Ground Reports

Bengali film ‘Bonbibi’, slated for release on 8 March, marks a departure from Kolkata-centric stories. Producer Rana Sarkar says it could be West Bengal’s answer to ‘Kantara’.

The new influencers are breaking the rules of fashion and no topic is off limits for them. They’re steadily growing in both popularity and views on social media.

For activist Nagendra Jena, ‘Brahmin Shamsan’ on the signboard was odious in the 21st century. The burial ground is now 'Swarg Dwar' and open to all, but Dalits in the village are still not rushing to cremate their dead.

Steep rise in Gurugram’s land acquisition cost hurt affordable housing. But luxury is booming.

India’s oldest living town Vadnagar survived climate shifts, invasions, and falls of empires. Solving the mystery of its first settlers could debunk India’s ‘dark age’ theory.

Unlike UP, the rising saffron tide in Uttarakhand has gone under the radar. So it's only fitting that Uttarakhand became the first state to pass the UCC Bill and fulfill a BJP poll promise that was the next logical step in the Sangh Parivar agenda after Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Gyanvapi mosque committee says have to face 'daily harassment'. Local admin maintains 'approval for anything has to be sought from high-level committee headed by ADG-level officer'.

Surat Municipal Corporation keeps the city sparkling with a high-tech war room, 3,300 CCTV cameras, and a dedicated app. ‘Cleanliness is not just about sweeping,’ says SMC commissioner.

Women in Arunachal Pradesh's Menchukha town are sowing a saffron revolution. They are eyeing a piece of the world's most expensive spice.

At the Mystery Rooms in Rajouri, the visitors have a range of options to choose from. Every game has its own theme with most based on Hollywood movies and series.