Aparna Menon

A newspaper written and published by street children in Delhi helps them tell their stories and fight for their rights. Balaknama is, literally, the 'voice of children.'

The President of India receives gifts from foreign heads of state when they visit India. These gifts and other memorabilia are housed in Rashtrapati Bhavan in a special museum that is open to the public.

Mention the words ‘ shipping container’ and one immediately thinks of large, drab, rusted and dirty metal boxes mounted on flatbed trucks or placed in container yards. This is set to change, for some containers at least, thanks to the highly creative initiative of St+art India Foundation.

Flowers that never wilt and leaves and grass that don’t dry up, can only be found in a dimly lit greenhouse in the heart of Ooty. This evergreen artificial plant kingdom is the only one of its kind in the world. All the plants here are fabricated with thread and look so natural that they rival real ones in beauty.

Human-wildlife conflict generally indicates a negative impact on either humans or the wildlife concerned. There are, however, many instances of humans and creatures from the animal kingdom coexisting in the same environment, with each making adjustments to accommodate the other.

Raju the elephant had never experienced life without chains till Wildlife SOS rescued him. When the spiked shackles were cut from his legs, the relief brought tears to his eyes. Read more about his ordeals and how this small but dedicated team rescued him.

Walking is the best way of exploring a new place. Cities rich in history and heritage are best experienced on foot and having a professional guide along is an added bonus. Try taking a Heritage Walk next time you're in Hyderabad.

The National Zoological Park in Delhi is home to many species of birds and animals. The harsh Delhi winter is hard for the inhabitants of the zoo. The caretakers here make every effort to make things comfortable for the animals so they can survive the cold temperatures. Here's a look at what they do to make this possible.

Plastic waste is a menace everywhere in the country. Meet the Plastic Man of India who has found a solution to reduce this waste by building roads and making stone coated with plastic waste.

The Delhi Police Band's first performance, a glorious ceremony, and so much more marked the annual Beating the Retreat.