From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.
In Uda Majhlitand, Jharkhand, Mahua was once a symbol of liquor and conflict. Today, it powers laddus, pickles, and prosperity. The village embraced self-governance through Gram Sabhas, transforming livelihoods, reviving unity, and creating opportunities their children once only dreamed of.
Travelling with kids does not have to mean gadgets and grumbles. From spotting cows by the railway tracks to tasting jalebis in a bustling bazaar, these eight activities help families turn every journey into a shared adventure full of curiosity, joy, and connection.
The monsoon can be a tricky time for home gardeners, but it also brings a chance to nurture your sabzi patch in new ways. With the right care, your bhindi, palak, and tomatoes can thrive. Here are 8 easy, effective tips to help your vegetable garden grow strong this season.
Started in 1953, Elloras has lived on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road for so long it's become one with the landscape. It serves stick jaws, plum cakes and more.
In 2012, life took an unexpected turn for Reeva Sood when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Coming back to her home in Himachal, she transformed barren land into a thriving 70-acre farm. Doing so, she also empowered 300 rural women and generated a ₹1 crore turnover annually.
Parmeshwar Thorat from Beed, Maharashtra, turned the challenges of arid conditions and water scarcity into an opportunity by pioneering avocado farming. Despite the initial doubts and harsh environment, his innovative approach has transformed his 1.75-acre farm into a profitable venture, yielding 1,200 kg of avocados in 2023 and enabling him to sell saplings to other farmers.