THE ANTS STORIES

With THE ANTS stories initiative, we bring to you stories and incidents that we as a community can’t afford not to see, captured with the lens of truth, in conversation with people on the ground.



Lunar New Year: Celebration to Invite Bliss & Sweep Out Evil

Mar 13th, 2023

Lunar New Year, the 15 days of celebrations to embark on the new year based on the cycle of the moon. A celebration to scare away bad luck & invite prosperity. Read more about what, when, and why of the Lunar New Year.

Chambal Literacy Festival

Mar 13th, 2023

Chambal Literacy Festival- 2 illustrious days of celebrating the Chambal region for its rich heritage and historical significance.

Thanksgiving Day: Evolving Significance But Consistent Gratitude

Nov 24th, 2022

Why is turkey the most important meal on Thanksgiving day? Why is Thanksgiving day important to Americans? How to celebrate Thanksgiving? Let’s explore it all!

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Mental Health Support Groups in India That Can Help You Fight That Feeling of Low

Oct 10th, 2022

It is okay to feel low, but it is not okay to handle it alone. Find mental health support groups in India that are there to encourage and support you.

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Friendship Day: What Millennials & GenZ Have To Say About Friendship?

Jul 30th, 2022

Friendship means different things to different people. We asked millennials & GenZ what friendship means to them. Let’s hear out their take on friendship.

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Eid-al-Adha: The Festival of Love, Sacrifice & Devotion

Jul 9th, 2022

‘Eid Mubarak’  With festivals come history, stories, myths, lots of meals, and of course a platter full of love. Eid al-Adha is called the festival of sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims worldwide with great fervor and gaiety. The story of Eid al-Adha is about devotion, faith, and utmost belief in Allah.  Prophet Ibrahim started having dreams […]

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How to Start Yoga When You Have Never Done It Before

Jun 21st, 2022

Yoga has now become a common terminology worldwide, with approximately 300 million people practicing yoga on regular basis. The roots of this widely appreciated art of mind and body can be traced back to over 5000 years ago in the northern part of India. Yoga is a blend of body postures and movements, maintaining breathing […]

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Mayamma The Indian Drag Queen

Mar 30th, 2019

The meticulous story of the expedition of Alex Mathew from a karaoke performer at bars to becoming Mayamma, the most popular Indian drag queen.

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The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art

Mar 19th, 2019

Love is too beautiful to be hidden in the closet and so is art. And Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art is giving a space to both.

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World Book Day: A Toast to Beguiling Elusiveness of Books

Apr 14th, 2022

Every book unveils a new journey. Celebrate the enchantment of words and dig deeper into a novel aspect of life on World Book Day.

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