Sohini Dey

Remember the nature clubs from your schooldays? Here are some clubs across India that are meant not just for students but nature lovers of all ages.

Inspired by the Cuban system of organopónicos, Homecrop, a startup founded by Manvitha Reddy, is setting up modular vegetable gardens on rooftops around Hyderabad.

The Bardolators of Bangalore, a collective of theatre enthusiasts from all walks of life, stage open-for-all shows and offer their unique take on famous plays.

Founder of JetSetGo, India’s first marketplace for chartered private jets, Kanika's grit and determination has fetched her many awards and accolades.

P. David Raja Beula, a horticultural officer in Tamil Nadu, has developed a number of solar-powered pumps and sprayers to aid poverty-stricken farmers.

Founded by interior stylist and new mother Renuka Shah, Jalebi offers affordable plantable products embedded with fennel, brinjal, tulsi, marigold, coriander and mustard seeds.

A co-working space meant exclusively for women, W2 launched in Chennai this month and offers a host of services for working mothers to achieve a work-life balance.

Pesticides, toxic zippers and buttons, and toxic clothing — kidswear comes with numerous pitfalls. Fortunately, a number of brands now offer fair-trade, sustainable designs.

Gilles Chuyen moved to Delhi in the 90s and has lived here since. A choreographer, teacher and master of many forms, he is also a practitioner of dance meditation.

Good news for startups! Startup India Hub’s new programme offers learning, networking opportunities and mentorship for budding entrepreneurs.