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Professor’s Leap Into Mushroom Farming Brings in Rs 4 Lakh a Month While Promoting Sustainability

Originally reported and written in November 2024, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Trupti Dhakate, a former...

16.02.2026 400

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1 Woman Is Bringing Forgotten Rajasthani Recipes Back to the Table Through Generational Sharing

10.02.2026 40

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Told to Get a ‘Proper Job’, This Manipur Woman Turned Flower Waste Into an Award-Winning Business

27.01.2026 5

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How Can Farmers Protect Soil Health in Harsh Winters? 8 Expert Tips From the Field

05.12.2025 10

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From Ladakh to Uttarakhand: Exploring India’s Most Overlooked Winter Festivals

02.12.2025 10

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10 Incredible Places in India To Watch Migratory Birds This Winter

28.10.2025 10

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Once Paid Rs 2 a Day, Assam Farmer Wins Padma Shri With Bold Farming Experiments

23.09.2025 10

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Uttarakhand Farmer’s New Wheat Variety Yields 3X More Grains & Thrives in Any Climate!

19.09.2025 20

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How 64 Families in Tripura Came Together To Build India’s First Bio-Village

18.09.2025 8

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This Woman Is on a Mission to Bring Back Rajasthani Recipes That Have Been Forgotten for Generations

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new...

09.07.2025 10

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Why Assam’s ‘Mini Kaziranga’ Is a Paradise for Wildlife Lovers

Orang National Park may be small in comparison to some of India’s more famous wildlife sanctuaries, but it is a sanctuary for mammals, and a vital...

09.07.2025 10

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This Uttarakhand Farmer’s New Wheat Variety Grows in Any Climate With Minimal Water

Driven by his love for the land, Narendra Singh Mehra from Nainital has pioneered a new wheat variety that flourishes in varying terrains with minimal...

17.02.2025 20

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Meet Malaika Vaz: The Goan-Origin Filmmaker Exposing Environmental Threats Through Nat Geo

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of ‘Untamed Planet’, Malaika Vaz, uses the power of visual storytelling to expose the world’s most...

15.01.2025 70

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Assam Farmer’s Daring Farming Methods Pushed Him From Daily Wage Worker to Padma Shri Winner

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2024, Sarbeswar Basumatary's story is one of perseverance. From humble beginnings as a daily wage labourer in Assam, his...

03.01.2025 10

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10 Incredible Places in India To Watch Migratory Birds This Winter

Discover the best spots across India where migratory birds like the Siberian Crane and Flamingo come to rest and thrive during winter.

02.01.2025 10

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This Jaipur Startup Earns Rs 5 Lakh/Month With Handcrafted Eco-Friendly Kitchenware

From the ancient craft villages of Bagru to modern homes, Punit Agarwal and Chandni Gupta have founded Aurum Crafts, a brand that specialises in...

01.01.2025 10

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This Woman Turned Her Love for Stray Dogs Into a Rs 56 Lakh Business With Life-Saving Collars

What started as a simple desire to help street dogs has transformed into 'Pawsitivity', a successful business led by Rimjhim Joshi Shende. Through...

31.12.2024 6

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10 Powerful Stories of Conservationists Saving India’s Wildlife

Across India, conservationists are tackling the toughest wildlife challenges with innovative solutions. From sustainable tourism to cutting-edge...

29.12.2024 10

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In Pics: How This Udaipur Artist Turns Cow Dung, Henna Into Stunning Pieces of Art

Udaipur-based artist Pooja Rathore’s project 'Studio The Soil’ transforms natural materials like henna, cow dung, and corn fibre into visually...

26.12.2024 10

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One Man’s Relentless Effort Helps 400 Nomads in Rajasthan Get the Documents Many Take for Granted

For the past twenty years, Paras Banjara, has dedicated his life to fighting discrimination, securing vital documents, and advocating for land...

26.12.2024 10

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3500+ Visually Impaired Individuals Can Now Lead Independent Lives, Thanks to This Pune Woman’s Vision

For 28 years, Meera Badve’s Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay has empowered visually impaired individuals to thrive independently. With their new app,...

25.12.2024 7

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