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Winter in this Ladakhi valley drops to –40 °C, turning homes, roads and rivers into a silent world of ice. Yet life moves with warmth, resilience and deep connection to the mountains. Here’s how people live, adapt and thrive through months of snow.

Prepare your garden this autumn by planting flowering bulbs ideal for India’s climate. From tulips to freesia, know how to plant and care for bulbs now to enjoy stunning blooms, delightful scents, and lasting beauty when the seasons change.

Striped hyenas in Saswad spend their nights clearing rotting carcasses that could spread disease, keeping the grasslands and nearby communities healthier. Their unseen work, generational dens and quiet resilience reveal a story many people have never heard.

When Sundeep Talwar met a young boy who lost his mobility in an accident, he refused to stop at sympathy. His idea sparked NeoBolt — a motorised wheelchair that’s now helping over 7,000 people across India move freely, earn a living, and live with dignity.

In disaster-prone Wayanad, a shelter is making sure no family has to choose between their own safety and the lives of their animals.

Bringing together women from the Army, SSB, IMF and the Monpa community, the 96-hour high-altitude expedition aims to spotlight adventure tourism and women’s leadership.

15-year-old Khushboo Jain writes a heartfelt letter addressing education leaders, sharing her journey from a shy small-town girl to a young innovator mentoring students across India.

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Meet five Indians improving sanitation through innovative, low-cost, and tech-driven solutions — from EcoSan toilets to digitised community facilities.

Imagine harvesting crisp lettuce, crunchy kale, or peppery arugula without stepping out of your flat. Hydroponics turns this into reality, giving you nutritious, homegrown greens in any season. Here are eight simple tips to help you get started.