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From villagers hugging trees in the Himalayas to a specialised green tribunal in Delhi, these five turning points redefined India’s relationship with nature and justice.

When tensions rise, so does the confusion online. This guide walks you through simple ways to check what you see on social media — so you can stay calm, informed, and clear-headed.

Balancing motherhood and storytelling with heart and passion, the moms of The Better India create videos that go viral and stories that inspire — all while being cheered on (and occasionally interrupted!) by their little ones. Every day is a whirlwind of chaos, love, and purpose.

Built over 500 years ago, Udaipur’s interconnected lakes still supply water to lakhs of people. Here’s how this ancient system blends ecology, engineering, and community — in pictures.

In a 1,500 sqft home in Bengaluru, Sumesh and Meethu Nayak have built a zero-chemical jungle with over 2,000 plants, solar power, and over 49 bird species — creating a thriving, self-sustaining oasis in the heart of the city.

In uncertain times, children look to their parents for reassurance. We spoke to an expert to understand how to talk to children about sensitive topics with calm, clarity, and care — while using simple tools like art, breathing, and open conversation to help them feel safe, supported, and emotionally secure.

Indian art, culture, and science are getting global recognition today thanks to the foundation laid by these historic personalities who decided to do things differently.

EcoCushion Paper, a family-run startup, is changing the packaging industry by replacing plastic bubble wrap with 100% recyclable honeycomb paper. Discover how they built this innovative business and the steps they took to create an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.

A throwback to sun-soaked, gadget-free summers — this list of adventures in and around Ernakulam helps kids (and parents) break free from screens and rediscover the simple joy of movement, nature, and play.

Childhood friends Naren Raj and Ashutosh Ananth are the co-founders of Rescript, a Bengaluru-based sustainable stationery brand that is reshaping how India thinks about paper. By turning waste paper into eco-friendly products, they are proving that business, impact, and everyday responsibility can go hand in hand.