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How Nagaland’s Ancient Farming Method Turns Floods Into Food

The Zabo farming system is an ingenious approach primarily used in Kikruma village of Nagaland for sustainable agriculture and flood management....

02.07.2025 5

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How Switching Optional Subject Helped This IRS Officer Clear UPSC CSE 2024

Despite peers advising against it, Haryana-based Ajay switched his UPSC optional due to persistent low scores. Anthropology offered a concise, defined...

02.07.2025 5

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Meet The Doctor Who Quit High-Paying Jobs At Delhi Hospitals To Treat Patients for Rs 50 in Rural Bihar

He could have chosen wealth, but Dr Rahman picked Rs 50 patients instead. What made him walk away from Delhi’s top hospitals to serve his hometown...

01.07.2025 20

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65-YO Proves You Don’t Need Land to Farm: Earns Rs 3.5 Lakh/Month Growing Saffron at Home

Ramesh Gera cracked the code to growing the world’s most expensive spice indoors and is now training over 12,000 people to follow suit.

30.06.2025 10

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From Corporate Cubicle to Compost: How Earthworms Helped This Techie Turn Dung Into a Rs 2.5 Cr Empire

After losing his savings in the dairy business, Raj Singh pivoted to vermicomposting. Using innovative methods like banana leaves for mulching, he...

29.06.2025 10

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Bengaluru Man’s AI-Enabled Smart Devices Help Households Cut Water Bills by Half

In 2024, Bengaluru’s water crisis — worsened by inadequate monsoons and rapid urban growth — exposed deep mismanagement. Dr Rohit Nara’s...

28.06.2025 30

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Ex‑Scientist Builds Rs 1.75 Cr Moringa Empire & Empowers 1000+ UP Farmers

Leaving her lab behind, Kamini Singh scaled organic moringa farming — turning Rs 9 lakh into Rs 1.75 cr and transforming rural incomes.

27.06.2025 20

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She Lost Her Beloved Pet — Now She’s Saving Thousands of Animals on Pilgrimage Routes From Cruelty

Gauri Maulekhi’s initiatives have rescued thousands of equines from harsh pilgrimage routes, impacting 50 lakh animals and training 50,000...

26.06.2025 70

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He Left Engineering to Grow Dragon Fruit & Today, His Farm Earns Rs 20 Lakh/Year

Anshul Mishra, a computer science graduate, returned to his roots in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to transform barren ancestral land into a thriving...

24.06.2025 40

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10 Game-Changing Tips From IAS Toppers To Ace the UPSC Essay Paper

The UPSC CSE Mains essay paper, contributing 250 crucial marks, requires strategic preparation. Learn from toppers on selecting familiar topics,...

23.06.2025 20

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Retired Kerala Woman Grows Dragon Fruits Without Soil & Earns Rs 1 Lakh/Month

After retirement, Remabhai S (58) from Kollam, Kerala, found solace in cultivating dragon fruits on her terrace using innovative soilless methods....

20.06.2025 9

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Why Farmers Are Replacing Pesticides With Ducks This Kharif Farming Season

This Kharif season, farmers across India are turning to smart, sustainable methods—like using ducks to manage pests and choosing climate-resilient...

20.06.2025 10

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Jharkhand Boy Who Sold Mobile Covers Cracks NEET, Set To Become Doctor

Rohit Kumar, a 19-year-old from Jamshedpur, transformed his life from selling phone covers on the streets to clearing the NEET UG examination. Despite...

19.06.2025 9

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30-YO Rajasthan Man Strikes Gold With Pearl Farming, Earns Rs 55 Lakh in 2 Years

Gaurav Pachauri took up freshwater pearl farming after failing to crack government exams for four years. He set up a pearl farm in Bharatpur,...

19.06.2025 8

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How This Bengaluru Farm Grows 25000 Mango Trees with Drones & AI

Inspired by the precision and density techniques employed in European vineyards, Suraj Panigrahy decided to bring this innovative approach to...

19.06.2025 10

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‘I Feel Like a King’: Farmer Earns Rs 15 Lakh/Acre by Making a Switch From Rubber Cultivation

Biju Narayanan, a mechanical engineer from Kannur, Kerala, transformed his family's unprofitable rubber farm into a thriving agro-business by adopting...

