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Growing up in Mumbai with parents who believed every Sunday lunch had to be a South Indian feast — an ode to their roots — Chef Sriram Aylur brings these traditional sensibilities to Quilon in London.

In the lush landscapes of Meghalaya, rural women endured arduous daily treks to fetch water, navigating challenging terrains while balancing heavy pots, even during menstruation or illness. That changed when Lakmen Mary Nongkhlaw led water conservation efforts, vastly improving access and transforming her community’s quality of life. Here’s how she achieved it.

Adopting horticulture can offer farmers sustainable advantages, with these crops generally yielding higher profits and longer-term returns than traditional farming. Five farmers who made the switch to horticulture demonstrate how it leads to increased income.

Get ready to explore a new green space in Mumbai — Gorai Mangrove Park! Set to open on May 1, the park features a 740-meter wooden boardwalk and educational exhibits that bring you closer to the wonders of mangrove forests and their ecological importance.

Even young children in the Irula tribe are trained in catching venomous snakes and then tapping their venom.

From eateries dating back to 1925 to biryanis cooked with colocasia, here are the legendary spots in Bhendi Bazaar, which serves a feast every Ramadan.

Meet kachri, Rajasthan’s wild mini watermelon — tiny in size, mighty in flavour, and a secret ingredient in the desert’s most iconic dishes.

Deep in the Himalayas, filmmaker Neha Dixit set out to track a ‘ghost’ — the elusive musk deer. She’s one of several women using their cameras to spotlight India’s disappearing wildlife. From rare birds to big cats, their films are making waves in conservation. But what have they uncovered?

Long before sitars and tablas ruled the stage, India resonated with the haunting melodies of the Ravanahatha and the deep tones of the Surbahar. These six forgotten instruments once defined musical traditions, but where are they now? Explore their origins, unique sounds, and the last musicians keeping them alive.

In Maharashtra’s parched landscapes, former IRS officer Ujjwal Kumar Chavan initiated a transformative water conservation project. Inspired to combat drought, he constructed reservoirs and check dams, increasing water storage across 204 villages. His efforts boosted farmers’ incomes, rejuvenated rivers, and fostered community resilience, demonstrating the power of collective action.