Celebrated classical dancer Sonal Mansingh shares her thoughts on dance, criticism, and Delhi’s shrinking spaces for performance; she calls for urgent revival of cultural venues while recalling her remarkable journey in classical art forms

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Septuagenarian Abdul Gaffar is the go-to man for people looking for the Tricolour; he also distributes many flags free of cost to people

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Ashwini Kumar, a former police officer who served as Director General of BSF, played a role in security of several Olympic Games and was known as a thinking cop

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The 34-year-old, known to blend traditional instruments with modern sounds, has given 30 live performances across the country and is the brain behind ENZY Studios

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Dhirendra Brahmachari had shot to fame thanks to access to ex-PM Indira Gandhi but his fall was equally drastic after her death

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Overcoming a severe accident and pandemic challenges, Anant Mandelia revitalised his sustainable farming startup, Delia, setting a benchmark in organic produce and winning prestigious awards

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On portrayal of tawaifs in mainstream media like Heeramandi, Manjari Chaturvedi emphasises the commercial motivations driving Bollywood productions and the limitations of cinematic representations

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Animal activist Manavi Rai, who quit her job to focus on helping animals, says people adopt foreign breeds only to abandon them later; wants people to go for desi breeds

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