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Yuvaneshwari Kanagasabapathy and Ramana Madhavi Sankara founded Chotuu Ki Education (CKE) in Hyderabad to give street children a second chance through...
Monsoon dampness does not have to take over your home. Learn how to tackle mould, peeling paint, and soggy clothes with seven natural remedies using...
With just a little soil, some seeds, and the right care, you can have a patch of nutritious greens growing on your balcony, in your backyard, or even...
Every monsoon, India’s landscapes come alive with rare wildflowers like Neelakurinji and Brahma Kamal. These fleeting blooms do more than dazzle —...
From pot to plate, discover how easy it is to grow amla at home, even if you have limited space. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from soil...
Jasmit Singh Arora, the 'Gutli Man of India' from Kolkata, West Bengal, is turning mango seeds into saplings and gifting them to farmers. Know how he...
They said the Desert Rose was too exotic. Too delicate. Not worth it. Jalandhar proved them all wrong. From a small village in Tamil Nadu, he built a...
Learn how to grow fresh and healthy ladyfinger (okra) at home during the monsoon season. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing seeds...
From a 100 sq ft room to a successful startup, discover how Mohit Nijhawan’s Greenu grows over 75 varieties of microgreens using organic methods,...
Camping in India's wild spaces can be a joyful, grounding experience—especially when done with care. This guide shares simple, thoughtful ways to...
Rainy days are the perfect excuse to pause, play, and truly connect. Whether it's cooking an old family recipe or racing paper boats through puddles,...
Discover how to grow fresh and healthy brinjal at home during the monsoon season, even in small spaces like balconies or terraces. Follow this easy,...
Arup Kumar Ghosh from Kolaghat, West Bengal, turned marigold farming into a Rs 50 lakh per month business. Learn how he started small, upgraded his...
What happens when two young engineers with no farming background land in rural India armed with drones and curiosity? Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh...
Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer-turned-social entrepreneur, launched Gullakaari to revive India’s endangered crafts and empower 1,000 artisans...
You might think your rubbish ends with the bin, but for someone else, that is just the beginning. Discover how small and thoughtful changes at home...
From banking to farming, Sanket Mehta in Pune is growing 42 fresh, pesticide-free veggies using hydroponics. Nutrifresh delivers clean and tasty...
From a simple idea to comfort her daughter, Veena Peter's venture, 'Tara's Doll House,' has become a popular brand in Bengaluru, offering eco-friendly...
Each year, Mumbai faces intense flooding during the monsoon. What are the underlying causes, and why do the same issues persist? This piece unpacks...
Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at...
The ITUS Water Drone, developed by the Indian Rescue Academy, is changing flood rescue efforts across India by speeding up aid delivery and supporting...
Sahar Mansoor, the woman behind Bare Necessities, took an ‘accidental entrepreneurial’ leap that reshaped her life and the future of eco-friendly...
Hyderabad's waste crisis once mirrored that of many Indian cities, but today, it tells a different story. Discover how the city built one of India’s...
The Imam Pasand mango, known for its royal flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture, is a rare gem from Andhra Pradesh. This guide reveals how you can...
Ashu Jain, a homemaker turned into a fitness icon, Instagram Influencer (@not.just.a.grandma), and MTV Roadies contestant, is an inspiration for many...
Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of...
Skip the overcrowded hill stations this summer and explore six of India’s most refreshing hidden gems, from the snow-draped peaks of Munsiyari to...
Through its unique fellowships in social entrepreneurship and responsible enterprise, Access Livelihoods is helping young changemakers work directly...
Rituricha Jain is reimagining paper production with Paperdom, crafting sustainable, 100% tree-free paper from banana fibre and textile waste. Dive...
Gyan Shetty swapped his corporate career for a green thumb, turning his terrace into a lush haven with over 3,000 plants. Alongside his mother, he...
No space? No problem! Learn how to grow delicious lychees at home in Indian cities — from balconies to small gardens — with this easy,...
Discover how to make your own eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaner at home using fruit peels. This step-by-step guide to bio-enzyme cleaners is...
Learn how to grow fresh and nutritious microgreens right from your home, even in small spaces. This beginner-friendly guide offers expert tips,...
Aayan Chopra, a 17-year-old student from Gurugram, is trying to help rural India move away from diesel. Through his initiative Project Surya Chakra,...
EcoCushion Paper, a family-run startup, is changing the packaging industry by replacing plastic bubble wrap with 100% recyclable honeycomb paper....
Childhood friends Naren Raj and Ashutosh Ananth are the co-founders of Rescript, a Bengaluru-based sustainable stationery brand that is reshaping how...
Composting isn't just for big backyards—there are easy ways to do it right in your flat. From kitchen waste to cow dung, discover simple ways to cut...
Tired of watching your child scroll through summer? Swap screens for something meaningful with hands-on Indian crafts like Blue Pottery and Rogan Art....
In the hours after every IPL match, when thousands have left the stadium, Bengaluru’s Team Saahas and SWMRT get to work—clearing the waste, sorting...
Two neighbours quit their corporate jobs with one bold mission — to fight India's plastic waste crisis. Their startup, Pepcom India, has already...
As temperatures rise, India turns to its time-honoured culinary wisdom to stay cool. From the sweet tang of Panakam in the South to the chilled...
Maharashtra's mangoes have been loved for generations, but they’re not all the same. From the creamy Alphonso to the tangy Rajapuri, each one brings...
Sagar Malhotra left a flourishing banking career to follow his passion for food. He founded Chakh De Chole and created India's first-ever chhole...
Engineers Shubham Mishra and Ajay Vashisht created EV Doctor, an AI-powered tool that helps EV workshops diagnose battery health and safety issues in...
At 81, Mansukh Dada stands behind a small farsan stall in Borivali West, Mumbai. His weathered hands prepare each snack with purpose, but it is the...
Plastic Odyssey, a 40-metre floating lab, is on a global mission to combat plastic pollution by recycling waste into valuable resources. Docking at...
Karsiri brings you closer to Karnataka’s mango orchards, offering a direct link to farm-fresh mangoes. Enjoy a wide selection, delivered swiftly to...
Explore the fun of gardening with your kids by growing jackfruit at home. This guide covers everything from planting to harvesting, teaching your...
Frustrated by the lack of reading spaces, college friends Heet and Om started ‘Your Reading Circle’ — a simple idea that’s turning parks...
Looking to start your garden but don’t have a yard? Let Poonam Wadhwa’s terrace garden in Ludhiana inspire you. She offers valuable insights on...