Raajwrita Dutta

At 27, Nishtha Chauhan left engineering to launch a zero-waste café in Gujarat that now earns Rs 12 lakh a month. But it’s more than a business — through millet meals and workshops, she’s teaching over 2,000 children to eat mindfully and helping reduce 47 tonnes of plastic and carbon waste yearly.

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a zero-waste farm, and learning to live simply. Today, their journey inspires others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in doing things differently.

Uttarakhand trials AI system on Motichur-Raiwala rail stretch to detect animal movement and prevent wildlife deaths, especially elephants and leopards.

Travelling with kids does not have to mean gadgets and grumbles. From spotting cows by the railway tracks to tasting jalebis in a bustling bazaar, these eight activities help families turn every journey into a shared adventure full of curiosity, joy, and connection.

The monsoon can be a tricky time for home gardeners, but it also brings a chance to nurture your sabzi patch in new ways. With the right care, your bhindi, palak, and tomatoes can thrive. Here are 8 easy, effective tips to help your vegetable garden grow strong this season.

Parmeshwar Thorat from Beed, Maharashtra, turned the challenges of arid conditions and water scarcity into an opportunity by pioneering avocado farming. Despite the initial doubts and harsh environment, his innovative approach has transformed his 1.75-acre farm into a profitable venture, yielding 1,200 kg of avocados in 2023 and enabling him to sell saplings to other farmers.

From Toto to Gorum, meet the endangered languages of India that hold ancient traditions and are now fading into silence.

Learn how to set up a simple rainwater harvesting system in your garden and get children involved in a fun and hands-on project. Teach kids about nature, sustainability, and saving water while turning rainy days into exciting learning adventures for the whole family.

Learn the most common gardening mistakes Indian gardeners make during the monsoon season and how to fix them. From drainage issues to pest control and plant care, this practical guide helps you keep your garden healthy, vibrant, and growing throughout the rainy months.

“I could have easily stayed on as a worker in the shop, but taking the leap into entrepreneurship and farming has enhanced my understanding of floriculture,” says Arup Kumar Ghosh, a marigold farmer in Kolaghat.