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After 50 years of local extinction, the blackbuck has returned to Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara Sanctuary. Through careful conservation and habitat restoration, the antelope now survives, rejuvenating the grasslands and restoring balance to the ecosystem.

With just two sarees, a tent, and a power bank, Saraswati Iyer set out on a bold zero-budget journey across India, proving that passion and resourcefulness can take you far.

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.

In Tonk, Rajasthan, IAS officer Dr Saumya Jha led a bold experiment to fix the district’s math crisis through PadhaiWithAI, an AI-powered personalised learning platform. In just six weeks, it transformed government classrooms — raising the Class 10 math pass rate to 96.4% and setting a model for how AI can bridge learning gaps in rural India.

Abhay Todkar, a 44-year-old from drought-prone Dahiwadi village defied the odds of living with polio to lead a remarkable water conservation movement. His efforts have brought sustainable change to 64 villages, turning struggles into triumphs through determination and community-driven initiatives.

Multi-layer farming transforms small farms into thriving ecosystems by using every inch of land. With year-round harvests, higher incomes, and resilience to climate change, it can be the future of sustainable agriculture in India.

Through his photos, photojournalist Karamjeet Singh has managed to capture a variety of endangered species. With his keen eye, he has photographed several elusive Himalayan species like the snow leopard and now leads many aspiring photographers on tours around the region.

This Diwali, we want to ensure light makes its way to families in Mulshi’s tribal villages. All it will take is an Rs 800 donation, which will go towards equipping 500 homes with 35-watt LED solar lights, each with an integrated lithium battery and solar panel, offering an 18-hour battery backup.

According to the latest Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (GFRA), India’s forest area stands at approximately 72.74 million hectares.

Five students from Bengaluru’s government schools, children of housekeepers and technicians, built a robot in their classroom. Now, they’re representing India at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama — proving brilliance has no postcode.