1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1273+ words) For Pratiksha Marathe and her family in Kalyan, Ganesh Chaturthi means growing Bappa from wheat seeds, mud and prayer — a five-day ritual that lets their celebration return to nature without leaving an idol behind. From a simple mud base and…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (13+ words) The Better India...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (255+ words) On the first-floor balcony of Kerala University’s botany department, 50 square feet became a green corner filled with plants, pebbles, wind chimes, a small waterfall, and chairs. Fourth-year PhD scholar Reshma PR was studying indoor air-purifying plants, focusing on formaldehyde, a…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1246+ words) From bringing Bappa home to joining the family celebrations, children have plenty of opportunities to be involved during Ganesh Chaturthi. With a little thought, these familiar moments can become meaningful lessons that help shape how they see their relationship with…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (528+ words) Known as “tiger widows”, some women in the Sundarbans have faced blame, abandonment and financial hardship after losing their husbands. In Jharkhali, they are now helping restore the mangroves their communities depend on. In the Sundarbans, going to work can…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (748+ words) Every evening, Aravind Ramasokan puts work aside for 15 minutes with his three children. But instead of asking about homework or marks, he asks one question that helps him understand what truly mattered to them that day. A 15-minute ritual of…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (885+ words) They may look like tiny wildflowers or drops of dew, but these plants have a surprising way of surviving. Every monsoon, they emerge across Maharashtra’s rocky plateaus and trap insects for nutrients. During the monsoon, Maharashtra’s rocky plateaus change dramatically....

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (189+ words) “What does life for an ageing street dog look like in its final chapter?" asked Meena Subrahmanyan of Prayas Trust. Unfortunately, they often fade away on pavements, in traffic, or in overcrowded shelters that can barely manage the numbers. But…...

1+ week, 21+ min ago   (361+ words) What began as a simple home experiment with citrus waste grew into Urthy, a brand now helping 200+ consumers make greener everyday choices. Every day, juice stalls and homes discard heaps of lemon and orange peels. But two Mumbai mothers wondered:…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (560+ words) With its round face, tiny ears, and thick fur, the Pallas’s cat looks almost like a cartoon character — but this elusive wild cat survives in some of India’s coldest, highest-altitude landscapes, from Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh to Sikkim and Arunachal…...