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Go Green Girls – Cycling From Kolkata to Kanyakumari to Spread the Green Message

Krishna Thakur, 30, did not know how to ride a bicycle. “But I’ll learn. I want to be part of your women’s cross country cycling expedition,” she assured Vasumathi, the leader of the group that was...

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Besides Planting over 1,000 Trees, This Organisation Promotes Environmental...

Many of us know what goes on in the world on a minute-to-minute basis, thanks to the multiple media that connect the world to us and us to the world. However, not many would know how much CO2 India is...

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Video: Turning Weeds into Handicrafts, These Women Have Transformed Their Ponds!

Shaik Abdul Mujeeb’s unique venture, Allika, produces handcrafted lifestyle accessories made out of water hyacinth. The venture not only does good for the environment but empowers women as well! You...

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Kashmiri Journalist-Turned-Ecowarrior’s Amazing Plan Involves 1 Crore Trees!

A few months ago, a group of young people from North Kashmir came together and started a campaign named ‘Save Environment Save Kashmir’ with the aim of cleaning waste and dirt-filled water bodies,...

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76 YO Bengal Teacher Charges Only Rs 2 in a Year to Teach 350+ Tribal Students

Barely three hours away from the cacophony of Kolkata, the village of Ausgram in Burdwan wakes up to the characteristic aroma of sal forests and rangamati (red soil). The serene silence is only...

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76-YO Gritty Garhwali Woman Who Planted A Forest & Saved Her Village!

Even at the age of 76, Prabha Devi’s tremendous energy is a matter of mystery for the entire village. Her son, Manish, 44, is left spellbound every time he visits his parents’ hill cottage in the...

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This IAS officer Fined Himself Rs 5000, And Set an Example We All Need To...

IAS officer Astik Kumar Pandey has turned many heads time and again, for all the right reasons. Be it cleaning the paan stains on a government office building or helping farmers plough the field – he...

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Artist Creates Masterpieces on Dried Banana Leaves That Can Last Upto a Century!

With the concept of sustainability pervading our lifestyle at every step, more and more artists in India are showing a proclivity towards eco-friendly art forms and mediums. From homemade, organic...

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How Koodugal Nest Is Turning Chennai’s Schools Into Havens for Sparrows

“Nature is giving everything to human beings, but we are not giving much back to nature,” says Mr Ganeshan D, founder of Koodugal Nest (Network for Environment Sustainability Trust). The Chennai-based...

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Bicycle Diaries: How 1 Man’s Mission Helped Plant 2 Lakh+ Trees & Saved a...

“Keeping our country clean is our responsibility. We should all take ownership of our surroundings,” says Sundaram Tiwari, a 30-year-old environmentalist from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. By taking...

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Inside India’s Cleanest Villages: What They’re Doing Differently

When you think of a clean and green place, what comes to mind? A futuristic city with high-tech waste management? Maybe a well-manicured park in an urban neighbourhood? Surprisingly, some of the...

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10 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Fall in Love with Nature This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore the wonders of nature with your kids. With longer days and warmer weather, you can engage in exciting and educational activities that not only...

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How Much Trash Does the Average Indian Produce Every Day?

In the narrow alleys of old Delhi or the swanky apartments of Bengaluru, waste is one thing every household, rich or poor, produces daily. While we often toss our garbage without a second thought,...

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This Unique Ship Sails the World, Collecting and Recycling Plastic Waste From...

Every minute, around 20 tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. Most of this plastic comes from land, through rivers, drains, and landfills, and once it reaches the sea, it breaks down into tiny...

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