Krystelle Dsouza

Frogs that resemble stars, and gibbons that sing — here’s where to head to spot these rare beauties.

From Kolhapuri chappals in Kolhapur to Warli art in Palghar, here’s what 10 districts in Maharashtra are best known for (hint: it’s not monuments).

Arjun Sen was handed a prognosis of ‘100 days to live’ following a cancer diagnosis. Then followed 20 odd surgeries, all in the attempt to keep a promise he made to his daughter.

The Gudbud ice cream at Mangaluru’s Pabba’s, Apsara’s guava ice cream and K Rustom’s mango sandwich are among the Taste Atlas list of 100 Most Iconic Ice Creams in the World.

Ordering one of these sustainable rakhis means you’re saving the planet, starting a garden, and contributing to the financial independence of 300 women spread across the villages of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The mud school is an endeavour by Bhopal-based NGO Muskaan that focuses its energies on informal urban settlements and villages, particularly de-notified tribes. It is crumbling. Help restore it.

Pratibha Bondia Kheria started Pearl Mithila Makhana in Darbhanga, Bihar, to ensure makhana farmers are getting a justified price for the makhana they source.

The Mollem National Park is a 240 sq km protected reserve that’s an oasis of biodiversity.

Off The Grid is a homestay 60 km from Dandeli. This solar-powered retreat has no electricity, no fences, and no shortcuts.

Backed by Momentum Shifts, these content creators are breaking down concepts of heatwaves, mangrove degradation, and wildlife threats — the corollary effects of climate change.