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Iraa Verma

Iraa Verma

Broadcast journalism student. Drawn to human interest and crime stories.Always looking for the next thing to write on. Certified Ambivert. Thriller, suspense and animated film junkie. Shopping is my cardio. a little obsessed with the idea of freedom. living through stories, telling them along the way.

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History

When a Maharaja carried 8,000 litres of Ganga water to London

How the faith of an Indian Maharaja travelled across seas, allowing him to carry Gangajal all the way to London, remains one of the more telling stories of faith and orthodoxism in early 20th-century India. The world's largest silver jars now stand preserved in the City Palace of Jaipur, drawing the attention of almost every visitor who walks past them.

When a Maharaja carried the Ganga to England

Jobs

'First in my bloodline' trend: Women reject norms, prioritise careers and freedom

The 'first in my bloodline' trend has grown into a powerful movement, with women sharing milestones that break generational norms, from making independent career choices to rejecting marriage or motherhood. It reflects a deeper shift: women claiming agency, challenging expectations, and redefining freedom and success.

The “first in my bloodline” trend has turned into a powerful online movement where women share personal milestones that break generational norms.

Latest Studies

Hooked on reels, lost in reality: Instagram is costing us our minds

The World Happiness Report 2026 highlights a sharp divide in social media's impact. Scroll-heavy platforms like Instagram are linked to lower happiness, while messaging apps like WhatsApp show better emotional outcomes. Experts explain what this means for mental health.

Instagram more harmful than WhatsApp: Mental health impact of social media