path in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi is bright with spring colours as rows of tulips, bloom across its lawns and central stretches from February 23-March 10. Which changes the usually calm diplomatic road into a lively and attractive space. The annual display has drawn many res...

Chandubi Lake: Assam’s quiet natural wonder

February 20, 2026

For travellers eager to discover places off the usual tourist trail, Chandubi Lake in Assam stands out as a destination of geological, ecological and cultural interest. Situated about 60 km south of Guwahati, Chandubi is not just a scenic body of water, it is a living landscape s...

Amini Island: A quiet coral haven shaped by sea and tradition

February 13, 2026

Amini Island is a small, lived-in coral island in Lakshadweep where quiet lagoons, traditional crafts and everyday village life define the experience, offering travellers an understated escape shaped by the sea, close-knit community and long-held maritime culture rather than reso...

From organic skincare to digital shelves: India’s organic personal care boom

February 8, 2026

Skincare is no longer limited to basic cleansing routines. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that are natural, ethical and free from synthetic chemicals. With this organic trend, small producers making handcrafted soaps, oils and lotions are reaching buyers across India...

Shigmo: Goa’s vibrant spring harvest festival

February 6, 2026

Shigmo, celebrated across Goa every spring, is a vibrant festival that intertwines agrarian traditions, folklore and communal life. Over roughly two weeks, villages and towns come alive with processions, folk dances, music, colourful rituals and shared meals, preserving ancestral...

Rising use of fake caste certificates to gain undue advantage

February 3, 2026

Across India, the growing trend of people ineligible for caste-based reservations turning to use of fraudulent caste certificates to secure an opening in the highly-competitive world of higher education, government jobs or other socio-economic privileges is no longer just whisper...

Old is gold again: Rewriting fashion through upcycling

February 1, 2026

Across India, social media has become a key platform for the cultural shift towards upcycling and creative reuse of old clothes. Creators are sharing stories of old sarees turned into dresses, vintage kurtas reshaped into modern silhouettes and dupattas reimagined as statement pi...

Pachmarhi: A quiet hill retreat with caves and waterfalls

January 31, 2026

Known for its waterfalls, lush green forests and ancient caves, Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh offers an ideal quiet retreat for tourists seeking tranquillity. Located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, about 200 km south of capital Bhopal, Pachmarhi sits at an elevation...

Indian-origin economists steering global economic thinking

January 27, 2026

Across global financial institutions, economists of Indian origin are quietly shaping the direction of international economic policy. From poverty reduction and development strategy to debt management and crisis response, their research, leadership and policy decisions are influe...

Green Homes: How residents are turning plants into indoor air allies

January 25, 2026

With urban pollution levels frequently reaching hazardous in cities like Delhi, families are looking for ways to limit exposure to toxic outdoor air while trying to improve the air they breathe indoors. Beyond mechanical air purifiers or chemical solutions. A Delhi home where gre...