Tina Freese

From DIY irrigation to 'jugaad' robot, here is list of innovations simplifying life in rural India that will leave you inspired.

When architect and designer Anupa Kurian decided to renovate her century-old ancestral home, she decided to retain the authenticity of the house while incorporating modern amenities. She re-used old bricks, wood and other elements from the house, hence reducing the renovation cost while ensuring sustainability.

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Developed by Dr V P Sethi, head of the department of mechanical engineering at Punjab Agricultural University, the Hybrid Hydroponics Technology combines both two types hydroponics systems.

Geetanjali Shree's 'Tomb of Sand' chronicles the life of an 80-year-old woman who slips into depression after the death of her husband.

Dr Swaminathan C from Madurai is running a programme called 'Doctors on Wheels', which brings affordable and easy-to-reach healthcare to many elderly people in the city. Here is how the initiative works.

From Kerala to Karnataka, here’s a list of 10 hidden heritage sites across South India that you must add to your travel bucket list.

Parmita Sarma and Mazin Mukhtar started Akshar School in Assam to help underprivileged kids get access to education. The couple accepts only plastic as fee. They also teach students how to upcycle and recycle plastic, along with other vocational training.

Prasanna Natarajan started a food business with his school friend Shreyas Raghav. The duo wanted to reintroduce chutneys in mainstream food markets and take them outside India.

While working on rebuilding a run-down factory in Kochi, Koshy P Koshy came across discarded Mangalore tiles and steel frames which he used to make his sustainable dream workspace.