Explore all stories

After stumbling upon an online ad, two factory workers from Haryana — Salinder Kumar and Rajesh Goswami — enrolled in a pearl farming course that changed their lives. What began as a side hustle soon grew into ‘Jai Shri Pearl Farming’, a Rs 1 crore business with farms across India and customers around the world.

Almost every region in India is blessed with its own water management methods that were tailored to fit the unique geographical and cultural needs of the place and the community. Here are some of them.

What happens when theatre becomes the language of learning? At RASA in Chennai and Bengaluru, Dr Ambika Kameshwar is helping 375 children with disabilities experience joyful, barrier-free education.

The easy-to-use self-watering system called ‘Osmos’ allows gardeners to keep a planted pot inside the water-filled bowl. The clay terracotta pot absorbs water and the soil inside the pot remains hydrated.

More and more parents are swapping city chaos for compost pits, taking their kids to sustainable farms for a much-needed reset. At these earthy escapes, children plant seeds, play with animals, and learn where their food really comes from — all while getting their hands deliciously dirty.

It began in a classroom but now touches the lives of over 150 families. At the heart of this growing skincare brand? A rare ingredient, a powerful mission, and one woman’s belief in doing business differently.

New mothers often face unsolicited and hurtful comments about breastfeeding that can affect their confidence and emotional well-being. Here, we highlight common remarks to avoid, share expert advice from a paediatrician, and offer supportive affirmations every breastfeeding mother deserves to hear.

Across Kashmir’s Pulwama, fields once filled with apples now bloom with lavender — a crop that’s cheaper to grow, easier to maintain, and far more profitable. Backed by science and government support, this purple revolution is turning farmers into entrepreneurs.

In Jharkhand’s mining districts, solar dryers, irrigation pumps, and cold storage units are helping smallholder farmers reduce waste and increase income. Through the JH-RESET project, supported by Swaniti Initiative, the state is also training mine workers for new roles in solar infrastructure, food processing, and green enterprises—redefining rural livelihoods.

Carried away by the aesthetics of Bannerghatta National Park and its surroundings, these three friends decided to build their eco-friendly homes near the park, leaving city life behind.