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Why Rain Smells So Earthy, Comforting, and Familiar — It’s All Thanks to a Tiny Soil Bacteria

The smell of rain feels like a memory you never forgot. Step into the story of petrichor — a blend of science, scent, and soul, shaped by soil...

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Turn Your Garden into a Monsoon Wildlife Haven with These Simple Tips

With a few simple, eco-friendly changes, you can turn your garden into a sanctuary for India’s birds, bees, and frogs this monsoon. Here’s how to...

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This Inspiring Surat Woman Is Spending Her Savings To Teach 120 Elderly Women To Read

When her children grew up and moved on, Beena Kalathiya turned her empty afternoons into something extraordinary — a space where elderly women, long...

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In Kerala’s Vagamon, This Renovated Tea Estate Welcomes Travellers Seeking More Than Just Views

In the misty hills of Vagamon, a forgotten tea estate has been transformed into Chai Vagamon—a retreat where travellers, locals, and artists come...

04.06.2025 10

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Meet The Man Who Quit His Job to Clean the Yamuna River

Every week, Pankaj Kumar and his team take on one of India’s most polluted rivers — cleaning waste, challenging broken systems, and proving that...

02.06.2025 10

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From Jodhpur to Sri Lanka: A Marwari Mom’s Mission to Keep Her Heritage Alive

Discover how Yuvragi, a Marwari mom living in Sri Lanka, is preserving her culture through handmade puppets, folk tales, and dialect-based...

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How 1 Kerala Resident Taught Over 10000 People to Swim & Conquer Their Fear of Water

Every morning at 5:30 AM, a quiet revolution unfolds on a Kerala riverbank. Led by one man, Saji Valuvassery, this floating classroom has taught over...

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Fed Up With Plastic Pads, She Created a Gentler, Greener Solution That Reached 4 Million Women

What began as a painful period led Geeta Solanki to a simple cloth pad — and a powerful idea. Today, her social enterprise Unipads is helping rural...

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Rinse It? Bin It? Reuse It? A Beginner’s Glossary to Sort Your Waste Right

From e-waste to compostable scraps, this simple, no-jargon guide helps you understand your trash, sort it better, and support a cleaner India.

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‘My Sister Has Schizophrenia: What I Learnt About Love, Boundaries & Burnout While Caring For Her’

For over a decade, Mahira quietly bore the weight of caregiving—supporting her sister with schizophrenia amidst stigma, silence, and a broken...

28.05.2025 10

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He Couldn’t Find a Bouquet for His Girlfriend — Now He Runs a Rs 4000 Cr Flower Empire

Disappointed by wilted roses and dull bouquets, Vikas Gutgutia didn’t just walk away — he built Ferns N Petals from scratch, worked with farmers,...

23.05.2025 3

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Why More People Are Replacing Cement with Lime Plaster in Indian Homes

Long before cement took over, Indian homes stayed cool and breathable with lime plaster. As cities heat up, this ancient building material may be...

23.05.2025 6

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How Innovative Apps Are Turning Kids Into Wildlife Spotters & Conservationists

With smartphones in hand and curiosity in their eyes, today’s children are exploring nature up close. Technology is turning their discoveries into...

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Beating the Heat, the Indian Way: Timeless Village Tricks for a Cooler Summer

As India faces record-breaking heat, age-old rural practices offer low-cost, sustainable solutions for urban homes. Here's how.

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Why a Tiny Village in Karnataka Holds the Sole Right to Make India’s Flag

Explore how a humble khadi workshop in Karnataka became the sole official maker of the Indian national flag, combining tradition, patriotism, and...

16.05.2025 10

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How Much Money Can You Save Monthly by Driving an Electric Car in India?

With rising petrol prices and better EV options, more Indians are making the switch. Here’s how much you can save each month by driving electric —...

15.05.2025 6

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A Smart Way To Beat LPG Price Hikes: Build Your Own Biogas Plant With This Step-By-Step Guide

Leftovers don’t have to be waste. With a basic home setup, you can turn your kitchen scraps into cooking gas — and make your home more...

12.05.2025 10

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Bengaluru Couple Turns Home Garden Into a Mini Forest — Now It’s 6°C Cooler

In a 1,500 sqft home in Bengaluru, Sumesh and Meethu Nayak have built a zero-chemical jungle with over 2,000 plants, solar power, and over 49 bird...

10.05.2025 10

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Summer in Ernakulam: 5 Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Will Love (And Learn From!)

A throwback to sun-soaked, gadget-free summers — this list of adventures in and around Ernakulam helps kids (and parents) break free from screens...

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Beyond IITs & IIMs: 4 Surprising Courses You Didn’t Know Existed in Indian Universities

Looking for a career path that’s anything but ordinary? From healing through music to solving climate challenges with science, Indian universities...

08.05.2025 10

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These 4 Tamil Nadu Projects Are Turning Everyday Waste Into Something Useful and Beautiful

From streetlights powered by food waste to jewellery made from newspapers, these 4 NGO’s in Tamil Nadu are upcycling discarded materials into tools...

07.05.2025 9

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5 Easy Ways Indians Are Turning Kitchen Waste Into Manure at Home

What seems like waste to the common eye is actually a treasure trove of nutrients for plants. These people found interesting ways to nourish their...

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Want to Learn Farming & Live Sustainably? These 5 Tamil Nadu Farms Welcome Volunteers

Looking for a break from the daily grind? Explore these volunteering opportunities that give you a taste of sustainable living.

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