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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...
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...
When her children grew up and moved on, Beena Kalathiya turned her empty afternoons into something extraordinary — a space where elderly women, long...
In the misty hills of Vagamon, a forgotten tea estate has been transformed into Chai Vagamon—a retreat where travellers, locals, and artists come...
Every week, Pankaj Kumar and his team take on one of India’s most polluted rivers — cleaning waste, challenging broken systems, and proving that...
Discover how Yuvragi, a Marwari mom living in Sri Lanka, is preserving her culture through handmade puppets, folk tales, and dialect-based...
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...
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...
From e-waste to compostable scraps, this simple, no-jargon guide helps you understand your trash, sort it better, and support a cleaner India.
For over a decade, Mahira quietly bore the weight of caregiving—supporting her sister with schizophrenia amidst stigma, silence, and a broken...
Disappointed by wilted roses and dull bouquets, Vikas Gutgutia didn’t just walk away — he built Ferns N Petals from scratch, worked with farmers,...
Long before cement took over, Indian homes stayed cool and breathable with lime plaster. As cities heat up, this ancient building material may be...
With smartphones in hand and curiosity in their eyes, today’s children are exploring nature up close. Technology is turning their discoveries into...
As India faces record-breaking heat, age-old rural practices offer low-cost, sustainable solutions for urban homes. Here's how.
Explore how a humble khadi workshop in Karnataka became the sole official maker of the Indian national flag, combining tradition, patriotism, and...
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 —...
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...
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...
A throwback to sun-soaked, gadget-free summers — this list of adventures in and around Ernakulam helps kids (and parents) break free from screens...
Looking for a career path that’s anything but ordinary? From healing through music to solving climate challenges with science, Indian universities...
From streetlights powered by food waste to jewellery made from newspapers, these 4 NGO’s in Tamil Nadu are upcycling discarded materials into tools...
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...
Looking for a break from the daily grind? Explore these volunteering opportunities that give you a taste of sustainable living.