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Japanese Mangoes Worth Rs 3 Lakh/Kg, Berries & More: Udupi Man Grows Rare Fruits on Terrace

Joseph Lobo used online resources like YouTube videos to learn and grow hundreds of fruits and vegetables on his terrace, including berries, chikoo,...

04.06.2025 70

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Tina Freese

The Forgotten ‘Sardar’ From Kerala Who Saved Thousands During Partition

Though forgotten in the pages of history, ‘Sardar’ K M Panikkar made a monumental effort to save the lives of thousands of refugees in the...

11.05.2025 30

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Inspired by Japanese Art of Kokedama, This Kerala Mom Sets up Garden With Upcycled Waste

Inspired by the Japanese art of Kokedama, Anjali started her own garden. And her amma transformed it by upcycling waste such as cans, bottles, tyres...

04.05.2025 20

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Over 40°C Outside, But This Gujarat House Stays Cool Without AC – Here’s How!

In the sweltering summer of Gujarat, ‘Cool House’, a sustainable home designed by Samira Rathod, uses no ACs and coolers to remain naturally cool.

27.04.2025 60

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This Sustainable Panchgani Homestay by a Mother-Daughter Duo Is Just 5 Hours From Mumbai

Alka Shesha built her dream homestay, Avabodha, with her daughter Prachi Chaphekar. The sustainable homestay in Panchgani has everything from solar...

12.04.2025 10

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‘It’s 3-4 Degrees Cooler Inside’: This Gorgeous Sustainable Home is Surrounded by Mango Trees

Designed by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, this home is surrounded by five mango trees. Built using upcycled tiles,...

15.02.2025 10

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Designer Employs Artisan Families To Handcraft Brass, Copper Kitchenware; Earns Rs 36 Cr/Year

Many people find their calling early in life and remain dedicated to their childhood dreams of becoming doctors, teachers, and more. However, for...

31.07.2024 3

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Saving Kokum: Why a Family Spent 15 Years Growing 10000 Kokum Trees & Distributed 2 Lakh Saplings

Kokum, a rare and cherished sour-tasting fruit, frequently features in the cuisine of people living in the Western Ghats region of India. Despite...

24.07.2024 3

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This Family Exports 65 Types of Artisanal Clay Utensils to 20 Countries, Earns Rs 5 Crore/Year

During my childhood summers, a prominent feature was the earthen pots that naturally cooled the water. I loved the distinctive smell of these pots....

23.07.2024 10

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5 Farmers Who Switched to Hydroponics & Turned Their Lives Around With Better Profits

In a conversation with an engineer-turned-farmer and co-founder, Abhay Singh of Eeki Foods, what fascinated me the most was the evolution of...

17.07.2024 1

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A 76-YO Teacher is Fighting Single-Handedly to Keep His Village School Open, All for Free

Dwijendra Nath Ghosh, a retired 76-year-old teacher from West Bengal's Purba Bardhman district, has dedicated his retirement to teaching the...

10.07.2024 2

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