Wild At Heart

Mangroves of the Havelock Islands act as a natural shield, protecting India’s coastline from erosion and extreme weather.

Through the GreenHub Fellowship, youth from the Northeast are using cameras to tell stories of their wild places. What began as a filmmaking initiative is now empowering communities to document and defend their biodiversity.

Beyond their songs and flight, birds keep India’s forests alive by pollinating flowers, spreading seeds, and filling our landscapes with colour, balance, and life.

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.

Through his photos, photojournalist Karamjeet Singh has managed to capture a variety of endangered species. With his keen eye, he has photographed several elusive Himalayan species like the snow leopard and now leads many aspiring photographers on tours around the region.

Once abundant across India, vultures — nature’s cleanup crew — now face extinction, with four of nine species critically endangered.

Rock bees, known for building massive hives on cliffs and tall trees, are vital pollinators and honey producers in the wild.

Rhizophora mangroves shield India’s shores, but face growing threats. Here’s how these coastal guardians sustain life and why their survival is critical.

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to bring a modern twist to desi classics.

In the quiet hills of Uttarakhand, villagers — often led by women — guard their forests through the van panchayat system. What began as a collective effort to manage local resources has become a lifeline for both people and nature.