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Komal Panda watched her dad and a few friends who had diabetes struggle to keep their insulin vials at the optimal temperature. So, she invented Novocarry which could well become a diabetic's bes...

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From ancient maple leaf to 1,000-petal lotus, Kerala-resident Lathika Suthan turned her terrace into a thriving garden. By growing water lilies and lotuses, she turned her hobby into a flourishin...

https://thebetterindia.com/364820/rare-lotus-water-lillies-in-kerala-home-gardens-govt-teacher-turned-gardener-supplying-exotic-flowers/

Kerala-based Beena Tom uses her cooking skills to make a variety of dishes from flowers and fruits available in her backyard – from coconut, arecanut, mangoes, guavas, to butterfly peas. Her pa...

https://thebetterindia.com/366432/homemade-food-pickles-jams-in-kerala-homemaker-runs-business-organic-garden-bees-of-beena/

Battery Smart, an EV battery tech startup founded by IIT-Kanpur graduates Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, does 1 lakh daily swaps on its network. With over 1,200 stations across more than 35 ...

https://thebetterindia.com/366214/ev-battery-smart-swapping-technology-startup-iit-kanpur-pulkit-khurana-siddharth-sikka/

Shreyovi Mehta is a runner-up at the Natural History Museum, London’s 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. She grew up accompanying her parents in national parks and wildlife safaris a...

https://thebetterindia.com/366242/shreyovi-mehta-shivang-mehta-wildlife-photographer-nature-wanderers-natural-history-museum/

From Sandhan Valley to Shimla, the best dhabas in India are the heart of road trips. Whether it’s a late-night stop for samosas or a plate of butter-dripping paranthas, these humble spots are p...

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Manisha Prajapati, known as Mannu, was just four when a tragic accident left her with severe burns. Defying societal rejection, she turned to art for healing and now challenges conventional beaut...

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Lucknow-based Aishwarya Bhatnagar and Prateek Rastogi run Greenday to promote innovative farming methods and biofortified seeds that benefit both farmers and consumers alike.

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Nehal Shah, an avid traveller, began taking her son on her adventures and saw the value of outdoor experiences for families. Recognising the importance of nature-based experiences for children, s...

https://thebetterindia.com/366063/nehal-shah-travel-with-kids-children-nature-trails-treks-experiences-toddlers-mumbai/

The establishment of Nagaland's first medical college, NIMSR, led by Dr Soumya Chakraborty, gave local students the opportunity to study medicine in their home state. This ended years of students...

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In the second part of this two-part series, we take a look at some of the actionable modern and traditional solutions that are available to revive Leh's rapidly declining groundwater including re...

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In the first part of this 2-part series, we explore why Leh's groundwater has suffered a serious decline in quality and quantity. Experts explain the reasons behind this decline and hint at how w...

https://thebetterindia.com/365877/why-leh-ladakh-groundwater-decline-quality-quantity-expert-dr-lobzang-chorol-explains-solutions/

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas that makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews and helps fellow cashe...

https://thebetterindia.com/364782/cashew-farming-kerala-kannur-farmer-turns-wet-cashews-into-value-added-products-dishes-soups-sprouts-profitable-farming/

Jas Kalra, president of the Earth Saviours Foundation, cares for 1,200 abandoned individuals, providing them with daily necessities, rehabilitation assistance, and compassion. Continuing his fath...

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Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests to restore...

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The Onam celebration features a lavish vegetarian feast known as Onasadhya, which includes diverse dishes like Avial, Beetroot Pachadi, and Palada Pradhaman. Here are 10 authentic recipes by reno...

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Founded by dancer Sankalp Sharma, Vinyasa Earth is a sustainable homestay in Jaipur’s Maheshwas Khurd Village. Built without cement, using only bamboo, mud, and lime, it offers artist residenci...

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Reshma Suresh founded 'Tocco' to empower home chefs, helping them showcase their talents through homemade regional delicacies infused with nostalgia and local flavours. Prepared in small batches,...

https://thebetterindia.com/365436/tocco-meengurry-memories-reshma-suresh-banana-chips-homemakers-senior-citizens-pickles-podis/

Hailing from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, DSP Santosh Kumar Patel studied under kerosene lamps and lifted bricks for some food. Undeterred, he secured the 22nd rank in MPPSC. Here's his sto...

https://thebetterindia.com/365406/madhya-pradesh-santosh-kumar-patel-police-officer-dsp-inspiring-journey-career-poverty/

Chennai-based Plugzmart secured ARAI certification for its 60kW DC fast charger, marking a key step in advancing India’s electric vehicle infrastructure. Here’s how the charger’s proprietar...

