Sanvi Choudhary, Author at Media India Group

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...

Beyond the Mangalsutra: India’s regional nuptial ornaments

January 23, 2026

While the mangalsutra is widely recognised across the country as an ornament signifying the marital status of a woman, various regions across India have their own distinctive nuptial ornament, deeply rooted in the local culture and beliefs. These symbols not only mark a woman’s...

Chandragutti: Karnataka’s hill town with heritage temples, old-world charm

January 20, 2026

Chandragutti sits quietly in the Western Ghats, where the landscape is marked by thick forests and rocky hills. The town is best known for its ancient temples carved into the hillside, which blend naturally with the surroundings. With very few tourist facilities, the place still ...

Cinema’s undying obsession with regional stereotypes

January 18, 2026

Indian cinema, particularly mainstream Hindi films, has long used states as visual and cultural backdrops rather than lived-in spaces. These portrayals have shaped public perception, turning regions into easily digestible stereotypes that travel faster than reality. Mainstream In...

Hodka: Exploring offbeat traditions in Kutch

January 17, 2026

Located about 63 km from Bhuj and just over an hour from Dhordo, Hodka is a small village on the edge of the Banni Grasslands near the Rann of Kutch. Unlike the more popular Rann festival areas, Hodka offers tranquillity, authentic interactions with locals and a slower pace of li...

Indian travellers discover slow travel, a step at a time

January 15, 2026

Typically Indian travellers, whether domestical or international, have tended to pack as many destinations and spots on their tight itineraries, simply ticking off the spots from their to-do lists, leaving faint memories of the visit, bar the mandatory photos or selfies. However,...