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“Hello, Azim Seth!”

22 July 2016
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.

India’s only all-woman rural newspaper has a new challenge: cracking digital publishing

20 July 2016
“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 […]

How an online platform for children’s books is saving rare languages from extinction

16 July 2016
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.

This is Seelampur: India’s Digital Underbelly Where Your Phones Go To Die

26 May 2016
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.

Inside the Indian BuzzFeed competitor you’ve never heard of

24 May 2016
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.