Conservation

In just one year, Kochi's water metro carried 2 million people, runs mostly on solar power, cuts 22,800 tonnes of CO2 yearly — and 18 Indian cities are now planning similar floating metros.

A 70-acre forest, 5 crore trees, 13 ponds — and not a single rupee taken. This is the story of one man’s lifelong gift to nature.

Radheshyam Bishnoi, a 28-year-old conservationist from Rajasthan, rescued wildlife, fought poaching, and built water ponds — until his tragic death on duty.

This isn’t your usual wildlife park. From river rafting and rare birds to tea trails and Bodo villages, Manas offers a window into Assam’s wild, resilient soul.

Starting as a 19-year-old volunteer, J. Vijaya exposed massive turtle poaching in India through powerful photos. Her work led to a government ban on sea turtle hunting and lasting protection policies.

Designed by an Italian architect, this 30-foot bamboo tower provides up to 100 litres of clean water daily — without power or plumbing — and is changing lives in remote communities across the world.

Take a look at these seven trees across the nation that stood the test of time and has witnessed most of Indian history.

In the 1970s, Kerala’s Silent Valley faced destruction from a hydroelectric project. With no internet or social media, people like poet Sugathakumari led a decade-long protest that saved the forest.

Before fans or ACs, Indian builders used stone, water, and wind flow to cool forts, temples, and homes. Their eco-friendly wisdom holds lessons for the future.

Did you know? Mumbai has superheroes. They’ve battled floods, cyclones, and sheltered flamingos. We’re talking about Mumbai’s coastal mangroves.