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Adopting a pet is probably one of life’s greatest joys. But before you choose to make that life changing decision, you must sit down and think it through.

It began in rural southeast West Bengal, in the small village of Ullon close to Lakhsmikantapur. It is one of the poorest and most backward districts in the state. Here, 6,00,000 trees were planted in the early 1980s by Mr Mondal's father.

There are many volunteer-based programs in Bengaluru that are helping towards sustainable living and community building. However, what they may lack is proper structure, guidance and funds.

Illustrator Alicia Souza writes about Henry, her guinea pig, and how he came into her life from Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre.

Want to visit India? It’s a vast country with endless cultural experiences, festivals and things to do.

Dr. Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the harmful effects of alcohol beyond personal health.

Anjana Karumathil writes about taking control of her life and giving it a positive turn, despite facing several negative circumstances.

Illustrator Alicia Souza writes about her dog Charlie and why she encourages adoption of strays.

Sex workers in India, particularly women, still face a heavy amount of social judgement and stigma, leading to rights abuse for many of them. Dr. Shama Karkal talks about the oft-ignored rights of these women, and the Indian origins of the global movement to recognise these rights.

Chetan Mallik writes about living with acromegaly and why he adopted a mission to spread awareness about the condition.