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IFS Officer Transformed a Barren UP Land into His District’s 1st Eco-Tourism Hub

IFS officer Vikas Nayak came across a barren land in the ravines of Firozabad district in Uttar Pradesh. Once a breeding ground for thieves and...

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Heatwave Alerts in India: How to Design Homes that Don’t Need ACs?

With soaring temperatures and warnings of heatwaves in several Indian cities, architects share how to build homes that stay naturally cool and don't...

30.04.2024 10

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‘Something of My Own’: Farmer Fought Poverty by Growing Flowers; Earns Rs 70 Cr a Year

Born in a family of traditional farmers, Srikanth Bollapally lived in poverty as a child. He decided to take a different route and started growing...

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Architect’s Dreamy Home Wrapped Around a Giant Tree Defines True Sustainability 

George Ramapuram, founder of Earthitects, is an expert in designing homes in harmony with nature. Estate Paathiri, his project in Wayanad, Kerala, is...

23.04.2024 10

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Where Did Bengaluru’s Love Affair with Dosa Originate?

Bengaluru residents’ deep affection for crispy butter masala dosa and filter coffee is evident in the city's massive consumption of 29 million dosas...

23.04.2024 10

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A Mango That Costs Rs 12000 a Piece? The Story Behind India’s Most Expensive Mango Varieties

With the mango season in full swing in India, here's a list of varieties that are rare, expensive, and have distinctive taste.

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Elections 2024: What Makes Voter Ink So Difficult to Remove?

Elections 2024: The voter ink or the indelible ink can stay on a voter's finger anywhere between 2 to 30 days. Here's what it is made of!

19.04.2024 10

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‘They Called Me a Mad Man’: How The ‘Angel For Disabled’ Has Helped Thousands Find Jobs

As a child, Harishchandra Sude lost vision in one eye and encountered prejudice. Despite this, he dedicated himself to creating change, establishing...

16.04.2024 7

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DRDO Scientist’s Automated Momo-Making Machine Earns Rs 25 Cr a Year

Shouvik Dhar, an NIT graduate and former DRDO scientist, founded 'Zomoz' to bring home-style momos to Hyderabad. He also built an automated...

12.04.2024 10

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Couple Quits City Life to Build Dreamy Homestay That Uses Natural Spring to Heat Its Rooms

Nestled beside the Beas River in Manali, the ‘Raison D’etre’ homestay by Shalini and Nitin Beri offers guests an escape from city life —...

12.04.2024 10

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‘I Never Got to Read’: 74-YO Grandmother Runs a Unique ‘Book Hotel’ With 5000 Books!

Nashik's Bhimabai Jondhale always loved reading but never got a chance to tend to her passion. Today, she runs 'Ajjichya Pustakancha Hotel', a unique...

11.04.2024 10

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How to Start a Food Business in India? 5 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Lessons

From finding your target customers to unlocking the power of family recipes -- these food entrepreneurs have a few secrets to share!

06.04.2024 20

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8 Best Homestays In the Western Ghats to Escape Into Nature

If you are planning a summer trip to the Western Ghats, here's a list of homestays to chose from.

05.04.2024 4

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Colours Made of Microbes! Meet The Scientist Couple Behind Unique Organic Dyes for Clothes

Pune's Vaishali Kulkarni founded KBCols Sciences along with her husband Arjun Singh, with the unique aim of using microbes to make organic textile...

03.04.2024 10

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Colours Made of Microbes! Meet The Scientist Couple Behind Unique Organic Dyes for Clothes

Pune's Vaishali Kulkarni founded KBCols Sciences along with her husband Aryan Singh, with the unique aim of using microbes to make organic textile...

02.04.2024 8

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How An Engineer Is Recycling 1.25 Lakh Litres of Greywater Everyday In Apartments

Growing up in a water-starved area of Maharashtra, Abhijit Sathe wanted to do something around water conservation. He founded JalSevak which instals...

01.04.2024 4

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Watch: How My Mom & I Started Our Mushroom Farming Business That Earns Rs 40000/Day

Jithu Thomas first started growing mushrooms as a hobby. Today, it has led him to start a mushroom farm with his mother Leena that is reaping huge...

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With a Turnover of Rs 3 Crore, Couple Has Made Over a Million Eco-Friendly Bags

Krishnan Subramanian and Gowri Gopinath quit their jobs to start YellowBag, an eco-friendly venture to bring back the traditional Manjapai or yellow...

