Mumbai

Called bavkhals, these age-old ponds once nurtured coastal wadis (orchards and farms) but had become filled with waste over the years. Until one man decided to breathe life into them.

The Durga Puja pandal by the Indraprastha Matri Mandir Nirman Society at Aradhana Park in IP Extension has gone further and used recycled items sourced from junkyards and scrap dealers. With gas cylinders for heads and steel scrap for bodies, the idols are accompanied with decorations made from used bulbs and soft drink cans.

In a single day, nearly 26,000 tonnes of plastic is generated in India. Now imagine the impact if all of us replaced the single-use plastics in our homes with 100% eco-friendly alternatives! #LiveGreen #PlasticFreeIndia

“He was the epitome of strength and willpower and in his last days he redefined joy with his infectious smile. This is how I remember my soulmate,” says Dimple Parmer, who now provides free therapy sessions to cancer patients and their families.

What if every single thing you purchased made a positive impact on someone’s life? Here's how you can make this happen! #Upcycling #Accessories #GreenLiving

A pioneer in the truest sense, Devika Rani walked a path that few women in Indian cinema have managed to. In fact, she was the one who gave a young Dilip Kumar his first major break! #FirstWomen #Cinema

Of the total 80 sharing taxis on this route, 40 ply in the morning and 40 in the evening, for a fee of Rs 10/passenger.

Have you ever eaten an ice cream in a coconut shell? Or chakna in pattal (leaf) bowls? To try it, check out these 5 Mumbai restaurants making the switch to sustainable serving ideas!

If the chemicals in your food are bothering you, grow them yourself. And this workshop will show you why it doesn't need as much time or space as you think! #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic #EatHealthy

Dr Divya says that while PCOS on its own is not harmful, it can lead to various other problems and hence needs to be corrected soon.