Shivani Gupta

After graduating with an engineering degree, a young woman from rural Karnataka faced a future with no job offers and just Rs 6,000 in household income. But a free 35-day training program changed everything—helping her build confidence, sharpen her skills, and land a ₹40,000/month job that transformed her family’s life.

NIT Rourkela researchers, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, have developed biodegradable films from fruit seeds and tamarind polysaccharides, which extend food shelf life and decompose in 60 days.

IAS officers Sarjana Yadav and Pooja Elangbam debunk the myth that coaching is crucial for UPSC success. They share essential tips to ace the competitive exam.

Divya Deshmukh (18) stunned World No. 2 Zhu Jiner at the Women’s Chess World Cup. She’s now just one draw away from a historic quarterfinal spot.

In Rajasthan’s Tonk district, an AI-led learning initiative is helping students overcome math anxiety and improve exam results. Launched by IAS officer Saumya Jha, the programme offers personalised, bilingual support and has boosted pass rates significantly.

A passion for farming and a family trip to Kashmir led Anil Jaiswal to cultivate the exotic spice saffron in his own Indore home.

In Assam’s Saraipung village, former hunters now guide tourists through forests they once hunted in. Thanks to Professor Rajib Tariang’s efforts, eco-tourism and education replaced hunting with pride and purpose — turning a remote village into a model of sustainable living and conservation rooted in culture and community.

In Meghalaya, schools are creating nutrition gardens, enabling students to cultivate and harvest fresh produce. Here’s how this initiative promotes healthy eating and hands-on agriculture knowledge.

Mumbai’s Western Railway is leading India’s railways into a sustainable future by harnessing the wind energy from moving trains with innovative vertical-axis wind turbines.

A Mumbai woman has lived zero-waste for 5 years without using a dustbin. Her journey offers simple, practical tips for sustainable living in Indian homes.