trees

Explore 7 of India’s oldest trees — from Bodhi Tree in Bihar to Parijaat in Uttar Pradesh — each rooted in mythology, history and spiritual lore. Discover their stories.

Suryanarayan, a retired manager has been tirelessly sweeping streets, unclogging drains, and planting trees every day, proving no job is too small to make a big difference.

Way before the climate crisis came into discussion, there were people who understood the implications of activities and worked towards conserving nature. Let's take a look at their impact.

Meet eight inspiring Indians who are transforming cities with more trees, helping to reduce urban heat and create greener environments. Here’s how their efforts are making a difference.

A group of climate-conscious individuals in Kerala have developed an app that aims to track the growth and survivability of numerous forgotten saplings planted during plantation drives.

Nitin Vas, Activist from Karnataka, who has developed the seed mask at his initiative Paper Seed Co, is also generating employment for villagers from Dakshina Kannada who produce these reusable masks.

Dr Alby John Varghese, Regional Deputy Commissioner (South) of Greater Chennai Corporation set up the first Miyawaki forest in Kotturpuram last year, which inspired the corporation to set up 30 more across Chennai.

And that is not all. This super cool #SustainableHome is made of upcycled wood, doesn't need a sewage tank, and has a unique system of natural air conditioning!

“I had fond memories of visiting Jabarkhet with my family. We would often follow these "Come-for-Walks" here. It was after 15 years of staying abroad that I visited the same piece of land and it shocked me. There was trash everywhere, trees were being cut down and animals being hunted,” recalls the 56-year-old.

A new sapling that has been planted on the roadside, has a bleak survival rate. But what these citizens did ensured that 350 of them blossomed into flourishing trees! #Bengaluru