Outliers seperator

Journalism has its main streets, where stories flow predictably. But at FactorDaily, we’re more interested in the side alleys, the hidden nooks. Welcome to Outliers, a fresh take on the stories of people who blaze their own trails.

There’s something magnetic about people who think and act differently. They’re the Outliers: the bold thinkers, the brave doers, the ones who shake up the status quo. These individuals, often lost in the noise of everyday news, have stories that need to be told. That’s where our mission at FactorDaily begins.

We’re expanding Outliers at FactorDaily into a full-fledged journalism project. We aim to bring you clear, compelling stories about those shaping the future in unexpected ways. It’s journalism with a dedicated focus on the out-of-the-ordinary.

The Outliers podcast was born in December 2016 with a simple mission: to embark on a journey of deep, freewheeling conversations, exploring the experiences, trials, and triumphs that define the lives of these outliers.

We promise to keep it real, to keep it engaging. There is no fluff, just the genuine stories of people who dare to be different. As we explore these fresh narratives, we invite you to come along, to see the world through different eyes, and be inspired to find your own unique path.

Step in, and let’s explore the world of Outliers together. Every story is a journey, and every journey is worth sharing.

FEATURED STORY

FINDING SHAMNAD BASHEER

22 December 2022
Exploring the enduring legacy of Shamnad Basheer, whose life's journey reshaped India's legal landscape and inspired a generation of social change-makers.
Further coverage

An open source resistance takes shape as tech giants race to map the world

24 September 2018
Through the journey of the dedicated contributors in the OpenStreetMap community in India, this story explores the rise of OpenStreetMap community, highlighting its role in disaster relief and urban planning.

Meet India’s women Open Source warriors

05 February 2018
“Shut the f**k up”“Feminism sucks” As Vaishali Thakker, a 23-year old open source programmer looked over the hall filled with around 200 people, she didn’t know how to react to what she had just heard. Thakker was one of the five women on the stage at PyCon India 2017, a conference on the use of […]

Anand Prakash, India’s bug bounty champ, wants to create a HackerOne rival

04 August 2017
Anand Prakash, one of India’s leading ethical hackers, built HackerHive to foster a community for ethical hacking after years of identifying vulnerabilities for tech giants. This story explores his journey, the rise of ethical hacking, and how HackerHive is shaping cybersecurity practices.

Inside the making of Leh’s giant artificial glaciers with Sonam Wangchuk

04 July 2017
Sonam Wangchuk’s Ice Stupa project addresses water scarcity in Ladakh by combining traditional wisdom with innovative engineering. The initiative showcases his vision, the science behind artificial glaciers, and its potential to tackle broader climate challenges.

Remembering Atul Chitnis, internet pioneer and fierce open source warrior

03 June 2017
Atul Chitnis, a pioneer of India’s open-source movement, left behind a legacy of collaboration and innovation. His contributions to the tech community reflect his passion for knowledge sharing and his impact on shaping the open-source ecosystem in India.

They killed Dabholkar, but they couldn’t kill his ideas

13 October 2016
Dr. Narendra Dabholkar dedicated his life to promoting rationalism and fighting superstition in India. His relentless efforts spearheaded a movement encouraging scientific thinking and social reform, leaving an enduring legacy.
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Meet India’s women Open Source warriors

05 February 2018
“Shut the f**k up”“Feminism sucks” As Vaishali Thakker, a 23-year old open source programmer looked over the hall filled with around 200 people, she didn’t know how to react to what she had just heard. Thakker was one of the five women on the stage at PyCon India 2017, a conference on the use of […]

How the Phone You Chucked is Killing Seelampur

11 January 2021
The story of a teenage boy Aman is common among the 30,000 men, women and children who expose themselves to toxic fumes, acid splashes and lasting injuries in Seelampur, the town where all our old phones go to die.

Removing Child Sexual Abuse Material from the Internet

22 March 2022
In 2019, the NCMEC got 16.9 million suspected CSAM reports, of which nearly 1.98 million were from India—the single-largest out of 241 countries. The Indian subcontinent ranks high when it comes to CSAM consumption.