A women-led self help group in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, prepares colours extracted from fruits, vegetables and flowers to sell as gulal for Holi that is round the corner.

A primary school teacher in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh recalls an incident that is forever tied up with the memory of the festival of colours.

Like a host of other art forms in the country that have dwindled and disappeared over the years, the Gulabi Meenakari art form in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was also petering out. But, a GI tag, and encouragement from the government in promoting it, has given it a shot in the arm. Many women are earning a livelihood as they are being trained in it.

For me, Gaon Connection has brought the invisible world into the light and I have learnt about the indomitable spirit of those who inhabit that world. As the year ends, I look back at some of the encounters I have had and will cherish forever.

Harmful effects of pesticides on crops: Dr Surendra Dalal, who had been an Agriculture Development Officer, started an initiative in Haryana towards the beginning of the century to educate farmers about insects and named it Keet Saksharta Mission

Winters are when you unpack your binoculars and step out to spot birds. Here are some birdwatching tips for our young readers. Happy Birding!

Under the Central government’s NIPUN Bharat initiative, primary school teachers in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, are being trained to adopt a scientific pedagogy and improve a child’s ability to read and recognize language alphabets, and solve simple mathematical problems.

Humble but fresh ingredients form the basis of rich Indian culinary tradition, where every dish evolved, has a specific purpose, place and accompaniment. This Diwali try these traditional recipes

Worldwide, there are 422 trees per person, but India has only 28 trees per person. On one side, the tree population isn't strong and on other side, trees are constantly being chopped off in the name of urban development