16.06.2025 20

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Ex-Engineer Turned Farmer Grows Apples & Exotic Jamuns in Maharashtra’s 44 Degree Heat

After working in the corporate world, Vikrant Kale turned to his farming roots in Maharashtra. Interestingly, he transformed apple farming by...

16.06.2025 20

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Father’s Day Guide: Here’s How to Talk to Your Dad About His Mental Well-Being

This Father’s Day, let’s transform the conversation by encouraging open dialogues with our fathers, reminding them it’s okay to not be okay....

15.06.2025 5

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How a Professor & 2500 Villagers Turned a Rajasthan Mining Wasteland into a Wildlife Haven

Environmental and teacher Shyam Sunder Jyani led a massive campaign with over 2,500 villagers to restore 84 hectares of gypsum-mined wasteland in...

11.06.2025 10

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‘Had 24-Hr Duty Before My Exam’: How She Balanced a Demanding Job With UPSC Prep To Secure AIR 217

Despite being assigned election duty just before her UPSC prelims, Rishika secured an All India Rank of 217. While juggling her job as a school...

11.06.2025 20

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Why Northeast India Gets So Much Rain Every Year — A Geography Professor Explains

Why does Northeast India get so much rain? Geography expert Upma Chaturvedi explains the science and challenges behind the region’s extreme monsoons.

09.06.2025 10

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Ex-Army Man Rebuilds Life With Cage Fish Farming, Helps 50 Kerala Farmers After 2018 Floods

Inspired by YouTube, Dinil Prasad left his army job to tackle Kerala’s fish import dependency. Despite hurdles like the 2018 floods and debt, he...

09.06.2025 10

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How to Grow Jackfruit at Home This Monsoon: A Step-by-Step Gardening Guide

This monsoon, Immerse in season’s delights with homegrown jackfruit. From sunlight to sapling care, cultivate this superfood using tips from...

07.06.2025 10

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This Man Transformed College Fest Idea Into a Multi-Cr Biz That Diverted 15 Million Kgs of E-Waste From Landfills

Hulladek Recycling began with a simple idea: treat e-waste not as junk, but as a responsibility. Over the years, they’ve helped divert 15 million kg...

04.06.2025 10

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Bengaluru Woman Turns Nature Into Classroom: Kids Learn About Snakes, Plants & Climate Change

Through hands-on lessons in parks and playgrounds, Thicket Tales is teaching kids to think, question, and advocate for nature.

31.05.2025 5

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Bees, Bananas & 100+ Crops: How 53-YO Mom Built a Self-Sufficient Farm in Kerala

KS Sheeja found solace in gardening after her son’s accident. She pursued organic farming, learned new techniques, and now runs a self-sustaining...

29.05.2025 10

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Scientist-Turned-Entrepreneur Turns Rs 9L into Rs 1.75 Cr with Moringa, Empowers 1000 Farmers

Kamini Singh, a former scientist, traded her lab coat for the fields of Uttar Pradesh, empowering over 1,000 farmers with organic moringa farming....

26.05.2025 10

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The Forgotten Story of the Man Who Designed India’s Flag

Pingali Venkayya, a visionary and freedom fighter, designed India’s iconic tricolour flag, symbolising unity, sacrifice, and hope. Despite his...

24.05.2025 5

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47-YO Mother Grows Anjeer, Jamun & 200+ Trees in a Living Tribute to Her Late Daughter

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits...

21.05.2025 10

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Left Qatar Job, Built Rs 15 Cr Yoghurt Biz With Ambanis & 5-Star Hotels as Clients

Nahaz Basheer quit a lucrative job in Qatar to introduce high-quality yoghurt to India. Despite initial skepticism, he launched Crèmberie, achieving...

14.05.2025 3

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From Sundarbans to Kerala: Meet the Everyday Heroes Fighting to Save India’s Mangroves

They’re not environmentalists by label, but by life. These five individuals are restoring mangrove forests—vital, vanishing ecosystems that...

14.05.2025 10

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This Couple & 400 Villagers Revived 11 Dead Water Bodies in Drought-Prone Anantapur

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water...

