No concrete obsession, no fancy paint: Bengaluru couple's home is 45% cheaper and stays 12 degrees cooler. How did they do it?A Bengaluru couple chose sustainability and natural materials for their home. This approach resulted in a structure significantly cheaper t...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Walk in the sun, outdoor coffee, self-care: 8 simple ways to practice slow living every day to avoid burnout and work stressBusy lives leave little time for self-care. A slow living approach can combat stress and burnout. Simple practices like enjoying morning su...
31 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Forget seasonal flowers. These 6 flowering plants bloom 356 days with minimal care and makes your home garden look aliveDiscover plants that bloom nearly 365 days a year. Hibiscus, Bougainvillaea, Periwinkle, Rose, Desert Rose, and Anthurium offer continuous ...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
'No AC, no heavy bills': Here's how 4,000+ homes in Jaipur reduced indoor temperature with just a simple rooftop ideaA viral video highlights Jaipur's innovative approach to combating rising heat by transforming rooftops into green spaces. Over 4,000 homes...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
How 'Dhurandhar' Madhavan turned a barren land in Tamil Nadu into a lush green coconut farm in just three yearsDhurandhar actor R. Madhavan spent three years reviving a dry land in Palani, Tamil Nadu, into a thriving coconut farm. He followed an expe...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Fontana dell’Organo by Villa d’Este, TivoliA remarkable fountain in Tivoli, Italy, the Fontana dell'Organo, produces music using water power. This 16th-century marvel, designed by Pi...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Meet the Udupi farmer who makes Rs 3 lakh per kilogram of mangoes from his terrace gardenJoseph Lobo, a farmer from Udupi, grows Miyazaki mangoes, one of the world's priciest varieties, on his terrace garden, selling them for up...
16 May, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
PM Modi asks people to visit tulip garden in J-K, enjoy warm hospitalityTweeting about the gardens, the prime minister said, "Whenever you get the opportunity, do visit Jammu and Kashmir and witness the scenic T...
24 Mar, 2021, 04.31 PM IST
India Inc leaders now walk the green talkThey are now shelling out lakhs of rupees on solar power and rainwater harvesting, and investing time and effort in terrace gardening and g...
05 Jun, 2019, 11.39 AM IST
Birds prefer suburban gardens over city estates: StudyBirds prefer to fly between the gardens of leafy suburban neighbourhoods to visit feeders than city terraces or new-build estates, a ground...
27 Nov, 2016, 05.24 PM IST
Capturing love in India's archaeological heritageBrindavan Gardens and Hampi’s heritage ruins extend fabulous photo-shoot locales
08 Oct, 2015, 05.16 AM IST
Bengaluru techie turns gardenerHariram Pagadala Sreenath grows over 40 varieties of vegetables, fruits and greens on his terrace and encourages others to become terrace f...
01 Jun, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
- 'Urban farmers' growing fruit, vegetables at home to cut dependence on market
These urban farmers are using every inch of available space for growing fresh vegetables that are salubrious for household budgets as well.
18 Nov, 2011, 03.05 AM IST