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Sumesh and Meethu Nayak have turned their 1500 sq ft Bengaluru home into a lush urban jungle with over 2000 plants, 49 bird species, and butterflies, using only compost. Their green oasis proves that sustainable living is possible right in the heart of the city.

Five students from Bengaluru’s government schools, children of housekeepers and technicians, built a robot in their classroom. Now, they’re representing India at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama — proving brilliance has no postcode.

From folding paper spirals as a child to crafting Guinness Record sculptures from steel, Bengaluru’s Kalyan Rathore is redefining art through the beauty of mathematics. His stunning works prove that equations, too, can breathe and move like art.

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.

At 39, Ashwini Ganapathi from Bengaluru ran 173 km in 45 hours through Japan’s wildest trails — no sleep, 6 kg on her back, and a dream she trained for years.

Arriving with just hope and a suitcase, an Andaman man’s Bengaluru journey turned fear into love, cherishing newfound friendships and life’s simple joys.

From raising Bengaluru’s groundwater levels to influencing state policy, A.R. Shivakumar has shown that rainwater harvesting is the future of water security.

Inspired by the precision and density techniques employed in European vineyards, Suraj Panigrahy decided to bring this innovative approach to India’s mango farming. Using drones, drip irrigation, and sensors, he maximises yield by seven times.

Got kitchen scraps and want to do something with them? Turn them into a fun summer gardening project with your kids. Grow tomatoes, potatoes, and onions together, and watch your little ones discover the magic of nature.

Bengaluru-based home gardener shares a step-by-step guide on how you can grow dragonfruit on your terrace.