Ahmedabad

In a home where animal rescues are part of daily life, 4-year-old Hridhima Patel is growing up with calm curiosity. Here’s how she’s learning to release turtles, care for birds, and spot injured wildlife.

As the whole country reacts to the Ahmedabad plane crash, this is a guide to being a responsible digital citizen: what to share, what to hold back, and how to truly support those grieving.

Heet Doshi and Om Thakkar, college students from Ahmedabad, founded ‘Your Reading Circle’ to promote the concept of reading among youngsters. Their free mini-libraries in public parks are improving reading culture by offering free access to books and creating community hubs for book lovers across the city.

From the frozen Zanskar River to deadlifting 85 kg, 12-year-old Samya Maulik is breaking the mold. Her journey isn’t just about physical feats—it’s about the quiet determination and everyday sacrifices that have led her to achieve what many adults might consider impossible. Her parents are with her every step of the way.

From sustainable pet accessories to impactful collaborations with animal welfare organisations, IndieGood is leading a movement to make better choices for pets, people, and the planet.

Undhiyu, Gujarat’s winter delicacy, blends seasonal vegetables with rich traditions. Ahmedabad eateries like Swati Snacks, Rajwadu, and Vishalla offer unique takes, from lavish thalis to rustic dining, celebrating this nostalgic dish steeped in history.

Mahila Housing Trust, an organisation dedicated to assisting women at the grassroots level, is using cool roof technology to help them escape the heat in Ahmedabad. This initiative has made over 20,000 homes cooler and more comfortable during the heatwave.

In the middle of Ahmedabad is Kalrav Farmhouse by Vipul Patel Architects which has solar panels, a greywater recycler and other sustainable setups.

Did you know that the iconic eatery was started by two enterprising women who invented a special 8-layered oven of their own?

Udaysinh Jadhav, known as ‘Ahmedabad no rickshawalo’ has been running an auto with no meter on a pay-it-forward model for the past 12 years.