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Jodhpur MBA’s Millet Creations Turn Into a Multi-Crore Bakery, Winning PM’s Praise

Jodhpur’s Amit Soni, tasked by PUSA to create millet-based confectioneries, crafted an innovative chocolate truffle cake using pearl millet. To his...

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How Varanasi’s ‘10-Point Strategy’ Helped Reduce Malnutrition in 24000 Kids in the Last 3 Years

In Varanasi, the efforts of IAS officers S Rajalingam and Himanshu Nagpal to combat malnutrition have transformed thousands of lives — renovating...

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This Mom Fought Humiliation & Paralysis To Build a Multi-Lakh Millet Food Biz

Poonam Sharma transformed adversity into triumph after her husband’s job loss led to her children being expelled from school. Starting with...

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Called ‘Crazy’, This Retired Professor Chose to Build a Forest Rather Than a College on a Barren Hill

In 2019, a devastating fire destroyed 1,000 trees in Dr Shankar Lal Garg’s forest, built on barren land. Despite the setback, his resilience turned...

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This High-Demand Crop Is Helping Farmers Earn Up to Rs 800/Kg

While drumstick farming is often unprofitable, cultivating moringa leaves is lucrative, thanks to global demand. Farmers like Sarla Mann and Dr...

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How a Childhood Love for Aquatic Life Led to a Rs 100 Crore Shrimp Farming Success in Gujarat

Inspired by childhood interests in aquatic life, Surat-based Dr Manoj Sharma transformed the barren lands of Gujarat into thriving shrimp farms....

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How a Mother’s Love for Her Son Sparked a Spinach Startup Worth Lakhs

Driven by her son’s health struggles, P Lakshmi Priya created spinach-rich recipes that transformed her kitchen experiments into Thinasari Keerai, a...

05.03.2025 5

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Thanks To This IFS Officer’s Amazing Efforts, Satpura Reserve Doubled Its Tiger Population

L Krishnamoorthy’s passion for nature led him from childhood explorations to becoming a dedicated IFS officer committed to conservation. His...

04.03.2025 6

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6 Proven Steps to Start A Vermicompost Business & Earn Lakhs Like These Farmers

From bed preparation, moisture control, and quality assurance, successful farmers share insights on turning vermicompost into a profitable and...

03.03.2025 6

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This IAS Officer Turned Discarded Clothes at Varanasi Ghats into 1 Lakh Eco-friendly Bags

In Varanasi, IAS officer Akshat Verma turned discarded clothes from Ganga ghats into a sustainable solution. Teaming up with Hope Welfare Foundation,...

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How She Balanced Marriage, a Full-Time Job & UPSC Studies to Become an IAS Officer

Kajal Jawla, while working a full-time corporate job and managing a new marriage, achieved her dream of becoming an IAS officer. Her journey of...

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A Tigress in Need Inspired This Surgeon Couple to Save India’s Wildlife with Solar Power

Dr Sarita and PV Subramanian, dental surgeons turned wildlife advocates, were moved to action when they saw a tigress struggling for water in Kanha...

26.02.2025 4

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‘I Read NCERTs 40 Times’: IRS Officer Reveals the 1st Step to Cracking the UPSC Exam

Parth Chavda overcame personal and academic challenges to clear the UPSC exam in 2023. Emphasising the importance of NCERT books in building a strong...

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IT Engineer Starts Kurta Business With Just Rs 7000, Now Earns Lakhs From Handcrafted Suits

What began with just Rs 7,000 and a dream of affordable, handcrafted luxury has turned into a thriving brand. Kurta Ghar celebrates the beauty of...

26.02.2025 10

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IAS Officer Shares Strategy for Last 3 Months Before UPSC CSE Prelims

In 2018, Saurabh Bhawania secured AIR 113 in UPSC while managing a full-time job and fatherhood. With three months to UPSC Prelims, he shares expert...

24.02.2025 20

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How a YouTube Typo Led This Rajasthan Bookseller to Rs 15 Lakh Pearl Farming Success

An accidental YouTube discovery steered Narendra Kumar Girwa towards freshwater pearl farming. Despite financial hardships and challenging climate...

21.02.2025 8

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Want to Start Beekeeping? Profitable Farmers Share Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

Beekeeping offers a sustainable, profitable alternative for farmers and urbanites alike. With just a one-time investment, it enriches biodiversity and...

