The Better Life

"I know of 200 people who have taken up spinning as a result of my workshops. This number is wonderful in itself. It means we have kept the art of spinning alive for yet another generation,” says the man whose entire wardrobe is homespun and home-stitched! #Respect #LiveGreen

Did you know 8 million trees are cut every year to make 20 billion pencils worldwide? Now think of the happy implications if all those waste newspapers could be repurposed into eco-friendly pencils that don’t break.

As apartment dwellers everywhere are finding out this summer, India's cities have begun to run out of water. Here are five question you should ask the builder before investing your hard-earned money!

With the (warranted) concern about the impact of disposables containers on the environment, it’s no surprise that these Bengaluru eateries are making the sustainable shift to BYOC — an important lesson we need to 'take away' from them!

From land and labour to organic manure, Swayam Krishi provides everything. All you need to do is pick what to grow and take home the chemical-free harvest when it's ready! #GrowOrganic #EatSafe #LiveGreen

“Everything we build from now onwards has to be eco-sensitive, energy efficient, cost efficient, people centered and value based. Otherwise we will lose the game,” says Padma Shri-award winning architect G Shankar, sharing solutions that can cool houses without ACs! #Innovation #LiveGreen #SustainableHomes

Change begins with small steps but has to be consistent. Replace the plastic in your everyday life with these super cool, sustainable products. From bamboo toothbrushes to shampoo bars, we have it all! #LiveGreen #SustainableHomes

Backyard gardening might not be a feasible idea during the monsoon, but this is perhaps the perfect time to put your terrace or even indoor space to some use.

India's love affair with consumer electronics will likely rage on for years to come. But embracing new technologies brings up a huge question: What do you do with the old stuff? Here are some sustainable answers. #LiveGreen

This #InternationalDayOfYoga, take inspiration from these amazing people who turned their life around with yoga and became internet stars.