Environment

Built after the 2001 Kutch earthquake, Smritivan in Bhuj is a forest memorial with 5 lakh trees, a sustainable museum, and solar power — turning grief into green healing.

When illegal mining tore through Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills, a former soldier chose to fight back — to protect water, climate, and livelihoods across north India.

The Himalayas gave you calm, clean air and winding trails, but they are now weighed down by plastic and waste. With just Rs 500, you can help Healing Himalayas Foundation remove 50 kilos of trash and give back to the mountains that once healed you.

In Bandhavgarh’s fringe villages, where tiger attacks and forest fires are a painful reality, children are emerging as unexpected conservation leaders. Led by conservationist Bhavna Menon through Prakriti Ki Pathshala and the ‘Junior Fire Watchers’, students are counselling families, preventing fires, and spreading awareness door-to-door.

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water conservation. Led by Vineet Kumar IFS, and Rupak Yadav, the initiative restored at least 11 water bodies, engaging over 400 villagers in sustainable practices.

Know everything about India’s Air Quality Index (AQI): what the 1 - 500 AQI scale represents, which pollutants are measured, monitoring methods, and why AQI readings can vary.

What if you could beautify the Himalayas this year instead of adding to the growing problem of pollution the mountains are experiencing? Our winter campaign calls you to donate Rs 500 to help clean up operations being conducted by Healing Himalayas Foundation.

Walk into any appliance shop today and you will see families debating stars, bills and comfort. Behind this everyday scene lies a national shift shaped by CLASP’s work, where simple choices and better products are helping homes save more and live with greater ease.

When the world’s largest flower bloomed in Sumatra after 13 years, it reminded many of the patience and wonder behind rare blooms. Across India too, fragile hills, forests and meadows cradle extraordinary flowers that appear briefly and vanish again. Here are some you can still find.

Kota in Rajasthan has removed every traffic signal and redesigned its roads — cutting travel time, fuel waste, and pollution. Here’s how Kota set a new model for urban design.