Srimoyee Chowdhury

After years of heartbreak and near setbacks, Sikkim’s Himalayan Zoological Park is celebrating the birth of two red panda cubs. With just 10,000 red pandas left in the wild, this is a milestone in India's wildlife conservation efforts.

Swap gadgets for binoculars and malls for muddy trails. From Bengaluru to Jaipur, explore these wildlife-themed parks across India where your kids can learn, explore, and connect with nature, all while having fun.

What was once a garbage dump and hub for illegal activity is now a blooming school campus in Bihar. With no government help, headmaster Baijnath Kumar led a green revolution — one sapling at a time.

In a discovery that blends biodiversity with Indigenous culture, researchers have identified two new frog species — Raorchestes jadoh and Raorchestes jakoid — from the forests of Meghalaya. What makes this finding remarkable isn’t just the science, but the symbolism. Both frogs have been named to honour the Khasi community.

From balcony railings to roadside wires, India’s cities are teeming with feathered life. Here are 7 easily recognisable birds you can spot without leaving your street.

In Delhi-NCR’s urban sprawl, Ramveer Tanwar — a former engineer — has been reviving dying ponds through community-led efforts. His initiative, Jal Chaupal, has helped restore over 80 wetlands across India, improving groundwater, biodiversity, and local pride.

West Bengal is quietly scripting a revolution in public service. With 84 women IAS officers—more than any other state in India—it is setting an inspiring example of gender-balanced governance. These women are not just filling quotas; they are leading departments, influencing policies, and bringing real change to the grassroots.

More and more parents are swapping city chaos for compost pits, taking their kids to sustainable farms for a much-needed reset. At these earthy escapes, children plant seeds, play with animals, and learn where their food really comes from — all while getting their hands deliciously dirty.

Aritra Roy, a software engineer from Tripura, completed a triathlon to Mount Everest — cycling across states, summiting the world’s highest peak, and running a marathon — while managing his corporate job at TCS.

Born on Majuli Island, Munmuni Payeng grew up watching floods wash away land and lives. At 25, she’s leading a community-driven mission to plant one million native trees to heal the land and protect Assam’s future.