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At 21, Bahaar Anand was chasing the corporate dream. By 25, she’s built a thriving art business with clients from Mumbai to New Jersey without an...
Behind the grand arches and stone walls of India’s historic forts and caves lie hidden acoustic marvels, secret tunnels, and brilliant design tricks...
Cooking with kids can be more than just a bonding activity – it can be a hands-on science class where yeast makes dough rise like magic, sugar...
From snakes to skins, monsoon is prime time for reptile sightings. These simple, eco-friendly tips will help keep your home and garden reptile-free.
Turn your kitchen into a mini science lab with these five easy and safe experiments for kids. From bubbling volcanoes to dancing raisins and stretchy...
In the quiet village of Netravali, Goa, lies Budbudyachi Talli — a 400-year-old ‘Lake of Bubbles’ that comes alive when you clap. Steeped in...
From idli and pongal to khichdi and dhokla, these dishes have travelled through centuries yet remain staples on Indian plates.
The rare blue pinkgill and the white shuttlecock mushroom have been recorded in Telangana for the first time, offering new and interesting clues about...
From a Guwahati kitchen to homes across India, 20-year-old Tilak Pandit’s Desi Tesi is bringing thekua and Bihari nostalgia back in style.
With mobile libraries full of storybooks in English, changemaker Chetan Pardeshi and his team of volunteers are giving rural children more than just...
Planning a trip to Darjeeling with your children? From toy trains to tiger safaris, here’s how to turn it into a magical, meltdown-free adventure.
In a world where screens dominate playtime, these five free mobile apps help children reconnect with nature — through birdwatching, plant-spotting,...
Once a schoolteacher, Suman Bokan now feeds 40 people a day with traditional Haryanvi meals cooked over fire in clay pots on her rooftop in Gurugram.
Monsoon can leave your garden waterlogged and wild. August is the best time to revive it. Here’s how to reset your green space in five simple steps.
At 16, Manvi Mehta couldn’t make sense of what was happening in her mind. Years later, she’s a professor who still lives with bipolar disorder —...
In parts of India, classrooms have no walls — just forests, paw prints, and whispers of the wild. Here, children learn to rescue snakes, track...
Once hunted for meat, the Asian Giant Tortoise is making a quiet comeback in Nagaland—thanks to the relentless efforts of tribal youth turning...
What if your terrace could become a peaceful forest haven? With just 10 simple steps, you can grow a lush, living ecosystem right at home. From smart...
Years of careful planning, habitat improvement and breeding efforts at Delhi Zoo finally bore fruit as six Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born — the...
When Coimbatore-based chartered accountant Vikash Kumar went looking for a chemical-free swimming pool for his young son, he realised that most city...
Swap gadgets for binoculars and malls for muddy trails. From Bengaluru to Jaipur, explore these wildlife-themed parks across India where your kids can...
After years of heartbreak and near setbacks, Sikkim’s Himalayan Zoological Park is celebrating the birth of two red panda cubs. With just 10,000 red...
In a discovery that blends biodiversity with Indigenous culture, researchers have identified two new frog species — Raorchestes jadoh and...
In Delhi-NCR’s urban sprawl, Ramveer Tanwar — a former engineer — has been reviving dying ponds through community-led efforts. His initiative,...
West Bengal is quietly scripting a revolution in public service. With 84 women IAS officers—more than any other state in India—it is setting an...
More and more parents are swapping city chaos for compost pits, taking their kids to sustainable farms for a much-needed reset. At these earthy...
Aritra Roy, a software engineer from Tripura, completed a triathlon to Mount Everest — cycling across states, summiting the world’s highest peak,...
Born on Majuli Island, Munmuni Payeng grew up watching floods wash away land and lives. At 25, she’s leading a community-driven mission to plant one...
What started with one bench in a village is now a movement across India. Using stuffed plastic bottles as bricks, communities have built toilets and...
In the heart of Kolkata, a young boy’s music is stopping people in their tracks. Debraj’s dream? To turn street performances into a passport to...
Datura’s ghostly blooms and nocturnal charm make it a showstopper in any urban garden. With the right care, even a balcony can become its stage.
Many communities in India live in harmony with wildlife, driven by tradition, spirituality, and deep-rooted respect for nature. These stories prove...
A farmer in Lalpur, Chhattisgarh, Milan Singh Vishwakarma earns up to Rs 8 lakh annually through sustainable lac farming, inspiring others to follow...
From temple offerings to hair care rituals, the hibiscus flower does it all. Here’s how to grow this colourful powerhouse on your balcony with just...
What began as a florist’s curiosity has now grown into an inspiring eco-art movement in Senapati, Manipur, where artist Nelly Chacheya transforms...
These fuss-free plants thrive during the rainy season and ask for almost nothing in return — perfect for beginners, lazy gardeners, or anyone short...
With over 1,200 active volunteers and no physical classrooms, Pehchaan has supported 5,000 slum children in Delhi through 10 years of learning. The...
After being denied a US visa, Davinder Singh Mushkabad returned to his village in Punjab and turned to farming. Today, his cooperative model empowers...
In a quiet corner of Birbhum, what began as a barren stretch of red soil is now Moram - a vibrant forest of craft, care, and community. Built by and...
After becoming a mother, Bhawna Dehariya didn’t pause her mountaineering dreams — she climbed higher. From a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh to...
Inspired by a label in London and trained in Israel, Harshit Godha is now helping Indian farmers grow world-class avocados on home soil. By 2023, his...
They pollinate your food, clean your soil, and keep pests in check — all without a sound. These five insects may be tiny, but their impact on the...
Filmmakers Raman Siddhartha and Manju Narayan returned to Himachal to build Kosen Rufu Village Recluse — a sustainable homestay made of local mud,...
Moved by the suffering in his hometown, Basaiah Hiremath left a high-paying job in the US to return to Karnataka. His solution? Moringa: a superfood...
You won’t find resorts or big-name spots here. Just hot springs in the forest, locals who’ll feed you like family, and a lot of rain. If you’re...
Spiny on the outside, easy to grow on the inside — learn how to cultivate kantola during monsoon with this step-by-step guide.
At 58, Dolly Rana became a bus conductor in West Bengal to fulfil her late father’s dream. Clad in a saree, she braved debt, loss, and daily...
Long before fast fashion and synthetic blends, India was weaving magic with natural dyes, human hands, and unmatched patience. These ancient textiles...
In a home where animal rescues are part of daily life, 4-year-old Hridhima Patel is growing up with calm curiosity. Here’s how she’s learning to...
Gardening isn’t just fun and muddy — it can help kids slow down, care deeply, and grow into kinder, more empathetic people. Here's how to get started.