WittyFeed, a viral content platform, grew rapidly by blending creative storytelling with data-driven strategies. Its journey reveals the challenges of sustaining growth in a competitive content landscape and the nuances of creating stories that resonate globally.

Nearly a quarter of India’s three million tonnes of e-waste generated every year is dumped in Seelampur. If you live in north India, chances are high that the smartphone you bought last year and trashed because something better came along, went to die here.

Pratham Books is transforming education in India by creating children’s books in multiple Indian languages. This story delves into their innovative approach, the development of StoryWeaver, and their significant contribution to making stories accessible for millions of young readers.

“Hands off the computer!” The words, spoken in chaste Bundeli, still ring in Meera’s ears. Computers were things Meera had first heard about in 2005 while she was still in college, graduating in social sciences. They helped you work faster, she knew that. You could write, no, type, endless reams of text on them. You […]

Azim Seth, once an unskilled worker, carved a remarkable path as an entrepreneur by combining his passion for tea and people. His inspiring journey highlights resilience, self-reinvention, and the unique experiences that shaped his success in hospitality.

Zakhil Suresh, an aspiring chartered accountant in Kodungallur, a small port town on the Malabar coast in Kerala, has a nose for investment opportunities. Suresh, 23, was an early entrant into the swirling world of Bitcoins, a so-called cryptocurrency that is taking the world by storm — it has appreciated about 33 million times since […]

Abid to save a 35-year-old fertiliser plant has turned a small port town 590km south of Chennai into the testbed for a breakthrough carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) in Thoothukudi was looking at closure after its CO2 (a raw material for the plant) supply was cut off. Carbon Clean […]

Silk, India's oldest mailing list, was founded in 1998 by tech-savvy teenagers. Despite the rise of social media, Silk continues to attract passionate individuals seeking in-depth conversations and a sense of community.

Through personal stories and open conversations, this story explores Agents of Ishq, a platform that challenges taboos around sex and desire in India as it celebrates diverse sexualities and creates a positive space for exploring intimacy.

Arvindkumar Alagarswamy, a passionate entrepreneur, battling late-stage pancreatic cancer, founded Attune Technologies to revolutionize healthcare software solutions. This story, a tale of resilience, innovation and the human spirit, explores his life, his company and the challenges faced by his family and team in the wake of his loss.

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.

Founded by Kiran Jonnalagadda and Zainab Bawa, HasGeek is more than just a tech community. Their story, a blend of technology, activism, and community building has revolutionized the tech ecosystem in India with integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.