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
Story highlights: Anand Prakash just turned 24, and he is already way richer than most people in his cohort. One of India’s highest-paid bug bounty hunters and a gig economy hero, Prakash’s life revolves around getting payouts from tech companies for responsibly disclosing exploits and vulnerabilities on their websites and/or software products. A self-professed former […]
FROM OTHER PROJECTS

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.

Indian Teens Vent, Stan and Socialise on Discord

24 November 2021
Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2015, Discord is a platform that allows users to build and engage with like-minded members through chat, voice and video channels.

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 […]