ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF PANCHKULA DISTRICT in Haryana lies the sprawling 12-acre Aanandaa Permaculture Farm, built as a testament to the harmony between humans, plants and animals. Unlike conventional farms with their rows of monoculture crops, Aanandaa resembles a lush forest where more than 6,000 trees intermingle with a diverse array of plants, creepers and shrubs in seemingly chaotic fashion. Co-founded by Manisha Lath Gupta, former marketing head of Uber India, and her husband, Agam Gupta, the farm follows the principles of permaculture, a model of agriculture that leverages the complementary qualities of plants, trees and animals to create a self-sustaining and regenerative ‘food forest’.
OPEN SHELL FARM
MALVIKAA SOLANKI, 54
IN A FORMER LIFE: Wilderness researcher, IISC
Where: Near Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka
Motivation: “I was already leading a sustainable life, meticulously managing my consumption and composting at home. However, over time I realised that city life itself was unsustainable. I felt that if I wanted to live a life honourably, I needed to live off the land”
Revenue stream: Workshops on sustainability, permaculture training, organic produce, permaculture design consultation
This story is from the September 11, 2023 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 11, 2023 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Beware The New Big Con
Cyber Criminal Networks, Often Based Abroad, Are Now Leveraging Technological And Psychological Tools To Weave Elaborate Stings With Fake Cops And Enforcement Authorities To Deprive Unsuspecting Victims Of Their Entire Life Savings
A Cut Above the Rest
Oft ignored, the ceiling in a room is so much more than a necessity
THE GRAND STAND
This atypical bachelor pad for Delhivery's Sandeep Barasia is all about balancing art with form, aesthetics with functionality and materiality with context
50 SHADES OF WHITE
From ivory to ecru, TV actor Ankita Lokhande and reality TV star Vicky Jain's apartment in Mumbai is all about a fresh and clean feel
"GOOD DESIGN IS EFFICIENT, BEAUTIFUL AND PROBLEM SOLVING"
Known for creating thoughtfully crafted spaces, architect Jaskaran Singh takes us through the legacy he was born into
HITCHED AT HOME
From offbeat décor to eco-friendly design elements, an intimate wedding runs high on undeniable charm and unique sentiments
ROOM TO BLOOM
Bring wedding festivities indoors with flowers and hues that set the mood for this beautiful tablescape
THE RITE CHOICE
Move over heaven, well-designed and stylish marriages require the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla touch. They share how to ace this space.
Twist on Tradition
Stylish storytelling, vibrant vistas, trendy textiles and modern magic, wedding decor is a beautifully crafted and personal tale today
TROUSSEAU TROVE
From preserved flowers to bountiful hampers, what you give the bride and groom will set the tone for their life ahead