Nishtha Kawrani

Vivek and Sadhna wanted a life closer to nature, so they left the city and built Idika, a 98% natural eco farmstay near Hyderabad. Made from mud-filled cement bags and furnished with reclaimed wood, the space shows how sustainable living can feel beautiful and modern.

With festivals, late nights, and endless excitement, meltdowns are almost inevitable. Before labelling it a tantrum, try these four simple emotional check-ins shared by parenting coach Ankita B Chandak. Sometimes, what looks like misbehaviour is simply hunger, tiredness, or a little boredom creeping in.

Skip the crowds this winter and explore India’s hidden snow retreats, from Munsiyari to Barot Valley and Lachung, where white landscapes meet peace, beauty, and adventure.

Winter in this Ladakhi valley drops to –40 °C, turning homes, roads and rivers into a silent world of ice. Yet life moves with warmth, resilience and deep connection to the mountains. Here’s how people live, adapt and thrive through months of snow.

Even in the coldest months, Indian gardens stay bright with colour. From marigolds to jasmine and pansies, these nine winter flowers add warmth, fragrance and cheer to homes and balconies.

From Lonar’s surreal hues to Pangong’s shimmering blues, these seven stunning lakes across India change colour with the shifting seasons, sunlight, and mineral magic.

India’s 2025 Rent Rules promise to bring more clarity to renting, from lighter deposits to clearer agreements and faster dispute support. Here’s how the new framework aims to make everyday renting smoother for families and landlords across India.

From drones monitoring farmlands to biofertilisers nurturing the soil, these farmer-led innovations are transforming Indian agriculture.

From designing buildings to greener lifestyles, architect Nayana Premnath is inspiring 80,000 Indians to live sustainably. Through her platform and upcycling brand The Green Circle, she’s proving that small, mindful choices can spark big change.

What began as one creator’s habit of wearing hand-me-downs has grown into a five lakh-strong online movement for sustainability. Through creative reels and his eco-friendly brand, EcoFreaky, he’s making green living easy, fun, and accessible for young India.