Chennai

Blending yoga with furry companions, Pawga is using joyful, calming sessions to promote the adoption of Indian mongrels and support animal shelters across India.

Prashant Sharma quit his job in London to launch a non-profit organisation called ‘Positive Action for Child and Earth Foundation’. Through this, he provides greywater recycling solutions to schools, colleges and other organisations.

The olive ridley turtles return to the shores of Chennai and Odisha every year, but the threats they face increase every year. Here’s how you can make a difference and help protect them this nesting season.

For 36 years, the Students’ Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) has been Chennai’s frontline defence for the endangered Olive Ridley turtles, battling habitat loss, pollution, and human threats to ensure their survival.

From beach cleanups in Chennai to eco-treks in Meghalaya, explore 10 engaging outdoor experiences that teach kids about nature and environmental conservation.

No Food Waste, founded by Padmanaban Gopalan, Dinesh Manickam, and Sudhakar Marimuthu, operates a food recovery and redistribution network in Chennai. Arun Kumar, the regional director collects surplus food from various sources and delivers it to those in need while promoting sustainability and community-driven solutions.

Imagine wearing a piece of your most cherished memory! Bhuvaneshwari M, an engineer-turned-designer, is turning wedding flowers into beautiful, sustainable fashion through eco-printing. Her brand, ‘House of Murah’, is weaving nostalgia into every fabric.

Former corporate lawyer Archana Sankaranarayanan left behind a high-flying legal career to embrace the ocean’s depths. Today, she holds the national record as India’s deepest female freediver, pushing boundaries and making waves in a male-dominated sport.

Sai Vignesh started helping animals at a very young age, thanks to his grandfather. Later, he started Almighty Animal Care Trust in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu to provide a safe haven for injured animals.

Lateef Mohammed has spent his life collecting antiques from around the world. First-edition books, vinyls in perfect condition, and crystals that date back to dinosaur eras are a few of the treasures that feature in the Old Curiosity Shop in Chennai.