India

Before Hindi became the language of headlines, it found its first printed page in Kolkata. The story of Udant Martand is about a lawyer, a dream, and a newspaper that lit a movement.

US-based Kapil Sharma, originally from Raipur, founded 'SayTrees', a non-profit dedicated to urban and rural afforestation and lake rejuvenation. Since its inception, SayTrees has planted trees and revitalised lakes and wells in Bengaluru and Pune.

It took days of waiting by a frozen lake in Russia, but for 14-year-old Kesshav Vikram from Coimbatore, one perfect click of a bear and a gull has carried his vision to London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.

Behind every Manam Chocolate bar is a farmer’s name, a family’s story, and a field in West Godavari. By working directly with cocoa farmers, this brand is blending impact with indulgence—and showing the world that India’s best chocolate grows from care, not just cacao.

Bullied, rejected, and denied basic rights — Ani Mangaluru rose from the streets to become a gym trainer, actor, and auto-owner supporting her community.

Think becoming a pilot is only for the privileged few? Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide: from subjects in school and DGCA exams to flying hours, aviation schools, and costs, featuring expert insights from India’s youngest commercial pilot, Samaira Hullur.

Ramesh Gera cracked the code to growing the world’s most expensive spice indoors and is now training over 12,000 people to follow suit.

Discover how India is using AI-powered camera traps, drones, and apps to combat poaching and protect wildlife. Here are five innovative tools making a difference.

India’s bold conservation model proves that people and predators can coexist, with the right policies, awareness, and community support.