India

These five wild forest greens have been cherished for generations, adding surprising taste and vitality to meals in ways ordinary vegetables can’t match.

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.

Jaguars do not live in India’s forests, yet a few places across the country still give visitors a chance to see this rare big cat up close.

Born in a small Haryana village, Surya Kant’s journey from studying on mud floors to becoming India’s 53rd Chief Justice is a powerful story of grit, humility, and hope.

Farmers across India are reviving five forgotten rice and millet varieties. These heritage grains protect biodiversity, support local communities, and reconnect us with traditional food.

Experience India’s untouched landscapes, from peaceful forests and vibrant valleys to hidden caves, perfect for offbeat eco-tourism and nature lovers.

Step into a slower rhythm across India’s hidden gems with five serene getaways where nature, culture, and heritage can be savoured at your own pace.

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Meet five Indians improving sanitation through innovative, low-cost, and tech-driven solutions — from EcoSan toilets to digitised community facilities.

In Himachal’s Raulane Festival, a ‘fake male bride’ leads the village in a centuries-old tradition filled with masks, costumes and community-led rituals that bring people together.