Environment

Across India, festivals aren’t just about rituals or lights — they’re about our bond with nature. From Assam’s Bihu to Kerala’s Onam, discover seven celebrations that honour animals, rivers, and the Earth itself with gratitude, colour, and community spirit.

Guided by her father’s example, 14-year-old Jannat Patloo has spent nearly a decade cleaning Dal Lake — proving that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference to Kashmir’s fragile ecology.

Don’t throw away your puja offerings — compost them! Here is a guide on how to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for a healthier garden and a greener planet.

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

A decade ago, Vijayapura in Karnataka was barren, with almost no forest cover. Today, a people-led greening campaign has grown 15 million trees, reviving water, land, and hope.

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.

What do you do when the sea that raised you starts to choke on plastic? For Ajay Sawant, the answer was to listen — and turn heartbreak into hope for the ocean he calls home.

Amidst Rajasthan’s water scarcity and harsh terrain, Sundaram Verma discovered a technique to grow trees with just a litre of water each. Today, more than 60,000 trees stand as proof — showing farmers nationwide that transformation begins at the roots.

From robotic boats to duckweed-powered wastewater treatment, five innovative ways that are reimagining river cleanup with community impact, proving that young changemakers can revive India’s lifelines.

Once threatened by poaching and tree-cutting, Elathur Lake in Erode is now home to 187 bird species and a proud Biodiversity Heritage Site — thanks to its people.