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How Solar-Powered Rice Mills Are Helping Farmers Increase Rice Recovery by 30% & Double Their Income

For years, small farmers lost grain and money at diesel mills. Now, SEMA Alto’s solar rice mills help them recover 30 percent more rice, earn...

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Kerala Gardener Shares Simple Steps To Grow Cucumbers at Home With Kids (Even in Small Spaces!)

Want to teach your kids where their food comes from? A Kerala gardener turned her terrace into a thriving farm with 200 plants. Her simple tips for...

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How 2 Gurugram Teens Diverted 250 Kilos of Plastic Waste Into Everyday Products

Samvit Govindani and Shaurya Sharma are tackling plastic pollution by turning discarded PVC banners into stylish everyday products. Their initiative,...

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7 Dragon Fruit Farming Tips That Helped Farmers Earn up To Rs 2 Crore Annually

Dragon fruit farming is booming across India. From soil-less techniques to making your own fertiliser, these farmers share tips that helped them earn...

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Nominees Announced! Meet The Changemakers Championing Sustainability in India

From reviving forests to reimagining cities, sustainability in India is being redefined by bold, everyday action. As part of Optum Presents The Better...

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IIT Couple Swaps US Careers for Biodiverse Farm, Grows 85% of Their Own Food in MP

In search of a balanced lifestyle and a deeper connection with nature, the couple settled in Badnagar, a small village in Madhya Pradesh, and began...

20.08.2025 5

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How To Turn Old T-Shirts, Jars & Cans Into Fun, Useful Crafts That Teach Kids Sustainability

Turn everyday waste into moments of creativity and learning. These fun, easy upcycling projects help kids discover the joy of making something useful...

15.08.2025 4

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How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Three-Day Family Weekend from Bengaluru to Mysuru Under Rs 7000

Just 150 km from Bengaluru, Mysuru offers the perfect budget-friendly family getaway. From royal palaces and scenic hills to wildlife parks and...

15.08.2025 5

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What Did Nehru Really Say at Midnight on August 15? The Speech That Marked India’s First Step Into Freedom

You’ve heard the line: “At the stroke of the midnight hour…” But what else did Nehru say when India woke to freedom? What promises did he...

14.08.2025 8

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Bengaluru Engineer’s Leap to Flower Farming Grew Into a Rs 7 Lakh/Month Chrysanthemum Business

This Bengaluru entrepreneur transformed a small rose farm into one of Karnataka’s most successful floriculture ventures.

14.08.2025 10

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Plan a 5-Day Coorg Family Getaway for Just Rs 22000 — Waterfalls, Elephants & Coffee Included!

Plan a family getaway to Kodagu (Coorg) with this budget-friendly five-day guide. Explore enchanting hills, coffee estates, and wildlife experiences,...

13.08.2025 3

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How Indian Farmers Are Earning Lakhs With Low-Investment Mushroom Farming

From starting with just Rs 500 to scaling a tech-enabled farm, self-made mushroom entrepreneurs share the blueprint for profitable, sustainable...

13.08.2025 40

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How to Get Children (and the Rest of the Family) Excited About Reducing Waste at Home

Household waste piles up fast, but reducing it does not have to be overwhelming. This family-friendly guide shows how to swap disposables for...

12.08.2025 7

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7 Indian Veggies You Can Grow in Just 30 Days — Right on Your Balcony

Short on time? These Indian vegetables grow fast and are ready to harvest in just 30 days. Perfect for balcony gardens and first-time growers looking...

11.08.2025 10

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Delhi Mother Left Advertising Career to Teach 72000 Kids Farming & Sustainability in Schools

When Delhi-based Pragati Chaswal left her successful advertising career, she did not expect to start an environmental education movement. Through her...

10.08.2025 10

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Why 80% of India’s Life-Saving Anti-Venom Depends on This Tribal Community

In Tamil Nadu, the Irula tribe utilises ancestral knowledge to extract snake venom, supplying nearly 80 per cent of India’s anti-venom.

07.08.2025 3

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How to Spend 3 Slow, Unhurried Days in Puducherry With Your Partner — On a Rs 11000 Budget

Puducherry offers the perfect setting for couples who prefer slow mornings, quiet walks, and simple meals. This 3-day itinerary — budgeted under Rs...

