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Two Women Are Helping Street Children in Hyderabad Leave Begging Behind & Return to the Classroom

Yuvaneshwari Kanagasabapathy and Ramana Madhavi Sankara founded Chotuu Ki Education (CKE) in Hyderabad to give street children a second chance through...

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Monsoon-Proof Your Home: Quick Tips to Tackle Damp Walls, Mould & Odours

Monsoon dampness does not have to take over your home. Learn how to tackle mould, peeling paint, and soggy clothes with seven natural remedies using...

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Easy Spinach Gardening for Beginners: A Monsoon Guide With Tips, Tricks & Timing

With just a little soil, some seeds, and the right care, you can have a patch of nutritious greens growing on your balcony, in your backyard, or even...

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These 5 Rare Indian Wildflowers Bloom Only With the Rains — One Appears Just Once Every 12 Years

Every monsoon, India’s landscapes come alive with rare wildflowers like Neelakurinji and Brahma Kamal. These fleeting blooms do more than dazzle —...

11.06.2025 10

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How To Grow Amla at Home in Pots: A Practical Guide for Urban Gardeners

From pot to plate, discover how easy it is to grow amla at home, even if you have limited space. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from soil...

09.06.2025 6

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Doctor-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Turning Lakhs of Mango Seeds Into Free Fruit Saplings for Farmers

Jasmit Singh Arora, the 'Gutli Man of India' from Kolkata, West Bengal, is turning mango seeds into saplings and gifting them to farmers. Know how he...

09.06.2025 8

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How This Chennai Man Turned a Desert Rose into a Blooming Rs 60 Lakh Business

They said the Desert Rose was too exotic. Too delicate. Not worth it. Jalandhar proved them all wrong. From a small village in Tamil Nadu, he built a...

06.06.2025 5

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How to Grow Ladyfinger (Okra) at Home During the Monsoon – A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to grow fresh and healthy ladyfinger (okra) at home during the monsoon season. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing seeds...

05.06.2025 6

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Ex-Pharma Executive Builds Rs 12 Lakh/Month Organic Microgreens Business, Empowers 300+ Farmers Across India

From a 100 sq ft room to a successful startup, discover how Mohit Nijhawan’s Greenu grows over 75 varieties of microgreens using organic methods,...

05.06.2025 8

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Camping With Care: A Thoughtful Guide to Leaving No Trace in India’s Wild Spaces

Camping in India's wild spaces can be a joyful, grounding experience—especially when done with care. This guide shares simple, thoughtful ways to...

04.06.2025 10

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Rainy Days Made Special: 6 Sweet Little Rituals Every Parent Should Try With Their Kids

Rainy days are the perfect excuse to pause, play, and truly connect. Whether it's cooking an old family recipe or racing paper boats through puddles,...

04.06.2025 10

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How to Grow Brinjal at Home This Monsoon: Easy Gardening Guide for Small Spaces

Discover how to grow fresh and healthy brinjal at home during the monsoon season, even in small spaces like balconies or terraces. Follow this easy,...

03.06.2025 10

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Marigold Farmer From West Bengal Shares How He Built a Rs 50 Lakh-a-Month Business

Arup Kumar Ghosh from Kolaghat, West Bengal, turned marigold farming into a Rs 50 lakh per month business. Learn how he started small, upgraded his...

02.06.2025 10

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50000 Indian Farmers Are Cutting Costs & Saving Crops — Thanks to a Drone Built by 2 Engineering Students

What happens when two young engineers with no farming background land in rural India armed with drones and curiosity? Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh...

31.05.2025 10

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Engineer Leaves Tech Career To Save Endangered Indians Crafts, Earns Rs 50 Lakh in 2 Yrs

Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer-turned-social entrepreneur, launched Gullakaari to revive India’s endangered crafts and empower 1,000 artisans...

30.05.2025 20

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Would You Touch Mixed Waste With Bare Hands? Here’s How to Make Life Safer for Waste Workers

You might think your rubbish ends with the bin, but for someone else, that is just the beginning. Discover how small and thoughtful changes at home...

28.05.2025 7

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Ex-Banker Turns Farmer Builds Hydroponics Farm Growing 42 Crop Varities

From banking to farming, Sanket Mehta in Pune is growing 42 fresh, pesticide-free veggies using hydroponics. Nutrifresh delivers clean and tasty...

