Shivani Gupta

Here are expert tips to grow mango, guava, and citrus fruit trees at home, even in small spaces. Learn about grafted saplings, soil mixtures, pruning, pest control, and organic fertilisers to enjoy fresh, chemical-free fruits right from your terrace garden.

When rubber farming became unprofitable due to cheap imports, Biju Narayanan of Kannur, Kerala, shifted to cultivating exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen, and pepper. Employing high-density farming and multi-level cropping, he now earns up to Rs 15 lakh per acre.

Looking for ways to resolve your pile of cardboard boxes at home? Kolkata woman shares tips on how to use them in your garden.

After a successful career in the steel industry, 78-year-old HR Iyer chose a quieter, more meaningful life by turning to organic farming in Kodaikanal. Swapping machines for earthworms, he transformed 18-acres of land into a thriving farm, finding purpose, peace, and inspiration in nurturing nature and growing his own food.

Pritpal Singh turned to a soil-less, solar-powered hydroponic system — transforming his farm’s yield, income, and energy footprint

Meet five extraordinary changemakers transforming Indian agriculture with bold ideas, indigenous wisdom, and innovations that are quietly reshaping the way India farms, eats, and thrives. This September, Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by the M3M Foundation, is honouring their impact.

Cuttack’s Dr Pooshan Mohapatra tops NEET PG 2025 with AIR 1, scoring 707/800. Here’s how he balanced a demanding internship alongside studies.

Living in a place with limited space, Manoj Ranjan found his passion for gardening constrained. His resolve led him to utilise the small patch outside his home – once a dumping ground for garbage – to turn it into a garden.

Anirudha and Sucheta Ambekar, both IT professionals, turned their longing for rural life into reality. Their sustainable home, ‘Anant Farms’, near Pune, is built using stones and antique teakwood, emulating traditional architecture while incorporating modern sustainability practices, including rainwater harvesting and solar power.

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.