06.08.2025 2

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Expert Farmer Shares How He Built Profitable Hydroponic Farm From Scratch

Looking to boost farm income and grow sustainably? Learn how Pritpal Singh moved from traditional farming to hydroponics, built a successful...

05.08.2025 8

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The Simple Crop Trick Helping Indian Farmers Cut Costs & Boost Yields

Indian farmers are discovering a surprisingly simple solution to restore soil health, slash input costs, and boost productivity — all without...

04.08.2025 6

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She Failed UPSC Thrice and Feared English, But This 24-YO From Rajasthan Still Became an IAS Officer

Neha Byadwal’s motivational journey from a small town in Rajasthan to becoming an IAS officer shows how grit and perseverance can overcome any...

03.08.2025 4

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A 5-Day Spiti Valley Itinerary for Couples — Soulful, Scenic & Under Rs 20,000

This 5-day, budget-friendly itinerary to Spiti Valley for couples offers ancient monasteries, remote villages, and soul-stirring landscapes, all under...

02.08.2025 9

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26-YO Food Engineer Turned a Terrace Kitchen Experiment into a Rs 3 Lakh Monthly Millet Business

Palak Arora, founder of Millium, is improving the future of traditional millet farming with her food brand. Combining food engineering expertise and a...

02.08.2025 10

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This Rs 1 Cr+ Cold-Pressed Oil Startup by 3 Friends Is Boosting Farmer Incomes in Rajasthan

The three friends got together to take the entrepreneurial plunge and founded Heart in Hills in 2021. The venture operated in Uttarakhand by procuring...

01.08.2025 8

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7 Organic Ways to Keep Pests Away From Your Vegetable Garden This Monsoon

Keep your vegetable garden growing through the monsoon with safe and organic pest control methods. Learn how to manage common pests and fungal...

01.08.2025 20

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How to Create a Bonsai Garden at Home: A Simple Guide Using Native Indian Trees

Whether you are new to bonsai or ready to grow your living art, this practical guide offers tips on choosing the right trees, styling them...

31.07.2025 6

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How a Rural School Near Kolkata Is Teaching Kids Sustainability — Using Nothing but Trash

At Narayanpur High School near Kolkata, students are learning valuable environmental lessons by turning everyday waste into art and useful products....

30.07.2025 7

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Walk on Air: Maharashtra’s 1st Glass Skywalk Opens at Stunning Napne Waterfall

Maharashtra has unveiled its first-ever glass skywalk, suspended above the scenic Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg. Surrounded by lush forests, this...

28.07.2025 7

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This 2000-YO Scroll Art Once Told Epics — Now It’s Being Revived by Artists Across India

For centuries, storytellers carried painted scrolls across villages, unrolling epics as they sang. But Pattachitra, India’s ancient scroll art,...

28.07.2025 4

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How to Start Your Own Carrot Farm: 8 Steps Backed by a ₹1 Crore Revenue Farmer

Phuman Singh Kaurra, a farmer from Punjab, turned 4.5 acres into a Rs 1 crore carrot farming enterprise. Learn the exact steps he followed to grow a...

27.07.2025 5

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When Floodwaters Cut Off the Road, Two Men Formed a Human Bridge to Save 35 Schoolchildren

In Malleyan, Punjab, heavy rains destroyed the only road linking two villages, stranding 35 schoolchildren. With floodwaters rising and no rescue in...

25.07.2025 8

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Turn a Balcony or Window Box Into a Coriander (Dhania) Garden With This Easy Monsoon Growing Guide

Bring the monsoon indoors with fresh and homegrown coriander. This guide shows you how to plant, look after, and harvest coriander in small spaces, a...

24.07.2025 10

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5 Gorgeous Places in India That Truly Come Alive Only During the Monsoon

Monsoon in India is an invitation to explore hidden places where nature’s beauty grows richer and quieter. Journey beyond the usual spots to find...

23.07.2025 2

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60-YO Farmer Turns Barren Land into Lush Forest of 1 Lakh Trees in Uttarakhand

Discover the inspiring journey of a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand who transformed his barren land into a lush, thriving forest. Jagdish Chandra...

