Sayantani Nath

Did you know, globally, each of us use and consume up to 8 kilos of palm oil annually? Where? In our food, our cosmetics, and other items we use daily.

Treated with a mixture of oil and ash, coloured by the hue of an Indian tree — a single piece of Telia Rumal takes around 2 months to be completed.

Joseph Madiath was a mere boy of six when he organised the labourers at his father’s rubber plantation. And he hasn't stopped since!

"Hardly any couple in the Army had risen to the rank of Major General almost simultaneously," says Maj Gen N K Manchanda who served in the Army for 37 years and shared this amazing tale.

“You would not believe how barren and dry my garden once was. And now, I don’t recall the last time I needed to buy leafy greens from the market,” says the urban gardener.

For senior citizens, comorbid individuals or those severely ill, going to a crowded hospital is a major risk. Here’s how to do it at home in Bengaluru.

Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s beautiful abode comprises a balanced amalgamation.

“I want to continue digging ponds no matter how old I get,” says the inspiring crusader who treats the ponds like his family members.

Bikash shares an exceptional bond with Arun Lal. Unknown to many, back in the early 1990s, Arun and Debjani showered their love and care on Bikash, the teenage son of their washerman. 

The Gurgaon Organic Farmers’ Market (GOFM) is largely a citizen’s initiative, spearheaded by permaculture designer Manas Arvind, organic enthusiast Adarsh Kanwal and around eight other residents of Gurugram.