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Inspired by the widespread love for Kozhikoden halwa, four friends — Shabas Ahamed N C, Sanu Muhammed C, Irfan Safar S, and Thesreef Ali P K — founded Fulva, a Kerala-based startup delivering...

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Many people who contemplate suicide mask their inner pain but often leave subtle signs that can alert loved ones. This World Suicide Prevention Day, the focus is on encouraging open conversations...

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As human-wildlife conflicts escalate due to shrinking habitats and increased encounters, these organisations are working to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants, leopards, sn...

https://thebetterindia.com/365281/rainmatter-foundation-organisations-solving-human-animal-wildlife-conflicts-elephant-snake-leopard-lantana-coexistence/

Over the past 30 years, Phuman Singh Kaurra from Punjab has been turning his family's fortunes around through carrot farming. He also has a seed bank that can cultivate up to 650 acres of land.

https://thebetterindia.com/365164/carrot-farming-success-earning-crore-sultanpur-lodhi-punjab-seed-supplier-phuman-singh-kaurra/

In Sadri, Rajasthan, the Raika community, known for herding camels, has shifted from trading to sustainable camel milk production through Camel Charisma. This social enterprise, led by Dr Ilse K�...

https://thebetterindia.com/364022/camel-charisma-milk-sadri-rajasthan-kumbalgarh-dairy-paper-wool-cheese/

Ganesh Chaturthi: Thane-based Sandesh Shankar Gaonkar's 'Sarvangi Arts' stands out for its eco-friendly ‘makhar’ (decorations) made from traditional sarees, combining sustainability with Maha...

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In a bid to save farmers from the vicious cycle of debt, Vaibhav Tidke runs Moomba along with his friends. They use patented Solar Conduction Dryer (SCD) technology to turn damaged and lower-grad...

https://thebetterindia.com/364770/solar-dryer-tech-moomba-startup-dryer-turns-low-grade-crops-value-added-products-women-farmers-vaibhav-tidke/

Food adulteration, especially in wheat flour, can pose serious health risks, making it crucial to identify common adulterants. Here's how you can test flour purity at home.

https://thebetterindia.com/363860/real-vs-fake-wheat-flour-adulteration-simple-diy-tests-at-home-watch-video/

After retirement, Remabhai S (58) from Kollam, Kerala, found solace in cultivating dragon fruits on her terrace using innovative soilless methods. Now, she harvests 500 kg of dragon fruit every m...

https://thebetterindia.com/364562/retired-teacher-remabhai-soilless-dragon-fruit-farming-on-terrace-earn-lakhs-jcs-world-youtube-kerala/

All set for Ganesha Chaturthi and the delicious ukadiche modak? If you are in Mumbai and looking for the best places to buy these sweet treats, we’ve got you covered.

https://thebetterindia.com/364430/ganesh-chaturthi-ukadiche-modak-best-places-list-mumbai-ganpati-mawa-modak/

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', a food startup that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google...

https://thebetterindia.com/363990/senior-citizen-homemaker-starts-food-business-mama-nourish-startup-to-sell-laddu-bars/

From Savitribai Phule to S Radhakrishnan, these revolutionaries shaped India's education system. Whether it was opening avenues for women and marginalised communities or elevating India's academi...

https://thebetterindia.com/364214/teachers-day-radhakrishnan-abdul-kalam-jyotirao-savitribai-phule-history-pics-gopal-krishna-gokhale/

Pranav Dandekar, alongside his father Prakash, developed ‘Robin’ — a compact two-seater electric micro-car. Their startup ‘Wings EV’ aims to redefine personal mobility in India.

https://thebetterindia.com/363998/wings-ev-robin-electric-micro-car-relectric-vehicle-pranav-prakash-dandekar-indore-two-seater-four-wheeler/

Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran Sharma was born with vision impairment and faced bullying throughout her life. She overcame obstacles to become the 200m Para World Champion.

https://thebetterindia.com/364132/ghaziabad-simran-sharma-para-athlete-runner-champion-gold-medal-match-paris-paralympics-2024/

College dropout Ashish Ranjan started OCB (Online Cake Bhejo) in 2017 with his friend Buddhisen Bittu. The chain of bakeries employs and empowers over 50 women farmers in Bihar who make millet co...