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‘Like Swiss Chalets’: Couple Returned From Switzerland To Build Dreamy Homestay Near Nainital

After spending a decade abroad, Varun Gupta and Ite Kaul longed to go back home. Born in the hills of Nainital and Kashmir respectively, the duo...

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‘Like Swiss Chalets’: Couple Returned From Switzerland To Build Dreamy Homestay Near Nainital

After spending a decade abroad, Varun Gupta and Ite Kaul longed to go back home. Born in the hills of Nainital and Kashmir respectively, the duo...

30.03.2024 20

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Where To Find Delhi’s Best Momos? 8 Places Recommended by Foodies

From MKT's Kalsang Cafe to Dolma Aunty's iconic momos, this list will take you through some of the best momo joints Delhi has to offer.

28.03.2024 10

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Where Sustainability Meets 100 Years of Heritage: Couple’s ‘Mud Palace’ Offers an Immersive Nature Retreat

Looking for the best homestays in Kanyakumari? Rajchandar Padmanaban and his wife, Naga Jeyalakshmi, built Muthunandhini Palace as a heritage home...

27.03.2024 20

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Mother-Daughter Duo’s River-View Homestay In Panchgani Is Perfect for Weekend Getaways

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

26.03.2024 20

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Brothers Brave Family Pressure to Farm Mushrooms, Now Earn Rs 7.5 Cr Annually

Ayush and Rishabh Gupta from Agra were in studying abroad when the COVID pandemic disrupted their lives. The brother duo decided to come back home and...

25.03.2024 5

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This Holi, Play With 100% Edible & Organic Colours Handcrafted By Bhil Tribals

Brothers Gaurang and Saurabh Motta launched 'Abeer’ with the aim to save Bhil tribe’s dying art of making natural Holi colours using flowers.

20.03.2024 10

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With $40 Million in Funding, Indian Startup Creates ‘SUV of EV Scooters’

Arvind Mani and Vipin George designed an EV scooter with storage space of 55 litres, to help small business owners ply their goods. Equipped with USB...

19.03.2024 8

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How to Start a Homestay in India: 5 Successful Owners Share Their Lessons & Tips

Want to turn your home into a homestay? Here’s some advice from entrepreneurs and owners on how to start a homestay in India.

16.03.2024 4

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How I Use Upcycled Containers & Aquaponics to Grow 500 Kg Veggies On My Terrace

Disappointed with news about the quality of vegetables grown on the Yamuna river banks, Shashank Dubey started to grow veggies on his terrace using...

12.03.2024 4

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IFS Officer Shares Pro Tips on How to Read Books Efficiently for UPSC, IIT-JEE, GATE & Other Exams

Preparing for IIT, GATE, or UPSC? IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi, who is also an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, shares how to read books effectively to retain...

11.03.2024 4

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How to Travel for Months Without Quitting Your Jobs? These 5 Indians Have Done It

From choosing the right vehicle to planning your travel without quitting your jobs, this list of tips and tricks from seasoned caravan travellers will...

09.03.2024 20

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Heading to Havelock? This Self-Sustainable Nature Stay Opens to a Postcard-Worthy Andaman Beach

Awed by the beauty of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Samit Sawhny started Barefoot Havelock -- a one-of-its-kind eco-resort that grew its own rainforest...

07.03.2024 7

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Learn Pottery & Mandana Art at this Rajasthan Eco-Lodge That Runs on The Sun

Looking for a tradition homestay in Rajasthan? Ramesh Chandra Jangid's Apani Dhani Eco-Lodge runs on solar energy, grows organic food, harvests rain...

01.03.2024 3

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Ticket Collector to UPSC Officer to Shark Tank: Founder Won Rs 45 Lakh for Anti-Theft Luggage Idea

Arista Vault, started in 2018 by Atul Gupta with Purvi Roy, makes anti-theft bags, luggage and wallets, ensuring safe travel. Their best-selling...

29.02.2024 5

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Beyond Biryani: 8 Must-Try Local Delicacies in Hyderabad & Where To Find Them

Searching for must-try local food in Hyderabad? From savoury paaya to creamy Irani chai, here's a mouthwatering list of dishes to savour on your next...