12.05.2025 6

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More Than ‘Ma’: Meet 5 Women Who Found Joy Beyond Family Roles

In celebrating Mother’s Day, we explore the transformative power of hobbies for mothers who dedicate themselves to family care. Discover five...

11.05.2025 9

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I Was 17 When I Joined Netaji’s Fight for Freedom: 97-YO ‘Asha San’ Shares Her Incredible Story

Inspired by Netaji Bose, Asha Sahay was 17 when she joined INA's Rani of Jhansi regiment and fought for Indian independence. Her...

09.05.2025 10

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From Lakes to Forest Trails: 5 Nature Walks Your Kids Will Love

This summer, trade screens for streams and playgrounds for forest paths! From Uttarakhand’s misty trails to Kerala’s elephant camps, these 5...

07.05.2025 20

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Meet the Sisters Who Turned Chronic Health Struggles into a Rs 75 Lakh Shark Tank-Winning Startup

When health challenges disrupted their lives, sisters Veda and Sudha channelled their science backgrounds to create Earthful, a plant-based nutrition...

06.05.2025 20

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These 10 Indian Moms Prove That Every Mother Has the Power to Build Something Great

From Krishna Yadav’s pickle empire to Dr Michelle Harrison’s nurturing home for orphans, these stories remind us of the unyielding strength and...

04.05.2025 10

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Meet The IITian Growing Organic Food Under India’s Largest Agrivoltaic Solar Plant

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative...

03.05.2025 50

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Ex-ISRO Scientist Turns Farmer, Earns ₹15 Lakh/Year with Organic Dates

After working as a project scientist in ISRO, Professor Divakar Channappa left city life in Bengaluru and turned to farming. In a bid to grow...

01.05.2025 4

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‘Are You Some Kind of Collector?’ How a Taunt Sparked This Officer’s Civil Services Dream

Raised in rural Haryana, Hemant Pareek witnessed his mother’s struggles as a daily wage labourer. Moved by injustice, he set out to become a civil...

01.05.2025 20

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How a Blacksmith’s Son Became an IAS Officer at 22 and Secured AIR 30

A promise made to his father, a blacksmith, drove Smit Panchal to become an IAS officer at just 22. After two attempts, financial struggles, and...

28.04.2025 30

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Life After Clearing UPSC: 5 Civil Servants Solving India’s Toughest Local Challenges

From reviving forgotten rivers to launching space science education in rural areas, rethinking waste management, and pioneering water conservation...

27.04.2025 10

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300 Women, 3000 Homes: Meet The Solar Sisters Bringing Light to Rural India

From soldering and wiring to battery setup, fault-finding, and installation, over 300 women in remote rural areas have become skilled solar engineers...

25.04.2025 30

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Scientists Turn Fruit Seeds into Packaging That Vanishes in 60 Days

Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable...

24.04.2025 4

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Abandoned For Not Producing Milk, 2500+ Starving Bulls Have Been Given a Home By This Man

Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighanesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...

23.04.2025 20

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Abandoned For Not Producing Milk, 2500+ Starving Bulls Have Been Given a Home By This Man

Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighnesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...

22.04.2025 4

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5 Years Without a Dustbin: How One Mumbai Family Made Sustainability Simple

At Sonika Bhasin’s Mumbai home, sustainability is second nature. From composting kitchen scraps and switching to bioenzymes to cutting out...

21.04.2025 10

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Didn’t Clear UPSC — But Found Something Greater: 2 Stories That Will Change How You See Success

Overcoming UPSC setbacks, Veda Gogineni and Kajal Srivastava redefined their paths by embracing entrepreneurship. Veda’s Earthful flourished on...

20.04.2025 10

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This MP District Rewards Families with Daughters, Thanks To One IAS Officer’s Vision

To address Harda district’s skewed sex ratio and promote gender equality, IAS officer Aditya Singh launched the Rewa Shakti Abhiyan. Through Kirti...

20.04.2025 6

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10 Tips for Storing Fruit & Vegetable Seeds This Summer for a Lush Winter Garden

For the past 14 years, Anupama Desai has been growing seasonal vegetables and collecting seeds of the produce grown at home. She shares 10 easy tips...

19.04.2025 20

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