Krystelle Dsouza

In Goa’s Mollem, the Naik family transformed 34 acres of barren land into RasRaj Goa Farms — a thriving model of organic, chemical-free farming. You can now experience this award-winning farm firsthand by booking your stay and farm tour.

Along with reviving mud architecture, Tanzin Bodh is empowering women artisans through handlooms and preserving Himachal’s cultural heritage.

Ajit Singh, a software engineer, was moved by the news of the drought in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. His concept of ‘oxygen parks’, areas of concentrated tree plantation, is an attempt to help the land heal.

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to bring a modern twist to desi classics.

Tiny yet remarkable, tortoise beetles use clever adaptations to avoid predators. Their shiny, patterned shells have long caught the eye of scientists.

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Winter brings cosy evenings and that familiar nip in the air. These five millet soups, made with everyday ingredients like ragi, bajra, pumpkin and warm spices, offer comfort and steady strength. Each recipe carries the kind of warmth our grandmothers relied on.

Standing up to poachers, fisherfolk who drive away pelicans, and woodcutters who chop trees is Kishan Meena, who is ensuring the Chandlai Lake in Jaipur stays a welcoming home for migratory birds.

Wild At Heart aims to celebrate community conservation, species diversity and exemplary initiatives that are helping make nature and conservation part of an everyday dialogue.

The bagh mitras of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve are trained community mediators; they ease tensions, spread awareness, and show how coexistence can thrive through compassion and conversation.