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Why Odisha Leads India in Disaster Management: A Case Study by a 9th-Grader

9th grader Advika Karve from JBCN International School, Mumbai has been studying how Odisha transformed itself from one of India’s most disaster‑prone states into a global example of preparedness. As she explored the impact of the 1999 super cyclone and the years that followed, she realised how Odisha shifted from reacting to disasters to building systems that prevent large‑scale loss of life. What stood out to her most was the state’s commitment to community‑based preparedness, early warning technology and large‑scale evacuations that have saved millions. For Advika, Odisha’s story is a reminder that resilience is built through planning, people and purpose.

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Hidden Gems in Uttarakhand: Why Mountain Homes Is Worth the Stay

A reset in the hills was long overdue. Lansdowne welcomed us with the kind of quiet our urban minds had been craving. Mountain Homes, tucked gently into Asankhet Village, felt like a place that understood slowness. Wooden cottage, morning chai with mountain views, our daughter reading books, and our golden retriever playing in the garden, everything felt beautifully unhurried. With no laptop and no rush, we slipped into a soft digital detox. Evenings under star‑filled skies, home‑cooked meals, board games, and warm conversations made this stay feel less like a getaway and more like a home that held us gently.

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Lessons from the Koyna

When Neuro-Linguistic Trainer and Behavioural Psychologist, Nafisa Master went camping with her grandson Aliasgar Master to Koyna over a weekend, little did they know, that apart from a grandmother-grandson bonding session, they would come back with some life’s lessons. Truly, as Nafisa puts it, ‘Not all classrooms have walls and here’s what I learned from Koyna’. She reminds us, just like how Koyna emerged strong in spite of a catastrophe, we too can come out strong from life challenges.

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Revisiting the magnificent Chidambaram Temple

After being cooped up in the house for almost six months, Amrita Paul and her husband decided to step out with precautions to take a break. The couple took a one-day road trip from Chennai to visit the magnificent Chidambaram Temple. After a long drive, refreshing conversations, change in scene and some hearty snacks, the couple came back home refreshed with new memories and this travelogue.

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