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At 73, Mumbai-based Chandraprabha Parihar has turned her lifelong love for crochet into a thriving brand that ships across India and six countries. With over 1.6 lakh Instagram followers and around 50 orders a month, she handcrafts custom jackets, bags, and more — proving it’s never too late to start something of your own.

Before tourists arrive and sightings dominate conversations, naturalists are already at work — reading the forest, managing expectations, and holding together the delicate balance between tourism and conservation.

In Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, UPSC aspirant Ashutosh from Bulandshahr collects leftover food discarded after bhandaras and gatherings, redistributing it to stray cows, dogs, and birds as a small response to India’s growing food waste problem.

When she saw children growing up without schools, she didn’t wait for change — she painted it. From slum walls to 800+ learning centres and 1.5 lakh repaired homes, Rouble Nagi is redefining what it means to be a teacher.

Discover the inspiring journey of Kotinaga Manikanta and Naga Venkata Durga Pavani, a couple who left their successful corporate careers to empower farmers and provide healthier food to the community through ‘Sreshte’. From building relationships with local farmers to offering chemical-free, sustainable products, their commitment to health has turned Sreshte into a thriving business with a mission.

After years of evading notice, smooth‑coated otters have returned to Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary. Their presence reveals clean rivers and healthy habitats, signalling hope for Uttarakhand’s rich freshwater ecosystem.

A transgender activist builds 23 grassroots organisations. A teenage girl prevents child marriages in her village. A young father reshapes caregiving at home. These are not isolated stories — they show what happens when communities lead change from within.

Growing fruit trees in pots presents a viable and delightful solution for those limited by small spaces and gardens. Here are five fruit trees that thrive in containers and demand minimal maintenance.

A love for the wild is generational in the Mehta boys, who focus on creating eco-tourism projects that blend sustainable architecture and wilderness experiences into a model that impacts local communities.

In Thrissur, Kerala, a former government teacher built a business around rare lotus and water lily plants, selling exotic varieties and earning up to Rs 40,000 a month from her home garden.