Nature

Winter brings a flurry of feathered visitors, from migrating flocks to familiar neighbours. Children can observe their habits, learn about survival, and experience the marvels of nature unfolding right outside their windows.

Over the past year, Koodugal Nest in Chennai has changed urban conservation, distributing nest boxes, boosting sparrow populations, and engaging communities and schools. Here is how this initiative is making sparrows a familiar sight again.

Ajit Singh, a software engineer, was moved by the news of the drought in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. His concept of ‘oxygen parks’, areas of concentrated tree plantation, is an attempt to help the land heal.

Homeschooled Kerala teen Ananya Vishwesh spends her free time exploring forests, rescuing snakes, and assisting the Palakkad Forest Department. With over 75 snake rescues and thousands of children educated, her passion for wildlife is inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Embark on a winter wildlife expedition across India's national parks, encountering the majestic Bengal tigers in Jim Corbett and the migratory birds of Keoladeo. Here's a winter safari guide to help you plan.

How to grow flowers in winter? Here are some tips to maintain your garden and brighten it up with flowers.

Searching for a slow vacation with a natural pool, organic food and more? We list out the top farm stays in India to enjoy nature at its best.

Dr Navdeep Singh Khurana, a dentist in Amritsar started gardening 8 years back. Today, he grows 500 plants at his house and 300 at his clinic.

Fawaz Thengilan, who runs Studio Mitti, helped a Bengaluru couple build a beautiful sustainable home using the unique ‘debris wall construction’ method, which reduces carbon footprint.

Gurugram architects Rakhee Bedi and Shobhit Kumar refurbished old shipping containers to build Champa and Chameli, two eco-friendly homes amid the foothills of Aravali Hills.