Shivani Gupta

A senior medical officer from Barmer, Dr Jogesh Choudhary, turned a failed experiment into a flourishing sandalwood farm. Inspired by Karnataka’s plantations, he blends science, patience, and passion to grow a forest in the harsh desert climate.

Harsh Patil, from Nandurbar, Maharashtra, turned to innovative farming techniques after climate change affected his family's traditional crops. He started growing saffron using aeroponics in a small room, earning lakhs. He shares a step-by-step guide.

An accidental discovery at Tal Chappar turned Sharvan Patel’s lens into a mission. Today, 130 Khailis ponds across Rajasthan sustain blackbucks, mongooses, peacocks, and migratory birds — but the journey began with just one pond.

In Tamil Nadu's Nellivasal village, students at a government school had to defecate in the open due to the lack of proper toilets. Architect Barnala Michael, along with his friend Vishnupriya, constructed low-cost, sustainable toilets, addressing hygiene issues and promoting eco-friendly practices.

Meet five farmers who turned surplus harvests into profitable ventures. From turmeric powder to jackfruit burgers and jamun products, they show how simple processing reduces waste and creates income.

US-based Kapil Sharma, originally from Raipur, founded 'SayTrees', a non-profit dedicated to urban and rural afforestation and lake rejuvenation. Since its inception, SayTrees has planted trees and revitalised lakes and wells in Bengaluru and Pune.

Across India, citizens are joining hands to revive lakes and rivers. From Chennai to Coimbatore, these people-led movements show how communities can solve the water crisis.

UPSC failures pushed Aryendra Kumar to the edge, but journaling, small wins, and meditation helped him find balance. His journey from despair to IPS is a reminder that mental health matters as much as hard work.

To tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, architect Vinu Daniel designed a circular house with its exterior wall made of earth blocks, Mangalore tiles, and 6,200 discarded toys.

Mirba, a 1,000-year-old Monpa village in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has been declared a Heritage Village for its timeless architecture and way of life. Built with stone, wood, and mud, its houses have stood strong for centuries, reflecting a legacy of sustainability and tradition.