sustainable living

Capt Gaurav Gautam, a retired Indian Navy officer, and his family ditched land life in 2022 to live full-time on ‘Reeva’ — their 42-ft solar-powered sailboat. Read their inspiring journey of resilience, sustainability, and ocean adventures.

From a six-figure job to a green life, Pune’s Pallavi Patil grows her food, cooks with solar, and lives without a fridge or AC — proving city life can be eco-friendly.

KS Sheeja found solace in gardening after her son’s accident. She pursued organic farming, learned new techniques, and now runs a self-sustaining farm that is home to bees, poultry, and over 200 plants of exotic fruits and vegetables!

Inspired by the movie Avatar, environmentalist and clean air activist Jai Dhar Gupta turned 32 acres near Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park into a biosphere. With the help of expert Vijay Dhasmana, he revived the land, bringing back native plants and wildlife.

Turn gardening into a meaningful family activity! Grow your own rangoli colours naturally and introduce children to cultural traditions and sustainable living in a hands-on way.

Turn your kitchen counter into a mini farm! With just seeds, soil, and sunlight, you can grow fresh, nutrient-rich microgreens at home in 10 days, bringing health, flavour, and freshness straight into your everyday Indian meals.

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a mix of plants and animals, discover how to create a sustainable garden or farm that grows in harmony with nature.

Prince and Sonia, a teacher couple, turned their 900 sq ft home into a lush indoor forest with over 250 plants, creepers, kokedama moss balls, fish, butterflies, and birds. Over 10 years, they created a serene green sanctuary free from harsh sunlight and pests.

This monsoon, Immerse in season’s delights with homegrown jackfruit. From sunlight to sapling care, cultivate this superfood using tips from gardeners Abhijeet Prajapati and Mini Sreekumar.

Long before sustainability became a buzzword, Onam traditions showed us how to live in harmony with nature — from banana leaf plates to flower pookalams.