Mervin Preethi

Can sunflowers change a city? Chef and urban gardener Shefalii Dadabhoy thinks so, and she’s on a mission to turn Chennai bloom with sunflowers and make the capital of Tamil Nadu into a Sunflower City.

By offering restaurant-grade packaging that’s spill-proof, heat-safe, and 98% biodegradable, Aecoz is changing how India’s food industry tackles its plastic problem and showing small businesses that sustainability is possible without compromise.

From beaches to hills, these inspiring NGOs are turning citizens into climate warriors. Here’s how and where you can join them.

Fishermen in Chennai’s coastal communities have a sacred bond with Olive Ridley turtles, calling them "Kutty Amma Saami”. Their devotion goes beyond ritual — they actively protect these turtles from harm, even tearing their nets to free them. This unique alliance challenges the narrative of fishermen as environmental threats.

When Samaira Hullur’s mother was captivated by the respect of uniformed pilots, she planted a seed of ambition in her daughter. That spark led Samaira to chase the skies, and at just 18, she became India’s youngest pilot to hold a commercial license.

Solo travel isn’t just for the young and singles. Meet Naaji Noushi, a mother of five, who aims to break stereotypes by driving across the globe. From the mountains of Ladakh to the deserts of the UAE, she’s proving that adventure has no age or limits.

India’s groundbreaking rice innovation is changing the way we think about farming. With higher yields and reduced water use, this genome-edited crop could transform agriculture for good.

Every receipt, notepad, and printout seems harmless — until you realise India is heading towards a paper crisis. Discover how mindful habits and everyday choices, backed by real on-ground change, are helping save forests, water, and energy across the country.

After witnessing her father’s tragic passing, Shalini turned to social media — not for sympathy but to heal through helping others. Today, she has impacted over 100 lives by providing financial aid, emotional support, and unconditional love. Join her journey — because even the smallest gesture can make a difference.

Inspired by a moment in the bathroom and fuelled by a lifelong passion for innovation, Kozhikode’s Ashin P Krishna is transforming coconut farming with his smartest and fastest coconut harvesting robot, Coco-bot.