Avantika Chopra
Avantika Chopra is a senior sub-editor at The Indian Express.
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MP man distributes free petrol to celebrate birth of girl child in his family
The petrol pump owner meant it as a gift for his sister who is differently-abled and had given birth to her daughter at their home in Betul. Five per cent extra was offered to those buying petrol worth Rs 100 and 10 per cent for those buying worth Rs 200-500.
Sat, Oct 16, 2021
Meet the 20-year-old who won the Diana Award for tackling stigma around sexual health
While Pratisandhi's responses to the queries are backed by research and science, the platform simply takes on an educational role and in no way is a substitute for professional medical advice.
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
‘Coolest band ever’: These boys are winning the internet with their Bangla version of ‘Five Hundred Miles’
The song's cover by two young boys, Anwoy Chakraborty and Anwesh Kanjilal, went viral on social media after it was shared on Facebook by Anwoy's father Arindom.
Wed, Jul 07, 2021
‘It’s like jelly, melts in your mouth’: MP couple grows Miyazaki, world’s costliest mango
To qualify, the fruit has to meet strict criteria. Only those mangoes that fall off the tree are harvested. Of the harvested fruit, mangoes with the highest sugar content, weighing at least 350 grams with perfect, unblemished skin are considered the best quality.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
‘Make weakness your strength’: Motivational speaker Girish Gogia on overcoming life’s adversities
A cliff-dive accident left him paralysed, but it also led to divine intervention and a complete change of thought
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
‘Ugliest phase of my life’: How Covid is leaving a permanent scar on mental health of elders
Isolating during Covid could trigger anxiousness, especially when interacting with family members is prevented, a situation often faced by patients recovering in hospitals and Covid wards.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Married at 15, a social media influencer at 76: Shanta Verma’s story shows dreams have no expiry date
Interestingly, Verma's Instagram account 'Mr._and_mrs._verma', which has a following of over 16,000 on the platforms, was initially named 'Gangsta Grandpa' to upload the humourous content of her husband.
Thu, May 27, 2021
‘We can’t just send condolences’: How ‘Team Avengers’ is helping Covid-affected families
Providing services in Gurgaon, Noida, Delhi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi among other places, 'Team Avengers' aims to bridge the gap created due to the pandemic and assist those in need
Fri, May 21, 2021
What to do when post-Covid symptoms linger months after recovery
As several cases of 'long covid syndrome' have been reported, doctors recommend covid patients to closely watch their symptoms post-recovery, follow a healthy diet and try going back to their usual routine to prevent psychological problems
Wed, May 19, 2021
‘Not ashamed of my scars’: Meet the amputee yoga instructor who is giving hope to others
As a young girl growing up in Barrackpore, West Bengal, Arpita Roy's life changed when she lost both her legs in an accident. Refusing to be cowed down, she overcame all challenges and is now motivating others.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Meet Odisha’s Bhagyasri Sahoo who impressed PM Modi with her Pattachitra art
The idea of selling her handiwork online dawned upon Sahoo when she started painting on rocks during her college days. However, it was only last year in February that she started her venture.
Sat, Feb 06, 2021
Shimla’s oldest antiquarian bookstore struggles to stay afloat amid pandemic
Illuminated with only three bulbs and a ray of light coming through a small window, the bookstore has hosted several foreign dignitaries and personalities like Edmund Hillary and Benazir Bhutto.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
To highlight Covid-19 crisis, Assam artist creates Durga idol using medical waste
Basak, who works with the Disaster Management Department in Dhubri, often had to visit drug stores to procure medicines as a part of his Covid-19 duty. During his visits, he observed that stores used to throw away its stock of expired medicines.
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Textile sector poised to weave out of China, but can India spin a success yarn?
Indian Textile Sector: Experts across the textile industry indianexpress.com spoke to were unanimous that an embargo on Chinese textiles and apparel imports would augur well for the Indian textile industry since China has been dumping a lot of their products into the country at dirt cheap prices.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Virat Kohli as Togalu Gombeyaata, Dhoni as Bommalattam: This studio is giving IPL stars a traditional makeover
After mythical paintings of Dhoni, Kohli, Andre Russell, Rashid Khan, the next in line is Shreyas Iyer of Delhi Capitals in a Mughal painting adaptation and K L Rahul in a Wood Inlay art form from Karnataka.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Visually impaired people are signing petitions addressed to food delivery apps. Here is why
According to a study published by The Lancet Global Health journal, as many as 8.8 million people in India were found to be blind in 2015 and another 47.7 million people had moderate and severe vision impairment.
Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Wholesome meal for Rs 10: How this Delhi NGO is tackling hunger with dignity
A combined initiative by two NGOs -- Hamari Udaan and Action For Community Development Trust (ACT) -- 'Food with Dignity' (FWD) programme aims to ensure that a person is accorded the full dignity of a paying customer and not giving away food for free.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Meet the Odisha rapper who refused Bollywood to keep telling the truth to power
With his raw videos and gritty lyrics attracting attention online, Tandi has quit his job to focus on rap. “Earlier, people did not listen to such rap, but these days people are listening to me and are liking it.”
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
District doctor on leave, how this Mizoram MLA helped a woman deliver baby
"I told them to reach the civil hospital in Champhai and performed the surgery at 9.30 in the morning. The surgery was a success and both mother and child are now safe," he said.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020
Amid heavy rains, sanitation workers go beyond call of duty to report lost package in Chennai
When Selvi (49), Tilaka(43) and Nila (48) were winding up their routine cleaning work at Teynampet on August 9 at midnight, they came across an unclaimed carton box.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
To beat lockdown woes, domestic worker turns entrepreneur with her food business
On the menu presently are only two dishes -- Mangalorean style Crab Curry and Reddy's chicken curry -- and orders are being taken only on weekends. However, Saroj plans to expand her little kitchen when she develops a regular customer base.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Just 20 feet away, how a budding photographer shot the black panther in Maharashtra
Abhishek Pagnis, a Pune-based engineering student, considers himself quite lucky to be present at the moment the elusive black panther made an appearance.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Cop during day, teacher by night: SHO helps 12-year-old boy aspiring to join the police force
However, their journey has not been an easy one. With no designated classroom, chairs or desks at their disposal, the SHO looks for any well-lit area to conduct the classes.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Chennai cop helps domestic worker get back her job after she recovers from Covid-19
Radhe Amma, who worked as domestic help for over 10-years at a complex in KK Nagar, Chennai, could not report to work for almost a month after contracting the disease. The job was her only source of livelihood.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020
From injecting disinfectants to consuming cow urine: Weirdest Covid-19 solutions from world leaders
Politicians of all hues have come up with their own version of "cures", albeit without any scientific basis.
Sun, Jul 19, 2020