Vidya Gowri Venkatesh

Starting her trekking journey at 65, mental health counsellor Pushpa Prakash proves it’s never too late to chase adventure and redefine life after 60.

Between C-sections, breastfeeding challenges, and emotional trauma, these women found strength in their support systems — from a husband who asked the right questions to in-laws who quit their jobs to help.

Chennai entrepreneur Charanya Kumar started Chittam to help children connect with Indian culture through games. Today, her eco-friendly, storytelling-based kits are bringing families together — one story, one state, one card at a time.

With just a few hours of sunlight and a small 20x10 ft balcony, Pune’s Gautam Doshi built a thriving garden using shade-loving plants and smart gardening tricks.

India’s food delivery boom has come at an environmental cost — plastic containers that rarely get recycled. Now, Zomato is helping over 200 restaurants across 400 cities cut down on plastic, one meal at a time.

As travel picks up, so does waste—but it doesn’t have to. With a few thoughtful swaps, you can reduce your plastic footprint without compromising comfort. From zero-waste toilet kits to digital alternatives for paper and plastic, here are six simple, sustainable changes to help you travel responsibly and mindfully.

Over the decades, moms have carried an invisible mental load that’s shaped their lives in powerful ways. From the 80s to now, the role of motherhood has evolved in some surprising ways—but at its core, the emotional complexity and chaos have stayed the same.

In uncertain times, children look to their parents for reassurance. We spoke to an expert to understand how to talk to children about sensitive topics with calm, clarity, and care — while using simple tools like art, breathing, and open conversation to help them feel safe, supported, and emotionally secure.

Brainchild of Pradeep Kokkat and Ali Asgar from Kerala, ‘Green Bio’ has redefined eco-friendly packaging. These bottles only leave behind water, CO2, and biomass.

As bee populations dwindle due to pesticides and habitat loss, farms are facing a silent crisis in pollination. In response, Amit Godse, a former software engineer, has rescued over 17,000 beehives and is relocating them to farms, helping protect both pollinators and food security.