Pithoragarh

The success of Tulip gardens like these can ensure border districts like Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand can offer the necessary economic incentives for people not to migrate and strengthen their own region.

The Paharis—the native people of Uttarakhand—are known for their determination and grit, and know how to rise above a disaster when it strikes.

As I left the giant Himalayan foothills of Kumaon behind me, I couldn't help but be grateful and feel blessed for the opportunity to interact with and learn from the Kumaoni girls.

The swimming pool balances fun with environmental responsibility

Wings, an NGO in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has been involved in several initiatives in this region but was alarmed as they learnt of the glorious past and the shrinking presence of one such lifeblood of its region - the Rai Gaarh river.

Here's how the Armed Forces rescued a woman trapped under debris after a cloudburst in Uttarakhand

Several widows in Uttarakhand are working hard to make ends meet after the deadly floods of 2013. From working at flour mills, to becoming expert knitter – these strong women are doing their best to restore a sense of normalcy in their lives.