Tamil Nadu

On a 500 square feet terrace, Muthu grows 25 varieties of vegetables and has more than 100 grow bags.

After the lockdown was imposed a number of labourers were stuck in a brick kiln in Tamil Nadu. But 19-year-old Manasi Bariha was having none of it.

A village in Tamilnadu’s Sivaganga district has kept its street lights off for the last 40 days to help an Indian Robin lay her eggs and nest in peace.

Crossing deep rivers, dense forests and braving various obstacles like wild animals and unpredictable weather conditions, Sivan travelled on foot along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway track, to deliver mail and pension to plantation workers and villagers.

"I casually shared a funny music video, the Chinna Machan song, with my grandmother and just for fun decided to record it during the break. I had no idea it would blow up like that”

Need a biscuit with your chai? At this tea shop, you can just take a bite of the edible, chocolate-flavoured biscuit cups!

The Auroville Solar Kitchen in Tamil Nadu is a shining example of sustainable architecture as it also keeps the interiors cool, with greywater recycling and composting.

“Without the movement of vehicles or people, the homeless people stood out like a sore thumb. It was truly horrifying to see so many people around us were suffering without shelter, food, or water.”

Not just ice cream, Aravindan's vegan Mysore Pak is a hit with people too—especially because it is made without preservatives or emulsifiers!

“Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can grow anything. So we started with leafy vegetables, herbs and tomatoes,” says Rajeshvaran, a self-taught hydroponics urban farmer. #UrbanGarden