27.02.2024 5

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Case Studies At IIM Inspired This Woman’s Restaurant Chain That Earns Crores Every Month

Named after A P J Abdul Kalam’s birthplace, Rameshwaram Cafe was founded by partners Divya and Raghav Rao. The cafe serves lip-smacking idlis and...

26.02.2024 7

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How To Grow Everything From Turmeric to Strawberries at Home? 5 Terrace Gardeners Share

Spotlighting five remarkable individuals who turned their terraces into flourishing green paradises in an urban setup. Just what you need to read to...

24.02.2024 8

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Gardening Tips For Summer: How To Protect Your Plants From the Scorching Heat

Looking for ways to protect your plants from the summer heat? This easy tips will get your garden ready for summer and protect your plants from the...

23.02.2024 10

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‘My Dad’s a Farmer & This Was a Dream’: Engineer Grows Rare ‘Yellow Dates’, Reaps Big Profits

Nagendra Naidu Dharmavarapu from Andhra Pradesh left his high-paying job and founded Farmties India Private Limited. He used his ancestral family land...

21.02.2024 10

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Teacher Spends Rs 3 Lakh Savings To Transform Govt School, Student Strength Rises by 5X!

Assigned to a Government school lacking even basic amenities, Madhya Pradesh school teacher Gopal Bhalwala used up Rs 3 lakh from his savings to...

20.02.2024 10

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‘I Live In a Resort Every Day’: Man Quits Corporate Career For Farming Fruits & Spices, Earns Lakhs

Mangaluru's Chethan Shetty left his successful corporate career to pursue farming of spices and exotic fruits like pepper, nutmeg, rambutan, and...

19.02.2024 10

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How to Grow Water Lilies at Home? Tips From Homemaker Who Earns Rs 1 Lakh/Month Selling Them

Viji Abi, a passionate gardener from Thrissur, Kerala, grows a variety of water lilies, earning over Rs 1 lakh monthly. Learning from the...

16.02.2024 5

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IIT Grads Build India’s 1st AI Admission Platform To Help Students Get Into Dream Colleges

IIT graduates Dirghayu Kaushik, Vikrant Shivalik and Vaibhav Tyagi started Ambitio to help Indian students get into their dream universities abroad....

16.02.2024 20

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This Man Earns Rs 70 Crore Annually By Innovatively Using Cheap Coconut Husk

Founder of Chennai-based startup Global Green Coir, Anees Ahmed turns coconut husk into cocopeat and uses it to make coir pots, bricks, blocks and...

13.02.2024 20

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Karim’s to Qureshi’s: 8 Must-Visit Places for The Best Kebabs in Delhi

Searching for the best kebabs in Delhi?Next time you’re visiting NCR, make sure to stop by these 8 iconic eateries that serve the most delicious...

12.02.2024 7

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What’s Special About India’s First Patented Bamboo Chair & Who’s The Professor Behind It?

Ankit Kumar Changawala from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, recently patented a chair crafted from Bambusa bamboo, a locally abundant variety of...

08.02.2024 10

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This 50-YO Mud Homestay Amid Apple Orchards Is the Manali Experience You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Looking for the best homestay in Manali? Inspired from her grandmother's mud home, Heena Mahan's Afsana Homestay promises a authentic Himachali...

06.02.2024 10

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‘I Had to Sleep Hungry As a Kid’: This Man’s Free Tiffin Service Feeds Hundreds of Elderly Daily

Deepankar Patil, the founder of ‘Art of Helping Foundation’ in Pune, quit his job as a graphic designer to help senior citizens. With his...

05.02.2024 5

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‘Be Limitless’: 8 Things Travellers With Disabilities Want You To Learn From Their Life-Changing Journeys

If you're a person with a disability looking to travel but are uncertain about where to begin, these tips from fellow-travellers can make your...

04.02.2024 8

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Farmer’s Son Designs AI Agri-Robot to Make Irrigation, Sowing & Monitoring of Crops Easier

Aryan Singh from Kota, an 18-year-old recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, developed AgRobot — an AI-powered rover to assist...

02.02.2024 10

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Couple Wins Patent For Biodegradable ‘Leather’ Made From Areca Palm

Karnataka's Suresh S R and his wife Maithili started Bhoomi Agri Ventures to turn areca palm leaves and husk into eco-friendly vegan leather.

02.02.2024 20

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