Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorses Meghalaya's bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the state's living ...

For over a hundred years, you have maintained a culture that respects nature and fosters sustainable mobility -- even findi ...

The proposal, backed by the state government and conservation experts, highlighted the ecological, cultural, and ...

Meghalaya's living root bridges, a few of which are estimated to be over 500 years old, attract tourists from all over the world. In the wettest place in the world, you won't cross bridges that ...

We stayed at Cherrapunji and trekked to the living root-bridges. 'Throughout the trek of 3,500 steps your eyes are in for a treat -- lush green landscapes of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls.' ...

Creating Living Root Bridges is an intriguing process. The aerial roots of rubber fig trees are skillfully guided along bamboo scaffolding or betel nut trunks, stretching across rivers and streams.

The term ‘Living Root Bridges’ stems from the ongoing growth and adaptation of the bridge itself. Unlike conventional structures that deteriorate with age, these bridges evolve and strengthen ...

Living root bridges form a crucial part in the eco-diversity of the place. These bridges have a vital role to play, as they are habitats of squirrels, promotes growth of moss, supports pollinating ...

For centuries, indigenous groups in north-east India have crafted intricate bridges from living fig trees. Now this ancient skill is making its way to European cities.