https://thebetterindia.com/364054/ocb-online-cakes-patna-bihar-college-dropout-ashish-ranjan-millet-cookies-pastries-jowar-bajra-women-farmers/

Heading to Chennai? Try your hand at these seven iconic biryani spots. From concocting secret recipes for biryani in their homes to walking miles to fetch the perfect meat, these restaurant owner...

https://thebetterindia.com/363203/best-biryani-restaurants-in-chennai-tamil-nadu-ambur-star-kappa-chakka-kandhari-junior-kupanna/

Dr Ravinder Chowkidaar founded the Sushruta Foundation after struggling to afford his father's cancer treatment. He provides affordable and free healthcare for the underprivileged through medical...

https://thebetterindia.com/363871/dr-ravinder-chowkidaar-sushruta-foundation-warangal-telangana-low-cost-free-surgery-healthcare-underprivileged/

Paralympics 2024: After a life-changing accident, Padma Shri Sumit Antil's seven-year journey in javelin throw led him to break world records and claim gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Here's ...

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Recognising the inefficiencies and exploitative nature of the middlemen setup, R Ranjit Kumar and 120 farmers from Tamil Nadu decided to take matters into their own hands. They now export their p...

https://thebetterindia.com/363795/nutmeg-export-from-india-farmers-pollachi-village-tamil-nadu-middlemen-fpc/

These grassroots initiatives provide countless children with the resources and hope they need to break the cycle of poverty and pursue their dreams. Here’s a look at eight of them.

https://thebetterindia.com/363045/grassroots-organisations-initiatives-changemakers-teach-education-underprivileged-children-slum/

From Purvina’s virgin coconut oil to Cancrie’s nanocarbon batteries, Indian entrepreneurs are blending tradition with innovation — transforming the versatile coconut into impactful products...

https://thebetterindia.com/363735/coconut-business-startup-purvina-cancrie-greenaura-tengin-thenga-sunbird-straws-evlogia-eco-care-malai-biomaterials/

Hailing from Chikkamagaluru, Rakshitha Raju, who was born with a visual impairment, found solace in running. She has overcome immense challenges to become the first Indian woman to compete in the...

https://thebetterindia.com/363713/rakshitha-raju-para-runner-athlete-paralympics-paris-2024-visual-impairment-gold-medal-chikkamagaluru/

Iris Strill and Bishwadeep Moitra founded SilaiWali, a social enterprise in India that empowers Afghan refugee women by helping them turn waste fabric into handcrafted rag dolls. Through this, th...

https://thebetterindia.com/363502/iris-strill-bishwadeep-moitra-silaiwali-upcycled-ragdolls-empower-afghan-women-refugees-financial-freedom/

Indic Initiatives, the brainchild of B G Seetharaman, Vinay Kumar and Rajeeva Deekshit has pioneered an end-to-end machine that recycles difficult-to-process paper waste like paper cups, tetra pa...

https://thebetterindia.com/363572/indic-initiatives-recycle-paper-waste-cups-tetra-pak-label-bg-seetharaman-vinay-kumar-rajeeva-deekshit-chikkamagaluru/

rom Jaipur, Krishna Nagar overcame bullying and a height disadvantage to win gold in para-badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Despite facing personal tragedies, here’s how he remains focus...

https://thebetterindia.com/363404/paris-paralympic-games-2024-krishna-nagar-gold-medal-para-badminton-jaipur-dwarfism-bullying/

Delhi police constable Amit Lathia has 'adopted' more than 350 underprivileged children to help them secure government jobs by providing them with food, study material and a safe place to live.

https://thebetterindia.com/363341/delhi-police-constable-amit-lathia-teaches-underprivileged-low-income-children-for-competitive-exam-helps-get-govt-job/

Hailing from a small town in Kerala, 25-year-old Salva Marjan is on the verge of making history as the first woman from her state to join the Formula 1 Academy. This is her story of defying stere...

https://thebetterindia.com/363299/salva-marjan-first-female-woman-formula-one-racer-racing-academy-kerala-motosports-athlete-video/

Inspired by the movie Avatar, environmentalist and clean air activist Jai Dhar Gupta turned 32 acres near Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park into a biosphere. With the help of expert Vijay Dhasma...

https://thebetterindia.com/363139/jai-dhar-gupta-vijay-dhasmana-biosphere-rajaji-national-park-uttarakhand-rewilding-forest-wildlife/

Kerala-based Padma Suresh grows 20 varieties of organic vegetables on her terrace. By meeting daily needs and selling extra produce in the market, she saves and earns up to Rs 5,000 a month.

