Mervin Preethi

For Dimple Kamra and Uppi, living amidst the mountain was a far-fetched dream. Today, they have made it a reality by turning a rocky patch of land in Tirthan Valley into ‘Gone Fishing Cottages’ — an eco-friendly mountain haven crafted with love and purpose.

Saraswati Vidyalaya once battled annual floods, broken walls, and dwindling hope. Now, it stands tall on stilts, reborn through local wisdom, low-carbon design, and collective will. This is how architects at unTAG Architecture and Interiors gave a school and a community a second chance.

Once seen as a threat to the planet, plastic is getting a second life, thanks to Yuvraj Singh Ahuja’s award-winning design company that turns discarded plastic waste into 100% recyclable planters and furniture.

Monsoon floods wreak havoc in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, yet rainwater slips away unused. Learn how to harvest it with this affordable, step-by-step guide used by everyday Indians to save thousands of litres.

Basavaraj S left home with just Rs 1,000 and a heart full of rejection. Today, he runs Rafter — a sustainable gifting startup changing how companies welcome new employees. From bamboo bottles to rice husk mugs, his story is one of resilience, purpose, and giving back to the planet with every gift.

From sleepless nights and postpartum guilt to finding strength in support systems, five Indian women share what it's really like to be a new mom — and why every mother deserves to be seen, heard, and held.

Inspired by a neighbourhood kabadiwaala, Henik Gala and Shreyas Jalapur built ScrapJi — a tech-enabled scrap collection startup that now recycles over 10,000 kg of waste every month in Thane. Their mission? A trash-free India by 2030.

India generates over 1.6 million tonnes of e-waste every year, most of which ends up in landfills or with informal recyclers. Here’s a practical guide to help you do your bit — by disposing of your gadgets the right way.

On International Tea Day, read about a century-old tea stall in Sampoore, West Bengal, that runs entirely on trust. With no paid staff, this humble stall is kept alive by a group of locals who serve tea out of love.

Bengaluru’s flood woes are back in the headlines, but they don’t have to be. Here’s how ‘Zenrainman’ N Vishwanadhan’s clear, community-inclusive roadmap could change the future of our cities.