28.05.2025 3

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This Mom Stitched Dolls for Her Daughter, Now It’s a Rs 2 Lakh/Month Business

From a simple idea to comfort her daughter, Veena Peter's venture, 'Tara's Doll House,' has become a popular brand in Bengaluru, offering eco-friendly...

27.05.2025 10

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It’s Not Just the Rain: What Really Causes Mumbai’s Monsoon Floods Every Year

Each year, Mumbai faces intense flooding during the monsoon. What are the underlying causes, and why do the same issues persist? This piece unpacks...

27.05.2025 10

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How This Woman Transformed Her Rooftop Into a Beautiful Organic Garden in Bhubaneswar

Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at...

26.05.2025 10

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This Innovative Water Drone Is Helping Emergency Teams Reach Flood Victims Faster Than Ever

The ITUS Water Drone, developed by the Indian Rescue Academy, is changing flood rescue efforts across India by speeding up aid delivery and supporting...

23.05.2025 3

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The ‘Accidental Entrepreneur’ From Bengaluru Whose Brand Diverted Over 155,000 Kilos of Waste From Landfills

Sahar Mansoor, the woman behind Bare Necessities, took an ‘accidental entrepreneurial’ leap that reshaped her life and the future of eco-friendly...

23.05.2025 10

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Hyderabad Has Done It! 9000 Tonnes of Daily Waste Now Fuels Energy, Compost & a Greener City

Hyderabad's waste crisis once mirrored that of many Indian cities, but today, it tells a different story. Discover how the city built one of India’s...

22.05.2025 30

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Grow the Royal Imam Pasand Mango at Home With This Step-by-Step Guide

The Imam Pasand mango, known for its royal flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture, is a rare gem from Andhra Pradesh. This guide reveals how you can...

21.05.2025 40

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Meet the Grandma Who Went from Homemaker to Roadies Hero at 57

Ashu Jain, a homemaker turned into a fitness icon, Instagram Influencer (@not.just.a.grandma), and MTV Roadies contestant, is an inspiration for many...

20.05.2025 3

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What History Teaches Us About Unity in Conflict: Stories of Hope from the 1947 Partition

Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of...

19.05.2025 3

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Pine Forests, Waterfalls & Valley Views: Explore These 6 Hill Stations in North & East India This Summer

Skip the overcrowded hill stations this summer and explore six of India’s most refreshing hidden gems, from the snow-draped peaks of Munsiyari to...

18.05.2025 10

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These Young Indians Left the Corporate Ladder to Build Livelihoods With Communities Across India

Through its unique fellowships in social entrepreneurship and responsible enterprise, Access Livelihoods is helping young changemakers work directly...

16.05.2025 8

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Surat Woman’s Tree-Free Paper Startup Is Recycling 140 Tonnes of Waste A Year

Rituricha Jain is reimagining paper production with Paperdom, crafting sustainable, 100% tree-free paper from banana fibre and textile waste. Dive...

16.05.2025 4

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Engineer Quit His Job to Grow 3000+ Plants With His Mum — & Built a Green Business on Their Terrace

Gyan Shetty swapped his corporate career for a green thumb, turning his terrace into a lush haven with over 3,000 plants. Alongside his mother, he...

15.05.2025 10

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Urban Lychee Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide To Grow Juicy Lychees in Your Balcony

No space? No problem! Learn how to grow delicious lychees at home in Indian cities — from balconies to small gardens — with this easy,...

15.05.2025 8

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How to Make Organic, Chemical-Free Cleaners from Fruit Peels at Home

Discover how to make your own eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaner at home using fruit peels. This step-by-step guide to bio-enzyme cleaners is...

14.05.2025 9

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Your First Step into Farming: Grow Microgreens at Home with Just a Tray, Water & a Bit of Sunlight

Learn how to grow fresh and nutritious microgreens right from your home, even in small spaces. This beginner-friendly guide offers expert tips,...

13.05.2025 30

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17-YO Gurugram Teen Helps Hundreds Switch From Noisy Diesel Mills To Solar-Powered Atta Chakkis

Aayan Chopra, a 17-year-old student from Gurugram, is trying to help rural India move away from diesel. Through his initiative Project Surya Chakra,...