20.02.2025 4

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‘Ranks Don’t Matter, Effort Does’: A JEE Topper’s Mom Shares Her Parenting Secret

Sai Manogna Guthikonda, a 17-year-old JEE Main topper, achieved a 100 percentile, backed by her family’s unwavering support and guidance. Her...

19.02.2025 10

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‘Previous Year Questions Are Key’: IAS Officer Who Cleared UPSC CSE in 1st Attempt Shares Tips

In 2018, Akshay Agrawal returned from Singapore to India, leaving behind a prosperous career to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an IAS officer....

17.02.2025 10

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Why This Valentine’s Day Should Be About More Than Just Romance

This Valentine’s, celebrate love in its most beautiful form — by giving back. From supporting underprivileged communities to rescuing animals or...

14.02.2025 5

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Manipur Man Single-Handedly Lights up 1000s of Homes in Remote Hill Villages With Solar Power

In the remote hills of Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is revolutionising lives with solar power. Women now work beyond dusk, and...

11.02.2025 4

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Save Thousands with These Natural Fertilisers & Fungicides + Learn Zero Budget Farming

By using local resources like cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and chillies, farmers can eliminate the need for chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Here...

10.02.2025 10

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This Security Guard Quit His Job To Run a Thriving Rose Farming Biz, Earns Rs 50K/Month

Despite vision impairment and financial struggles, Rajesh Kumar, who worked as a security guard, transformed his life by venturing into rose farming...

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IAS Officer Turns Farmer, Shows How to Grow Paddy Using Just 25% Water

Kahan Singh Pannu, a retired IAS officer from Punjab, has developed an innovative technique called Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB) to combat the...

05.02.2025 20

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Farmers Earning Lakhs From Pearl Farming Swear By These 7 Tips

Pearl farming offers lucrative returns, with potential earnings of up to Rs 20 lakh per batch from a modest investment. Success depends on careful...

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Starting with Rs 1500, Cancer Survivor Built Food Biz To Cover Medical Costs & Clear Debts

Laveena Jain, a 56-year-old cancer survivor, turned her years of culinary passion into a thriving business, known today as ‘Laveena’s Tripti...

03.02.2025 20

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Kashmiri Friends Use E-Bikes to Fight Tourist-Led Pollution & Earn Rs 30 Lakh a Year

Once a winter wonderland, Kashmir is now plagued by air pollution and infrequent snowfalls. Sheikh Ameen reminisces about his snow-filled childhood,...

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From Organic Veggies to 90% Power Bill Savings: Pune Couple Built Dream Home Away from the City

Anirudha and Sucheta Ambekar, both IT professionals, turned their longing for rural life into reality. Their sustainable home, ‘Anant Farms’, near...

31.01.2025 10

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Engineer Mortgages Home To Redefine The Way Cities Harness Solar Energy

Gujarat-based engineer Shani Pandya is revolutionising urban energy needs with his innovative solar trees and tiles. By drastically reducing land...

28.01.2025 20

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Grow Saffron at Home: A Step-By-Step Guide From Profitable Farmers!

Indoor saffron farming is a rewarding long-term investment with each bulb promising a decade of golden harvests. You can grow your own saffron by...

27.01.2025 6

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1.3 Lakh Pregnant Women in Odisha Benefit From Free Ultrasound Services, Thanks to This IAS Officer

In Odisha’s Ganjam district, the Nirikhyana initiative, led by IAS Dibyajyoti Parida, provides free ultrasound scans to rural pregnant women,...

21.01.2025 5

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2 Brothers Turn 100 Tonnes of Plastic Waste Into Stylish, Sustainable Furniture; Earn Rs 10 Lakh/Month

Vikash Kumar and Rahul Vashukhi have transformed 100 tonnes of plastic waste into stylish and sustainable furniture. Starting with a homemade machine,...

18.01.2025 9

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This Man Sold Mixer, Grinder, & Exhausted All His Savings To Save Kerala Beaches From Plastic Pollution

Siddharth A K, along with his friends Sooraj Verma and Alvin George, runs ‘Carbon & Whale’, a clean-tech startup to convert plastic waste into...

