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For years, small farmers lost grain and money at diesel mills. Now, SEMA Alto’s solar rice mills help them recover 30 percent more rice, earn...
Want to teach your kids where their food comes from? A Kerala gardener turned her terrace into a thriving farm with 200 plants. Her simple tips for...
Samvit Govindani and Shaurya Sharma are tackling plastic pollution by turning discarded PVC banners into stylish everyday products. Their initiative,...
Dragon fruit farming is booming across India. From soil-less techniques to making your own fertiliser, these farmers share tips that helped them earn...
From reviving forests to reimagining cities, sustainability in India is being redefined by bold, everyday action. As part of Optum Presents The Better...
In search of a balanced lifestyle and a deeper connection with nature, the couple settled in Badnagar, a small village in Madhya Pradesh, and began...
Turn everyday waste into moments of creativity and learning. These fun, easy upcycling projects help kids discover the joy of making something useful...
Just 150 km from Bengaluru, Mysuru offers the perfect budget-friendly family getaway. From royal palaces and scenic hills to wildlife parks and...
You’ve heard the line: “At the stroke of the midnight hour…” But what else did Nehru say when India woke to freedom? What promises did he...
This Bengaluru entrepreneur transformed a small rose farm into one of Karnataka’s most successful floriculture ventures.
Plan a family getaway to Kodagu (Coorg) with this budget-friendly five-day guide. Explore enchanting hills, coffee estates, and wildlife experiences,...
From starting with just Rs 500 to scaling a tech-enabled farm, self-made mushroom entrepreneurs share the blueprint for profitable, sustainable...
Household waste piles up fast, but reducing it does not have to be overwhelming. This family-friendly guide shows how to swap disposables for...
Short on time? These Indian vegetables grow fast and are ready to harvest in just 30 days. Perfect for balcony gardens and first-time growers looking...
When Delhi-based Pragati Chaswal left her successful advertising career, she did not expect to start an environmental education movement. Through her...
In Tamil Nadu, the Irula tribe utilises ancestral knowledge to extract snake venom, supplying nearly 80 per cent of India’s anti-venom.
Puducherry offers the perfect setting for couples who prefer slow mornings, quiet walks, and simple meals. This 3-day itinerary — budgeted under Rs...
Looking to boost farm income and grow sustainably? Learn how Pritpal Singh moved from traditional farming to hydroponics, built a successful...
Indian farmers are discovering a surprisingly simple solution to restore soil health, slash input costs, and boost productivity — all without...
Neha Byadwal’s motivational journey from a small town in Rajasthan to becoming an IAS officer shows how grit and perseverance can overcome any...
This 5-day, budget-friendly itinerary to Spiti Valley for couples offers ancient monasteries, remote villages, and soul-stirring landscapes, all under...
Palak Arora, founder of Millium, is improving the future of traditional millet farming with her food brand. Combining food engineering expertise and a...
The three friends got together to take the entrepreneurial plunge and founded Heart in Hills in 2021. The venture operated in Uttarakhand by procuring...
Keep your vegetable garden growing through the monsoon with safe and organic pest control methods. Learn how to manage common pests and fungal...
Whether you are new to bonsai or ready to grow your living art, this practical guide offers tips on choosing the right trees, styling them...
At Narayanpur High School near Kolkata, students are learning valuable environmental lessons by turning everyday waste into art and useful products....
Maharashtra has unveiled its first-ever glass skywalk, suspended above the scenic Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg. Surrounded by lush forests, this...
For centuries, storytellers carried painted scrolls across villages, unrolling epics as they sang. But Pattachitra, India’s ancient scroll art,...
Phuman Singh Kaurra, a farmer from Punjab, turned 4.5 acres into a Rs 1 crore carrot farming enterprise. Learn the exact steps he followed to grow a...
In Malleyan, Punjab, heavy rains destroyed the only road linking two villages, stranding 35 schoolchildren. With floodwaters rising and no rescue in...
Bring the monsoon indoors with fresh and homegrown coriander. This guide shows you how to plant, look after, and harvest coriander in small spaces, a...
Monsoon in India is an invitation to explore hidden places where nature’s beauty grows richer and quieter. Journey beyond the usual spots to find...
Discover the inspiring journey of a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand who transformed his barren land into a lush, thriving forest. Jagdish Chandra...
Take a flavourful journey through 17 regional mango pickles of India, each crafted with distinct mango varieties and traditional spice blends. Learn...
See how micro-drones are improving leopard conservation in India by tracking rescued animals during their crucial return to the wild. This innovative...
In Kerala’s Western Ghats, 20 local women are restoring a rainforest from the roots up. At Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, they’ve nurtured over...
In a world of swipes and screens, Gen Z couples like Karan, Tanu and Rohit, Anaya are finding real love through unexpected moments of honesty and...
Create unforgettable memories with your partner in Sikkim, without splurging. From misty mountains and peaceful monasteries to local food and hidden...
Monsoon is not just for chai and cosy corners, it’s the perfect time to grow herbs like coriander, mint, tulsi, and more on your balcony. This guide...
HERB HEAVEN, led by the Mir family in Pampore, Kashmir, is taking the region’s prized saffron to the world. By blending tradition with modern...
Turn the monsoon season into a time of abundance with this practical guide to growing tropical fruits. Explore how to plant and care for fruits like...
Teach your kids these 6 beautiful and sustainable family crafts that turn household waste into meaningful creations — from banana fibre beads to...
Faced with crop spoilage in his village, 26-year-old Swuyievezo Dzudo used his science background to build a solar dryer that costs Rs 7,000. Now used...
At 23, Abhishek Reddy left a Rs 1.5 crore job to build a farm in search of peace. His journey from burnout to permaculture taught him that true...
From saving rainwater to planting native trees, here’s how children can become eco-champions during the rainy season — right from their homes.
At 27, Nishtha Chauhan left engineering to launch a zero-waste café in Gujarat that now earns Rs 12 lakh a month. But it’s more than a business —...
Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a...
Travelling with kids does not have to mean gadgets and grumbles. From spotting cows by the railway tracks to tasting jalebis in a bustling bazaar,...
The monsoon can be a tricky time for home gardeners, but it also brings a chance to nurture your sabzi patch in new ways. With the right care, your...
Parmeshwar Thorat from Beed, Maharashtra, turned the challenges of arid conditions and water scarcity into an opportunity by pioneering avocado...