13.05.2025 30

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How 1 Family Built a Startup Replacing Bubble Wrap with 100% Recyclable Honeycomb Paper

EcoCushion Paper, a family-run startup, is changing the packaging industry by replacing plastic bubble wrap with 100% recyclable honeycomb paper....

09.05.2025 6

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2 Childhood Friends in Bengaluru Are Making Stationery Sustainable with 500 Tonnes of Recycled Paper

Childhood friends Naren Raj and Ashutosh Ananth are the co-founders of Rescript, a Bengaluru-based sustainable stationery brand that is reshaping how...

09.05.2025 30

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5 Practical Composting Tips for Flats: Tried-and-Tested by Women Who’ve Made It Work

Composting isn't just for big backyards—there are easy ways to do it right in your flat. From kitchen waste to cow dung, discover simple ways to cut...

08.05.2025 30

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This Summer, Let Your Kids Discover India Through These 5 Timeless Art Forms

Tired of watching your child scroll through summer? Swap screens for something meaningful with hands-on Indian crafts like Blue Pottery and Rogan Art....

07.05.2025 5

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These Bengaluru Volunteers Tackle the Mountain of Waste Left Behind After IPL Matches

In the hours after every IPL match, when thousands have left the stadium, Bengaluru’s Team Saahas and SWMRT get to work—clearing the waste, sorting...

05.05.2025 9

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This Kolkata Startup Replaced 6 Million Plastic Boxes — And Built a Rs 2 Crore Business Doing It

Two neighbours quit their corporate jobs with one bold mission — to fight India's plastic waste crisis. Their startup, Pepcom India, has already...

05.05.2025 7

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From Panakam to Pakhala: 7 Beloved Indian Dishes That Make Summer Bearable

As temperatures rise, India turns to its time-honoured culinary wisdom to stay cool. From the sweet tang of Panakam in the South to the chilled...

05.05.2025 5

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Maharashtra’s Mango Map: The Untold Story of Mangoes Beyond Alphonso

Maharashtra's mangoes have been loved for generations, but they’re not all the same. From the creamy Alphonso to the tangy Rajapuri, each one brings...

03.05.2025 20

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‘I Loved Chhole Kulche So Much, I Quit My Job to Build a Vending Machine That Serves Them in 60 Seconds’

Sagar Malhotra left a flourishing banking career to follow his passion for food. He founded Chakh De Chole and created India's first-ever chhole...

03.05.2025 20

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How 2 Engineers From India Built ‘EV Doctor’ — A Game-Changer for EV Batteries

Engineers Shubham Mishra and Ajay Vashisht created EV Doctor, an AI-powered tool that helps EV workshops diagnose battery health and safety issues in...

02.05.2025 30

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Watch: How an 81-Year-Old Found New Beginnings Behind a Snack Stall in Borivali

At 81, Mansukh Dada stands behind a small farsan stall in Borivali West, Mumbai. His weathered hands prepare each snack with purpose, but it is the...

30.04.2025 4

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This Unique Ship Sails the World, Collecting and Recycling Plastic Waste From Our Oceans

Plastic Odyssey, a 40-metre floating lab, is on a global mission to combat plastic pollution by recycling waste into valuable resources. Docking at...

30.04.2025 7

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How This Online Platform is Helping Karnataka Farmers Reach Mango Lovers Across Bengaluru

Karsiri brings you closer to Karnataka’s mango orchards, offering a direct link to farm-fresh mangoes. Enjoy a wide selection, delivered swiftly to...

30.04.2025 10

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Grow India’s Largest Fruit with Your Kids – Meet the Woman Who Did It in Just 5 Feet of Space

Explore the fun of gardening with your kids by growing jackfruit at home. This guide covers everything from planting to harvesting, teaching your...

28.04.2025 50

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How 2 Students Brought Books to Parks in Ahmedabad: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Mini Library

Frustrated by the lack of reading spaces, college friends Heet and Om started ‘Your Reading Circle’ — a simple idea that’s turning parks...

24.04.2025 20

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How to Grow Cherry, Bitter Gourd & Chillies on Your Terrace: 7 Tips From a Ludhiana Gardener

Looking to start your garden but don’t have a yard? Let Poonam Wadhwa’s terrace garden in Ludhiana inspire you. She offers valuable insights on...

23.04.2025 6

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