https://thebetterindia.com/363152/grow-organic-vegetables-at-home-terrace-garden-homemaker-padma-suresh-income-source/

Nikunj Vasoya, raised in a poor farming family in Gujarat, turned his passion for cooking into a successful career by creating a YouTube channel ‘Crazy for Indian Food’ featuring authentic Ka...

https://thebetterindia.com/363041/nikunj-vasoya-youtube-channel-crazy-for-indian-food-kathiyawadi-ambani-wedding-jamnagar-gujarat/

Goa offers a rich blend of culinary delights. Savour seafood at iconic eateries like Vinayak and Souza Lobo or indulge in a feast at Martin’s Corner.

https://thebetterindia.com/362467/best-seafood-restaurants-goa-martins-corner-vinayak-souza-lobo-sharada-bar-coquiero-bhumiputra-fat-fish/

Maharashtra government's MARVEL will augment law enforcement by developing AI tools to provide tailor-made solutions to the police force.

https://thebetterindia.com/362886/maharashtra-police-ai-tool-marvel-government-home-department-ips-officer-harssh-poddar/

Here’s a curated travel list of adventurous activities across India, from skiing in Kashmir to spelunking expedition in Meghalaya.

https://thebetterindia.com/361918/adventure-map-of-india-hot-air-balloon-trekking-skiing-caving-safari-rappelling-sports/

Inspired by his experience as a new father, Harpreet Singh Grover, who goes by the name ‘The Curious Parent’ on social media, helps parents understand their children.

https://thebetterindia.com/362788/curious-parent-harpreet-singh-grover-indian-parenting-tips-instagram-new-mom-parents-toddlers-select-schools-growth/

Amidst rising concerns over food adulteration, here are four DIY tests to detect impurities in salt, sugar, and jaggery at home.

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Tatwashil Kamble and Ashok Tangde have one goal -- to give girls in Beed, Maharashtra, a chance at a better future by saving them from the horrors of child marriage. This is the story of their mi...

https://thebetterindia.com/362055/child-marriages-in-beed-maharashtra-help-whistleblowers-tatwashil-kamble-ashok-tangde-whatsapp/

It is believed that aspirants need to relocate to Delhi to prepare for the UPSC examination. Busting this misconception, IRMS officer Akash Chavda cleared the UPSC examination 2023 with AIR 1007 ...

https://thebetterindia.com/362685/how-to-clear-upsc-cse-from-home-irms-officer-akash-chavda-prep-journey-delhi-coaching-busting-myths/

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving g...

https://thebetterindia.com/362584/medini-homestay-kaziranga-national-park-assam-sustainable-champak-deka-anna-louise-meynell/

Somnath Kashyap started ‘Dihadi Kitchen’ in Lucknow to provide regular, hygienic meals to labourers. His initiative, supported through crowdfunding and community contributions, feeds about 3,...

https://thebetterindia.com/362553/feeding-drive-leftover-meal-lucknow-somnath-kashyap-dihadi-kitchen-free-food-for-labourers-crowdfunding/

Inspired by their grandmothers' mobility challenges, two Class 12 students from Mumbai, Rahi Shah and Hriday Boriawala, developed Walkfit — an innovative walking stick attachment that uses AI a...

https://thebetterindia.com/362304/walkfit-ai-walking-stick-fall-prevention-osteoarthritis-osteoporosis-seniors-elderly-rahi-shah-hriday-boriawala/

‘Lakshmi's by GSB’: After losing her mother, Kerala-based Lakshmi Muralidhara was left with a heavy heart, a struggling business, and a handwritten recipe book. Through tears and laughter, sh...

https://thebetterindia.com/362285/kerala-mother-daughter-food-business-lakshmi-by-gsb-muralidhara-startup-homemade-malayali-konkani-onam-snacks-syrups/

After losing her husband and facing financial hardship, Jodhpur’s Nirmala Shekhawat transformed her struggle into ‘Marwadi Manwar’, a thriving business bringing the traditional flavours of ...

https://thebetterindia.com/362150/marwadi-manwar-jodhpur-rajasthani-traditional-snacks-papad-achaar-khichiya-nirmala-shekhawat/

Mumbai’s iconic eateries serve up a delicious slice of the city's history with their unique offerings, from buttered buns at B Merwan and Co, and finger foods at Veronica’s, to the South Indi...

https://thebetterindia.com/361306/best-breakfast-places-in-mumbai-kyani-madras-mysore-cafe-veronicas-merwan-vig-churchill/