22.07.2025 8

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A Map of India Told Through 17 Irresistible Mango Pickles

Take a flavourful journey through 17 regional mango pickles of India, each crafted with distinct mango varieties and traditional spice blends. Learn...

22.07.2025 30

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How India’s Forest Rangers Are Using Micro-Drones to Rethink Leopard Conservation

See how micro-drones are improving leopard conservation in India by tracking rescued animals during their crucial return to the wild. This innovative...

21.07.2025 4

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How Kerala Women Rescued a Dying Forest and Turned It Into a Safe Haven for 2000 Native Plants

In Kerala’s Western Ghats, 20 local women are restoring a rainforest from the roots up. At Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, they’ve nurtured over...

20.07.2025 7

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Love in the Time of Dating Apps: Gen Z Couples Share How They  Found Love From a Right Swipe

In a world of swipes and screens, Gen Z couples like Karan, Tanu and Rohit, Anaya are finding real love through unexpected moments of honesty and...

20.07.2025 10

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A Budget-Friendly Couple’s Guide to Spending 5 Magical Days in Sikkim

Create unforgettable memories with your partner in Sikkim, without splurging. From misty mountains and peaceful monasteries to local food and hidden...

19.07.2025 8

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The Monsoon is Here — And So Is Your Chance to Grow Tulsi, Mint & More on Your Balcony

Monsoon is not just for chai and cosy corners, it’s the perfect time to grow herbs like coriander, mint, tulsi, and more on your balcony. This guide...

18.07.2025 8

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How a Kashmiri Family is Taking Saffron to the World While Empowering Local Artisans & Farmers

HERB HEAVEN, led by the Mir family in Pampore, Kashmir, is taking the region’s prized saffron to the world. By blending tradition with modern...

17.07.2025 7

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The Rain-Lover’s Fruit Guide: What You Can Grow This Monsoon (Even at Home)

Turn the monsoon season into a time of abundance with this practical guide to growing tropical fruits. Explore how to plant and care for fruits like...

17.07.2025 9

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6 Sustainable Family Crafts to Teach Kids Indian Traditions & Upcycling

Teach your kids these 6 beautiful and sustainable family crafts that turn household waste into meaningful creations — from banana fibre beads to...

17.07.2025 20

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26-YO Nagaland Man Uses Trash & Bamboo To Build Low-Cost Solar Dryer For Farmers, Wins IARI Award

Faced with crop spoilage in his village, 26-year-old Swuyievezo Dzudo used his science background to build a solar dryer that costs Rs 7,000. Now used...

16.07.2025 40

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He Quit a Rs 1.5 Cr Job at 23 — Now This 25-YO Runs a Sustainable Farm in Manali

At 23, Abhishek Reddy left a Rs 1.5 crore job to build a farm in search of peace. His journey from burnout to permaculture taught him that true...

15.07.2025 20

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Want to Raise Climate-Conscious Kids? Start With These 5 Monsoon Habits

From saving rainwater to planting native trees, here’s how children can become eco-champions during the rainy season — right from their homes.

15.07.2025 8

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This 27-YO Left Engineering to Build a Rs 12 Lakh-a-Month Zero-Waste Cafe That’s Changing How Kids Eat

At 27, Nishtha Chauhan left engineering to launch a zero-waste café in Gujarat that now earns Rs 12 lakh a month. But it’s more than a business —...

13.07.2025 10

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This Couple Left Mumbai & Transformed Abandoned Land in Mahabaleshwar into a Zero-Waste Farm

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a...

12.07.2025 5

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Desi Travel Games for Kids: 8 Fun Ways to Keep Them Happy Without Screens

Travelling with kids does not have to mean gadgets and grumbles. From spotting cows by the railway tracks to tasting jalebis in a bustling bazaar,...

11.07.2025 10

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8 Simple Tips to Save Your Sabzi Garden from Heavy Rains

The monsoon can be a tricky time for home gardeners, but it also brings a chance to nurture your sabzi patch in new ways. With the right care, your...

11.07.2025 30

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How This Farmer in Beed Beat Drought to Build a Rs 10 Lakh/Acre Avocado Farm

Parmeshwar Thorat from Beed, Maharashtra, turned the challenges of arid conditions and water scarcity into an opportunity by pioneering avocado...

10.07.2025 10

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