Anagha R Manoj

From Mary Kom to Baby Halder, RN Kao, Verghese Kurien and more, here are must-read biographies of ordinary Indians who fought through unrelenting hardships to transform India.

Kerala farmer Bijumon Antony runs Miracle Farms, where he grows a variety of fruit trees using the air pot gardening method, which is known to yield faster, better harvest.

Recognised by UN, women-led travel startup Ecoplore lets you choose from a list of verified eco-friendly hotels and sustainable homestays across India’s tourist destinations.

Home decor influencer Summati, @cozyyylilcorner on Instagram, shares steps to make eco-friendly DIY torans and Diwali diyas from coconut shells.

Kerala resident Rajesh Thiruvalla spent his childhood amid poverty and abuse after his parents abandoned him at various stages of life. His way to turn the fortunes of others who are abandoned or rendered homeless is the Mahatma Janasevana Kendram, a safe home.

Thayumanavan Kunabalan from Tamil Nadu is setting an example for urban gardeners by growing almost all varieties of vegetables in 200 grow bags and 25 old refrigerators.

Chetan Solanki, also known as ‘Solar Gandhi’, from Madhya Pradesh is touring the whole country in a solar-powered bus to popularise the importance of unconventional sources of energy.

Kerala resident K V Narayani has spent 50 years walking from house to house every day to teach students. Watch this video to see why she decided to take up this role.

Rajendra Hindumane’s lush green farm in Karnataka is filled with 1,300 types of fruit plants, spices, medicinal herbs and some rare wild plants.

Anand Maheshwari from Rajasthan set up his 800 sq ft rooftop garden during the lockdown. He shares how he's recycling milk packets, snack boxes, detergent covers and thermocol containers to grow ornamental and flowering plants.