Uttarakhand

From a 15-year-old who saved his cousin from a leopard attack to a 9-year-old who lost her life while trying to save two of her friends from drowning – these 25 children showed incredible bravery in the face of some very dangerous situations.

By completing a 5,000 km solo road trip in Siberia in the freezing winter, 35-year-old Nidhi has become the first Indian to drive to the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth -- Oymyakon in Siberia, also known as the Pole of Cold.

Community meal centres like Amma's canteen, Jan Aahar centres and Annapurna Rasois offer wholesome meals to the hungry at a reasonably low price. With food security for the poor becoming a big issue in India, it is time we rekindle the spirit of sharing and address the issue of chronic hunger through community kitchens.

A unique film festival attracts offbeat filmmakers to the beautiful environs of a quiet resort in the Uttarakhand Himalayas,

Unlike 2016, where most of the festivals of India fell on weekends, 2017 has quite a number of holidays falling on Mondays – 7 of the holidays in 2017 are on Mondays, 6 are on Saturdays, 5 on Fridays and behold, only 2 on Sundays! So, if you love the delicious respite a long weekend brings to your packed calendar, this is definitely the right time to start planning the epic adventures you are going to have next year.

An unlettered and poor woman from Uttarakhand put her small village on the path of development and inspired her fellow womenfolk to dream big. This is the amazing story of Kalawati Devi Rawat.

The Aasraa trust was started in 2009 under a bridge in Dehradun, as a small facility to teach the children of slum dwellers.

Members of Delhi Street Art, an initiative to promote public art in the country, recently travelled to Uttarakhand to paint the walls of five schools in the region. Here is a glimpse of their journey.

A hidden jewel in the crown of Uttarakhand, the small and peaceful village of Kasar Devi has everything that makes it a perfect getaway for backpackers – budget friendly homestays, friendly locals, a mellow vibe and spectacular Himalayan views.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), a non-profit organisation, works with tourists and organic farms to facilitate the barter of a few hours of daily volunteer work in exchange for accommodation, delicious food and a chance to learn organic farming techniques.