Uttarakhand

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.

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.

In the finals of the 20 km event at Rio, Manish Rawat finished 13th, ahead of some of the best racewalkers in the world – including 4 former world champions, 3 Asian champions, 2 European champions and 2 Olympic medallists. This is the inspiring story of this unsung Olympian who made India proud at Rio.

Divya Rawat is using mushroom cultivation as a way of curbing migration and providing livelihoods to people in Uttarakhand. This is also helping repopulate many 'ghost villages' in the state.

The Uttarakhand government has announced the launch of India's first industrial park exclusively for women entrepreneurs. The move is intended to attract women to business and encourage them to initiate start-ups in the state.

Here's how the Armed Forces rescued a woman trapped under debris after a cloudburst in Uttarakhand

Set out on a food trek through Kumaon and experience the endless delicacies of a cuisine which is as unique as its vibrant culture.

Across Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, a tree plantation initiative, called Maiti Andolan , has established itself as a workable solution for environmental protection as well as promoting the welfare of girls.

In Uttarakhand, a new biofuel conversion plant piloted in Kashipur can convert all kinds of agricultural waste into bioethanol. This unique technology has many benefits over other biofuel plants.

Abhishek Ray, a celebrated Bollywood music composer, is also a certified tiger and leopard tracker, a conservationist, and wildlife activist. He bought a hill, adjacent to the Corbett National Park, and turned it into the Sitabani Wildlife Reserve. Here's how he did it.