Ganga

From robotic boats to duckweed-powered wastewater treatment, five innovative ways that are reimagining river cleanup with community impact, proving that young changemakers can revive India’s lifelines.

Brothers Pandit Laxman Rao Nayak Kewale and Pandit Gangadhar Rao Kewale started the International Music Centre Ashram in Varanasi in 1975 to promote and teach Indian classical music through instruments including tabla, bansuri, sitar, and sarangi

Besides building a natural habitat for sparrows, Inderpal and his family have also been working towards environment conservation and protection. They have planted around 800 trees in their colonies, and on the outskirts of the city.

“I only know that I cannot see someone dying in front of me. That is why I do what I do.”

Walking the paths of the Himalayas, in the Ganga and Brahmaputra valley wetlands as well as the Sunderbans and the Western Ghats- is a fascinating cat–one that may not pop up on your top three wildcat lists–the fishing cat.

A quiet little village named Patna in Scotland recently celebrated Bihar Diwas to celebrate its historic links with the Bihar capital.

Till date, the bank has served 2,500 customers so far. The couple now plans to start similar banks in 10 other cities. But how does the Asthi Kalash work?

While the last rites of a loved one are understandably a very sentimental issue, here are some of the alternatives that can ensure an uncompromised cremation.

"We hope that the Centre for Animal Law will be the first of many institutions dedicated to the study of animal issues in India and elsewhere."

Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, agreed to the proposal at a review meeting and identified organic farming as a core area that needs to be promoted.