Bhopal-based gardener Shirish Sharma shares 10 easy steps to grow custard apples at home, with valuable tips on planting, care, and harvesting.

https://thebetterindia.com/362087/how-to-grow-sitaphal-custard-apple-at-home-urban-gardener-shares-tips-steps-guide/

Moved by the plight of students displaced amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Murshidabad, West Bengal, Angshuman Thakur started the Anirvana Gacher Iskul in 2021. The open-air school focuses on practica...

https://thebetterindia.com/361924/open-air-tree-school-west-bengal-murshidabad-inspired-by-tagore-santiniketan-anirvana-gacher-iskul-angshuman-thakur/

Laljibhai Prajapati lost his vision at 17. He founded Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal to support over 500 abandoned senior citizens and disabled individuals in Gujarat.

https://thebetterindia.com/360205/old-age-home-in-gujarat-laljibhai-prajapati-shri-navchetan-andhjan-mandal-disabled-people-senior-citizens-kachchh/

Calvin Aranha and Farish Anfal, from Udupi in Karnataka, started Krop AI. The hydroponics startup integrates technology and automation to enhance crop quality and production.

https://thebetterindia.com/361688/artificial-intelligence-ai-hydroponic-farming-grow-exotic-vegetables-farms-climate-change-krop-ai-udupi-startup/

Bengaluru-based Prateek Khandelwal was paralysed after an accident. As a wheelchair-user, he feared that he would be forced into a permanent lockdown. He started RampMyCity, a startup working tow...

https://thebetterindia.com/361727/wheelchair-friendly-places-to-visit-in-bengaluru-ramp-my-city-prateek-khandelwal-access-for-disabled-people/

In Tamil Nadu's Nellivasal village, students at a government school had to defecate in the open due to the lack of proper toilets. Architect Barnala Michael along with his friend Vishnupriya cons...

https://thebetterindia.com/361652/eco-toilets-sustainable-low-cost-architect-barnala-michael-vishnupriya-sivaraj-govt-school-nellivasal-tamil-nadu/

Nashik-based Tanvi Deore (33) rekindled her passion for swimming after an 18-year hiatus to fulfil her childhood dream of swimming the English Channel. Despite facing physical, mental, and logist...

https://thebetterindia.com/361675/nashik-swimmer-tanvi-deore-swam-across-english-channel-dover-france-open-water-swimming-champion/

Sustainable Indian Architecture: With materials that date back to the Harappan Civilisation to those that reduce noise, the construction landscape in India is seeing a shift.

https://thebetterindia.com/361124/rammed-earth-timber-clay-sustainable-home-material-architecture-projects-in-india/

At 14, Angelica Daniel joined her father, Ajay, on a spontaneous motorbike trip to Khardung La, which sparked a series of adventures that deepened their bond. Over the years, here’s how their s...

https://thebetterindia.com/360502/kanyakumari-to-ladakh-bike-road-trip-angelica-ajay-daniel-father-daughter-motorbike-khardung-la/

A college trek to the high climes of Himachal Pradesh inspired Sonal and Vaibhav to get into the plastic waste recycling business and establish their Delhi-based startup econscious®.

https://thebetterindia.com/361371/recycling-plastic-waste-utility-decor-products-by-delhi-startup-econscious-nit-earn-revenue/

Hariom Nautiyal quit his corporate career and went back to his village in Dehradun. Starting from scratch, he set up ‘Dhanya Dhenu’ to sell dairy products, pickles, candies, and ice cream. He...

https://thebetterindia.com/361279/dhanya-dhenu-local-dairy-business-in-dehradun-village-started-by-techie-multi-crore-startup/

From Punjabi dhabas to elite havelis, the national highways of India are host to many eateries that mingle culture with great taste. Here’s a list of top restaurants you can stop by on your way...

https://thebetterindia.com/360331/national-highway-restaurants-food-joints-expressway-karnal-haveli-amrik-sukhdev-azad-hind-dhaba/

Once unsure if she could even climb up the stage, Sweta Mantrii has now completed over 300 comedy shows and is committed to making public spaces more inclusive for people with disabilities.

https://thebetterindia.com/360927/sweta-mantrii-comedian-spina-bifida-disability-stand-up-comedy-wheelchair-accessibility-inclusion/

Vivek Menon, co-founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, was inspired by early encounters with wildlife. His lifelong passion for conservation has led to significant contributions to wildlife prot...

