Srimoyee Chowdhury

From farms to defence labs, classrooms to hospitals — here’s how NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Repository is mapping real innovations that could shape India’s journey to 2047.

From grandmothers’ gardens to modern balconies, marigolds have been a constant in Indian households. Planted in October, they brighten homes, protect crops, and add colour to every celebration. Here’s the secret behind the ritual.

The British left behind ledgers, laws — and recipes. But in Indian kitchens, those borrowed dishes were stirred with local spices, tweaked with tangy twists, and transformed into timeless favourites.

For over six decades, Haji Ghulam Rasool Khan has devoted his life to weaving Jamawar — a 500-year-old Kashmiri craft once prized by Mughal emperors.

Once seen only in sweaters and cushion covers, crochet has now entered Indian weddings through crochet ‘varmalas’ — garlands that don’t wilt, but last forever. Couples are embracing them as sustainable, sentimental keepsakes that turn a traditional ritual into timeless art.

Parents across India are rethinking school tiffins by replacing packaged snacks with nutrient-rich millets and microgreens. Easy to grow and cook, these superfoods boost children’s focus, growth, and immunity — making them fun, affordable, and practical lunchbox staples.

Long before plastic and video games, India’s toys were made from clay, wood, and colour. These 5 timeless crafts carried lessons of thrift, care, and sustainability.

Raising eco-conscious kids doesn’t require grand gestures — just mindful habits practised every day.

From eco-art installations to stages made of scrap, this Bengaluru-based festival is reimagining music through sustainability.

Love watching butterflies dance in the sunlight? With just a few plants, your balcony or garden can become their favourite stop. Here are five that are easy to grow and will keep them coming back.