Sustainability

A winter morning visit to a field in Hansali set a Chandigarh family on a path they had never imagined. The land slowly shaped their choices, their pace and the way they connected with the people around them.

From working at ISRO to leading a sustainability movement, ex-scientist Pankti Pandey’s ‘ZeroWasteAdda’ is helping 4 lakh Indians make small, mindful changes — from composting and reusing to living more sustainably at home.

Far from Mumbai’s rush, actor Mrunmayee Deshpande Rao and her husband, Swapnil, rebuilt their lives in a small Mahabaleshwar village. Their home grew into Neil & Momo Farms, a zero-waste homestay that offers slow living, permaculture lessons, and farm-fresh food.

From the bamboo homes of Majuli to the eco-rules of Mawlynnong, these small Indian villages are redefining what it means to live in harmony with nature.

Vivek and Sadhna wanted a life closer to nature, so they left the city and built Idika, a 98% natural eco farmstay near Hyderabad. Made from mud-filled cement bags and furnished with reclaimed wood, the space shows how sustainable living can feel beautiful and modern.

Long before climate-smart homes became a trend, India’s rural communities were crafting homes that were cool, durable and deeply sustainable — with just clay tiles, sloped designs and age-old wisdom.

A tiny village near Kolhapur is rewriting India’s rural future — with solar rooftops, pink homes for women, and innovations that show what collective will can truly achieve.

Winter in India brings fresh air, sunlight, and the perfect chance for families to step outdoors together. These simple, fun, and eco-friendly activities help children explore nature, learn through movement, and enjoy meaningful time with parents in the cooler months.

In a landmark clean-up, Chennai recycled 1.7 million cubic metres of landfill waste into outdoor furniture, glass bottles, concrete slabs, and more.

From composting flowers to seed-paper invites, here’s how Indian couples are redefining weddings with love and sustainability.