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In Haralahalli, Karnataka, 75-year-old Anke Gowda has spent over five decades building Pustaka Mane, a library of nearly 20 lakh books. Open to all, it houses rare manuscripts, multilingual dictionaries, and treasures that celebrate India’s love for reading.

Once forgotten, Kashmir’s crimson mawal flower is blooming again — colouring Wazwan feasts and opening global markets for sustainable, heritage-led farming.

From steering Kaziranga through floods and poaching threats to breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, Dr Sonali Ghosh’s journey has redefined conservation leadership — earning her India’s first-ever IUCN Kenton Miller Award for innovation and inclusion.

India has launched its first cheetah safari at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. With 16 cheetahs now in the wild, the project marks a historic moment in wildlife conservation and rewilding efforts after their extinction in 1952.

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.

Mysuru 2025 Dussehra celebrations featured a record-breaking drone show organised by CESC, with nearly 3,000 drones illuminating the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap. The highlight was a tiger formed by 2,983 synchronised drones, earning a Guinness World Record. Watch!

During Vadodara’s Vishwamitri flood mitigation, 410 eggs of crocodiles, turtles, and birds were carefully rescued and incubated to protect biodiversity. This conservation effort safeguarded 440 crocodiles and demonstrated how infrastructure projects can coexist with wildlife preservation.

A juvenile Indian gaur was rescued after being trapped in a waterbody in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Forest and fire officials worked tirelessly for hours, showcasing teamwork and compassion to save the animal, reminding us of the vital role of wildlife protection.

After clogged toilets forced an Air India flight to return mid-air, many might wonder — what really happens after you flush in an aeroplane? From vacuum suction to airport disposal, here’s the journey of in-flight waste.

From plant-based air purifiers to filterless ACs, here’s how these Indian startups are tackling the crisis for cleaner air.