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Biju Narayanan, a mechanical engineer from Kannur, Kerala, transformed his family's unprofitable rubber farm into a thriving agro-business by adopting...
After working in the corporate world, Vikrant Kale turned to his farming roots in Maharashtra. Interestingly, he transformed apple farming by...
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....
Environmental and teacher Shyam Sunder Jyani led a massive campaign with over 2,500 villagers to restore 84 hectares of gypsum-mined wasteland in...
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...
Why does Northeast India get so much rain? Geography expert Upma Chaturvedi explains the science and challenges behind the region’s extreme monsoons.
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...
This monsoon, Immerse in season’s delights with homegrown jackfruit. From sunlight to sapling care, cultivate this superfood using tips from...
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...
Through hands-on lessons in parks and playgrounds, Thicket Tales is teaching kids to think, question, and advocate for nature.
KS Sheeja found solace in gardening after her son’s accident. She pursued organic farming, learned new techniques, and now runs a self-sustaining...
Kamini Singh, a former scientist, traded her lab coat for the fields of Uttar Pradesh, empowering over 1,000 farmers with organic moringa farming....
Pingali Venkayya, a visionary and freedom fighter, designed India’s iconic tricolour flag, symbolising unity, sacrifice, and hope. Despite his...
Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits...
Nahaz Basheer quit a lucrative job in Qatar to introduce high-quality yoghurt to India. Despite initial skepticism, he launched Crèmberie, achieving...
They’re not environmentalists by label, but by life. These five individuals are restoring mangrove forests—vital, vanishing ecosystems that...
In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water...
In celebrating Mother’s Day, we explore the transformative power of hobbies for mothers who dedicate themselves to family care. Discover five...
Inspired by Netaji Bose, Asha Sahay was 17 when she joined INA's Rani of Jhansi regiment and fought for Indian independence. Her...
This summer, trade screens for streams and playgrounds for forest paths! From Uttarakhand’s misty trails to Kerala’s elephant camps, these 5...
When health challenges disrupted their lives, sisters Veda and Sudha channelled their science backgrounds to create Earthful, a plant-based nutrition...
From Krishna Yadav’s pickle empire to Dr Michelle Harrison’s nurturing home for orphans, these stories remind us of the unyielding strength and...
In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative...
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...
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...
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...
From reviving forgotten rivers to launching space science education in rural areas, rethinking waste management, and pioneering water conservation...
From soldering and wiring to battery setup, fault-finding, and installation, over 300 women in remote rural areas have become skilled solar engineers...
Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable...
Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighanesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...
Abandoned for not producing milk, thousands of bulls were left to suffer on the streets. In Bikaner, Vighnesh Ojha stepped away from his corporate...
At Sonika Bhasin’s Mumbai home, sustainability is second nature. From composting kitchen scraps and switching to bioenzymes to cutting out...
Overcoming UPSC setbacks, Veda Gogineni and Kajal Srivastava redefined their paths by embracing entrepreneurship. Veda’s Earthful flourished on...
To address Harda district’s skewed sex ratio and promote gender equality, IAS officer Aditya Singh launched the Rewa Shakti Abhiyan. Through Kirti...
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...
Indian startups are transforming energy access with affordable solar tech solutions like trees, tiles, and off-grid setups. Startup founders propose...
Sunil Harsana, known as the ‘Pied Piper of Mangar Bani’, leads initiatives in the Aravali hills to instill environmental appreciation in children....
Founded by Mathangi Swaminathan in 2021, Parity Lab turns personal trauma into collective strength — empowering survivors of gendered violence to...
Sneha Rajguru left her film career behind to pursue farming. Alongside her father, Anil, she transformed barren land near Pune into ‘BaapBeti...
Tanveer Inamdar's Mission Urja has transformed tribal villages in Maharashtra, bringing electricity through innovative portable solar and...
Led by IAS officer Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, the Aama Sundargarh Swachh Sundargarh initiative has transformed rural waste management in Odisha. Engaging...
What if your home-grown vegetables could thrive without soil—and your fish could help feed them? With aquaponics, a beautiful balance of fish and...
In Hyderabad, Ashok Rao transformed his 2,000-square-foot rooftop into a lush garden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 200 plants, including...
Dr Anil Rajvanshi’s solar-powered water purification initiative in Phaltan, Maharashtra, transforms rural schools by providing clean drinking water...
Journalist Mugdha Kalra shares her journey of raising her autistic son, Madhav — marked by patience, acceptance, and celebrating everyday victories....
Seshadri successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron in Kerala using aeroponic farming. Within a year, he earned Rs 12 lakh and has already trained 100...
Explore five groundbreaking agri-tech innovations that are cutting input costs, optimising resource use, and boosting productivity — empowering...
Development Alternatives is reshaping rural India by turning job seekers into job creators. It has enabled 15,000 enterprises, powering local...
Suhas Bali transitioned from a corporate career to exotic vegetable farming in Vidarbha. Despite lacking formal agricultural training, he adopted...
Raised in a conservative family, Sudharani Marndi broke the mould to pursue art over a conventional career. From a small-time creator to an...