https://thebetterindia.com/360895/vivek-menon-wildlife-trust-of-india-wildlife-conservation-anti-poaching-elephant-corridors/

Sandeep Mall, a Faridabad-based entrepreneur and wellness coach, installed a rooftop solar system and employed a net metering mechanism to manage his electricity bills for a 10,000+ sq ft home.

https://thebetterindia.com/360791/rooftop-solar-system-net-metering-to-reduce-electricity-bill-sandeep-mall-entreprenuer/

US-based Kapil Sharma, originally from Raipur, founded 'SayTrees', a non-profit dedicated to urban and rural afforestation and lake rejuvenation. Since its inception, SayTrees has planted trees a...

https://thebetterindia.com/360453/kapil-sharma-ngo-say-trees-restore-lakes-wells-bengaluru-pune-tree-plantation-drive-raipur-usa/

Geet, a student of Class 11 from Delhi participated in the NASA Space Camp at the US Space and Rocket Center in June 2024. Geet was just five when she fell in love with space. What followed soon ...

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Mohammed Azhar Mohiuddin's company 'Bio Reform' uses innovative biotechnology processes to manufacture eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable bags that decompose within 180 days. Here's how...

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Sustainability at Merino Industries is viewed as a mindset rather than an end goal, driving their commitment to eco-friendly practices and renewable energy alternatives. Their efforts have led to...

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Amit and Shipra built Lansdowne Trip Travel Cafe in the cantonment area of Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, turning it into both a charming café and a small business centre for locals to showcase their h...

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Multiple setbacks, strokes of bad luck, and a humble upbringing didn't deter Jyothi Yarraji from setting and breaking records. Here's a look at her nine-year-long race to the Paris Olympics, wher...

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Located near Lohagad and Visapur forts, Chavni resort in Pune, Maharashtra, was created by Snehal Karlekar, Tushar Shetye, Uday Jagtap, and Ajit Ingawle. It celebrates Maharashtra's cultural lega...

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IFS officer Vikas Singh Meena shattered several stereotypes about Hindi medium aspirants by clearing the UPSC-CSE 2023 examination, with an All India Rank of 672.

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In drought-prone Satara, Maharashtra, farmer Hrushikesh Jayasing Dhane turned adversity into success by making aloe vera products like soaps, shampoos, and juices, building a multi-crore business...

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A social worker and a legend on Reddit, Dushyant Dubey aka St Broseph helps people solve the most complex problems, ranging from cyber crime, stalking, civic issues to domestic violence and more....

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Despite the disqualification, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s career, marked by resilience and historic achievements, remains inspirational. Here's a look at her past wins and the battles she has foug...

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Paris Olympics 2024: At just 19, Antim Panghal, a two-time U-20 world champion and medalist at the Asian Games and senior world championships, shines as the youngest Indian wrestler at the Paris ...

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The goalkeeper of the Indian men's hockey team, Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh has stunned the world with his performance at the Paris Olympics. From Kerala to Paris, here's his story.

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Aprajita Bansal runs Phal Phool, a startup that sells apples and other products grown on her family orchard in Banon, Himachal Pradesh. By eliminating middlemen, she has ensured that her father e...

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Neeraj Chopra, hailing from Haryana’s Khandra village, began his athletic journey after a chance encounter with javelin throw. Despite financial challenges, his dedication and talent made him t...

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Farida Nanavaty and her daughter Karishma started Mumbai's Karrylicious Kitchen, which delivers traditional Parsi food across the city. They use their family's 150-year-old recipes, passed down f...

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Paris Olympics: Annu Rani, an eight-time national javelin champion from a farming family in Bahadarpur, Meerut, overcame financial constraints and societal expectations to excel at sports.

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Bachittar Singh Garcha of Deh Kalan village, Punjab, turned to soybean cultivation and processing after incurring huge losses in potato farming. He now runs an automatic plant to process soybean ...

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Khel Ratna awardee Manika Batra has become a household name after her performance at Paris Olympics. Here's a look at the table tennis player's 15-year-long career.

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Chandrashekhar Mandal started Digital Labour Chowk to support daily wage labourers by connecting them with employers through an online platform. Inspired by the struggles of blue-collar workers i...

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Nabam Bapu and Likha Nana started Arunachal Ivory and Ornaments to protect wildlife in northeast India. They use 3D printing to preserve the traditional practice of using animal hide and teeth in...

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Meet eight amazing Indians who found success, and started living their dreams after 60. From building model rockets for ISRO to winning gold medals in athletics, here are their stories.

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