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Japanese Mangoes Worth Rs 3 Lakh/Kg, Berries & More: Udupi Man Grows Rare Fruits on Terrace

Joseph Lobo used online resources like YouTube videos to learn and grow hundreds of fruits and vegetables on his terrace, including berries, chikoo,...

04.06.2025 70

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Tina Freese

The Forgotten ‘Sardar’ From Kerala Who Saved Thousands During Partition

Though forgotten in the pages of history, ‘Sardar’ K M Panikkar made a monumental effort to save the lives of thousands of refugees in the...

11.05.2025 30

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Tina Freese

Inspired by Japanese Art of Kokedama, This Kerala Mom Sets up Garden With Upcycled Waste

Inspired by the Japanese art of Kokedama, Anjali started her own garden. And her amma transformed it by upcycling waste such as cans, bottles, tyres...

04.05.2025 20

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Tina Freese

Over 40°C Outside, But This Gujarat House Stays Cool Without AC – Here’s How!

In the sweltering summer of Gujarat, ‘Cool House’, a sustainable home designed by Samira Rathod, uses no ACs and coolers to remain naturally cool.

27.04.2025 60

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Tina Freese

This Sustainable Panchgani Homestay by a Mother-Daughter Duo Is Just 5 Hours From Mumbai

Alka Shesha built her dream homestay, Avabodha, with her daughter Prachi Chaphekar. The sustainable homestay in Panchgani has everything from solar...

12.04.2025 10

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Tina Freese

‘It’s 3-4 Degrees Cooler Inside’: This Gorgeous Sustainable Home is Surrounded by Mango Trees

Designed by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, this home is surrounded by five mango trees. Built using upcycled tiles,...

15.02.2025 10

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Tina Freese