Andhra Pradesh

Built with mud, bamboo, and Palmyra leaves, Andhra’s Chuttillu homes can withstand winds up to 250 kmph. Discover how this ancient circular design offers lessons in sustainable, cyclone-resilient living.

Once denied her own dream of playing for India, Vizag’s D Kalyani has turned her passion into purpose. A former state-level player, she now trains hundreds of young girls at the ACA-VDCA academy, shaping talents like Shabnam Shakil who went on to represent India. Through grit and vision, Kalyani is building a new generation of fearless women cricketers from Andhra.

Take a walk down a lane in Tarluwada village near Visakhapatnam. At first glance, it may seem like any other orchard. But hidden among these trees is an astonishing secret: a mango fruit that can endure frost, and travel oceans.

Andhra Pradesh is piloting India’s first AI-powered mosquito control system. By ending blind spraying, it promises fewer chemicals, lower costs, and healthier cities.

From Sikkim’s misty peaks to Kerala’s ocean cliffs, these Indian gems offer strong Wi-Fi, cosy stays, and views that make remote work feel like a holiday.

Pulicat Lake is under threat from illegal worm poaching and a proposed port expansion. Local tribal women are patrolling the lake and protecting mangroves.

25-year-old Prasad Suri, a fisherman’s son from Andhra, wins Sahitya Akademi Award for writing his community’s forgotten coastal stories.

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water conservation. Led by Vineet Kumar IFS, and Rupak Yadav, the initiative restored at least 11 water bodies, engaging over 400 villagers in sustainable practices.

Taste the pride of India’s orchards through these nine GI-tagged mangoes — each with its own flavour, folklore, and fiercely protected identity.

With 1,000 trunks and a forest-like spread, Thimmamma Marrimanu, the world's largest tree canopy, challenges what we think a single tree can be. Let's uncover the secrets of this living wonder.