Kalpana Saroj was born into a Dalit family, Kalpana was married at the age of 12 and faced many hardships. Eventually, she went on to overcome the impossible.
Referring to videos and articles, 27-year-old Bijiyashanti Tongbram learnt to extract thread from lotus stems. After mastering the technique, she started her own enterprise named ‘Sanajing Sana Thambal’ and decided to teach other women in her village.
In an ode to migrant workers who faced immense hardships during the pandemic, Kolkata's Barisha Club Durga Puja committee has decided to erect and worship a statue of a migrant mother this year.
Kalaari Capital, an early stage venture capital firm is launching a two-year fellowship program for young professionals to develop a deeper understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem.
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited applications for a free online course on geospatial applications for disaster risk management.