Krystelle Dsouza

Rajasthan’s sacred groves, orans, stand as living testaments to community-led conservation — where people, wildlife, and tradition coexist in a fragile yet enduring balance.

Urban India is increasingly embracing sustainable architecture, with architects using eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact and support local craftsmanship. Projects featured here highlight how these materials enhance energy efficiency, durability, and aesthetic appeal while promoting traditional skills and reducing carbon footprints.

The District Collector’s Internship Programme (DCIP) in Kozhikode is giving students a rare chance to step into governance, work with departments, and drive community-focused solutions. Over the past decade, the four-month internship has impacted 2 million people, all while shaping the next generation of changemakers.

Welcome to the Ulta Pulta (upside down) school, where mountains form the walls and the open sky serves as the roof. The school is the brainchild of Shrey and Jyoti, who founded Suraah — a student-centric alternate schooling movement in the hills of Uttarakhand.

Ipra Mekola, once a hunter, is now leading his Idu Mishmi community in conserving the critically endangered Bengal florican by protecting grasslands and turning children into bird guides.

Mukhi, India’s first cheetah cub born at Kuno National Park, has survived against all odds. Learn how her journey marks a milestone in India’s 70-year effort to bring back cheetahs.

Amidst Rajasthan’s water scarcity and harsh terrain, Sundaram Verma discovered a technique to grow trees with just a litre of water each. Today, more than 60,000 trees stand as proof — showing farmers nationwide that transformation begins at the roots.

In parts of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, women are still confined to ‘kurma ghars’ during menstruation — a practice rooted in deep-seated stigma and unsafe traditions. NGOs like Making The Difference and SPARSH are revamping these huts.

In Himachal’s Keylong, Tanzin Bodh (32) restored an 80-year-old mud home into ‘Zomsa’, a sustainable homestay managed by locals. Along with reviving mud architecture, he is empowering women artisans through handlooms and preserving Himachal’s cultural heritage.

Over 30,000 successful cardiac surgeries colour Dr Ramakanta Panda’s professional archives. He shares more about silent heart attacks, staying calm in hustle culture and his personal fitness regime.