Swati Chaturvedi

Battle of privacy v/s faith

In a world dependent on social media, is sharing passwords with your partner, a symbol of trust or is it healthier to keep some privacy.

Miracles are for real: A Sub-Inspector rescues a 6-year child

Sub-Inspector Sikander Gautam got a call from Madanpur Khadar area about a specially-abled child crying at the red light. Six-year-old Munna could not tell his name or his parent’s name due to speech disability. Gautam immediately took the boy in his protection.

Yogurts: A sweet and a healthier choice

Yogurt should taste the way you like it. Some people like their yogurt strong and tart; some like it mild and custardy, and others like it thick.

Randeep Hooda and his love for indie dogs

Actor Randeep Hooda took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with his dog Bambi, who is an indie adoptee. Hooda is a strong voice for the adoption of indigenous breeds instead of expensive inbred dogs.

Social fluency redefines relationships!

The year of building health and immunity

A strong immune system could be the perfect solution to tackle COVID-19. Building the body’s defence through food and herbal concoctions became a top priority for most people during the ongoing pandemic.

When these sons stood by a hapless mother

After seeing a viral video on social Hoshiarpur based fitness expert Mandeep Singh Manny and activist Ajaib Singh Goldy came to the rescue of thild old lady and her son.

Changing lives, one stitch at a time

Called Ek Chadar Meri Bhi, this initiative helps jobless tailors create shopping bags out of lightly used bed sheets.

Falling in love with ceramics again!

Millennial couples are increasingly going in for stoneware, ceramics and clayware. Young and socially aware couples have been going in for more organic and sustainable tableware

There is no such thing as a boring green meal

A growing number of people are falling in love with vegetarian platters that bring together imagination and flavours.

Feeding the good bacteria! Uncovering fermentation

Long forgotten food preservation technique of fermentation is back in vogue as people are seeking alternative thirst-quenchers with added benefits like natural ingredients and low sugar content leading to improved gut health.

Clicks of compassion: Photographer raises funds for Covid-19 warriors

Ashish Sulkh decided to auction his most treasured photographs to be able to contribute to PM CARES Fund

This superhero is shredding patriarchy to bits!

Hulk has been very busy with household chores in the lockdown! A fun series by photographer Guru Charan shows him chopping onions, washing clothes, and cooking meals!

This young rapper says being poor doesn’t mean you give up dreaming

The son of a driver who can barely make both ends meet, Vikas Bhagel had no means to produce his rap video. His friends came together to help him shoot and edit it.

Rifle in one hand, milk packet in the other: RPF constable’s humane gesture to help distressed mother

A video of Railway Police Force (RPF) constable Inder Singh Yadav running after a Shramik Special train to help a distressed mother went viral, and showed that heroes are all around us.

HT SPOTLIGHT: Making society more inclusive for differently abled persons

The coronavirus outbreak has been very harsh on differently-abled individuals, and apart from the physical distress, their mental health, too, has been severely affected.

HT SPOTLIGHT: Stop ostracising, start accepting

As we move ahead in our battle against Covid-19, the stigma attached with patients and frontline workers has exacerbated their suffering.

HT SPOTLIGHT: Staying sane sans human touch

Amid the Covid-19 pndemic, the touch and hug of friends, the caress and embrace of a partner, and the many random handshakes and pats that always went unnoticed and unregistered are being valued like never before.

HT SPOTLIGHT: Time to be strong in the face of the pandemic

The novel pandemic has led to heightened feelings of anxiety, experts tell us how to deal with it.

A star-shaped papaya reconnected this HT reader with long-lost friends!

Nothing in life should be taken for granted, not even a celestial looking papaya, the lockdown has taught us!

Doing good quietly: HT reader Anil Vinayak took a rickshaw ‘joy ride’ just to help this man

Vinayak wanted to bring a smile on the face of Baldev Kumar; he didn’t want to embarrass him by offering donation

HT City spotlight: Beating lockdown gloom like a boss

As we devote this fortnight to the care of the elderly, we talk to people who are using this time to renew their hobbies.

Messiahs of mercy

In a bid to help migrants, Agra police set up stalls to provide slippers and shoes to these daily wage workers, free of charge

Driven by courage: Meet the specially-abled riders who are going the extra mile to help others

These riders are providing rations to security guards, rickshaw pullers, homeless people and migrant labourers across Delhi.

Men in khaki give footwear to migrant workers walking thousands of miles to reach home

Agra police set up stalls to provide slippers and shoes to migrant workers free of charge.

A thoughtful treat for the little ones!

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights surprised the kids of this welfare home with goodies they were craving for.

HT City spotlight: Giving back love to the elderly

The elderly battle the demons of loneliness, anxiety and depression. During times of isolation, fear and uncertainty due to coronavirus, these feelings have heightened.

Smiling behind the mask: Facial covering symbolise our relentless fight against Covid-19

From statues to art work, masks are everywhere, giving out the message that corona warriors will win this battle.

Bathinda’s hero: This cop is everyone’s favourite, fans love to draw his sketches

Nanak Singh, the SSP of Bathinda regularly engages with his fans on social media, says it builds a direct connection that solves many problems.

Courage wins all wars, this little robin tells us

A robin built its nest in an unlikely place, a traffic light!  It brings us a message that there’s no adversity you can’t beat with courage.