17.01.2025 10

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Nurse Quits Govt Job After COVID, Builds Rs 30 Lakh Vermicompost Biz & Champions Organic Farming

Kavya Dhobale, a dedicated nurse overwhelmed by frontline COVID-19 duties, shifted her focus to organic farming. After experiencing the pandemic’s...

13.01.2025 10

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‘I Started With Rs 500 & a Tin of Fruits’: The Inspiring Food Biz Journey of a Single Mom in Manipur

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a...

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Meet the Man Who Cleaned 80+ Ponds Across 7 States, Even Diving Into Murky, Snake-Filled Waters

Ramveer Tanwar, known as India’s Pond Man, has revived over 80 ponds across seven states. Supported by 500 volunteers, his impactful efforts have...

05.01.2025 6

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Odisha Couple Helps 1000 Farmers Earn Extra From Post-Harvest Banana Waste

In Odisha’s Khordha district, Anusuya and Kasinath Jena’s ‘Jayadev Banana Farmers and Artisans Association’ upcycles post-harvest banana waste into...

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‘Invest Once, Reap Profits for 35 Yrs’: How a Techie’s Dragon Fruit Biz Earns Rs 20 Lakh/Yr

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

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This Punjab Man Is Turning Stubble Waste From Farms Into Eco-Friendly Tiles

Parminder Singh has devised an innovative solution to stubble burning by creating an eco-friendly alternative to heat-and-cold insulating tiles.

24.12.2024 5

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Punjab Techie Quits High-Paying Google Job To Help Urban Families Grow Their Own Food

Mantaj Sidhu quit his high-paying Google job in Ireland to start Gill Organics, a venture that lets urban families temporarily own a patch of land...

24.12.2024 6

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This IAS Officer Is Bringing Space Science to Rural Himachal, Igniting STEM Learning in Kids

In Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, a pioneering space lab is transforming education for rural students by introducing them to space science,...

23.12.2024 9

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Watch How Kolkata’s ‘Momo King’ Went From Zero Orders to Long Queues

Meet Kolkata’s momo king, Rinchen, who went from giving away free momos due to no orders to having the entire city line up at his shop. Once mocked...

18.12.2024 5

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Haryana Teacher Turns Beekeeper, Builds Rs 2 Cr Honey Business & Trains 500+ Farmers

Jagpal Singh Phogat, a teacher from Haryana, turned to beekeeping despite initial family scepticism. Overcoming early setbacks, he has empowered...

10.12.2024 4

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How To Grow Fresh Strawberries at Home This Winter: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide explains how to grow organic strawberries at home in pots. Learn how to select seedlings, create a suitable environment,...

05.12.2024 5

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Farmer Patents His Secret Banana Biscuits, Earns Rs 50 Lakh Annually

Farmer Ashok Gade from Maharashtra's Jalgaon has innovated and patented his banana biscuits, employing 50 other farmers and earning triple the profit.

30.11.2024 40

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How IAS Officer Jitendra Jorwal Is Changing The Lives Of Women & Children in Rural Punjab

By facilitating the consumption of free IFA tablets, setting up kitchen gardens, making learning fun for dropout slum kids, setting up rural...

24.10.2024 5

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Haryana Techie Turns Organic Farmer, Builds a Profitable Moringa Business With His Wife

After working for 11 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Jitender Mann moved back to his ancestral home in Haryana to embrace organic...

22.10.2024 4

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IAS Sakshi Sawhney’s ‘Future Tycoons Challenge’: A Rural ‘Shark Tank’ for Punjab’s Underserved!

IAS Sakshi Sawhney launched the Future Tycoons Challenge to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities in rural Punjab. The initiative...

21.10.2024 7

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Jackfruit Helped This 57-YO Homemaker Build a Rs 8 Lakh/Yr Business, ‘Eden Jackfruit Products’

Kerala-based Rani Sunny transformed jackfruit into innovative products like dried jackfruit, seed powder, and pulp. Her value-added approach turned...

21.10.2024 1

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From Kitchen to Startup: How This Mother-Son Duo Earns Rs 50 Lakh/Yr with ‘Mighty Millets’

Along with his mother Meena, CA Sahil Jain launched ‘Mighty Millets’ to sell a wide range of snacking options. Catering to over 50 hotels such as...

18.10.2024 5

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