Shivani Gupta

Discover how a Maharashtra nurse left her government job to start a Rs 30 lakh organic farming business, promoting health and sustainability.

An accidental YouTube discovery steered Narendra Kumar Girwa towards freshwater pearl farming. Despite financial hardships and challenging climate conditions, he mastered the craft, generating substantial income. Today, he inspires and trains aspiring pearl farmers, and shares a detailed, step-by-step guide to successful pearl cultivation.

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a thriving food brand, 'Shirin Products'.

In 2018, Akshay Agrawal returned from Singapore to India, leaving behind a prosperous career to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an IAS officer. Interestingly, he cleared the UPSC exam on his first attempt and secured AIR 43. His secret: the invaluable insights from previous year questions.

Anshul Mishra, a computer science graduate, returned to his roots in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to transform barren ancestral land into a thriving dragon fruit farm.

Anusuya and Kasinath Jena’s ‘Jayadev Banana Farmers and Artisans Association’ upcycles post-harvest banana waste into various products, providing an additional income source for 1,000 farmers.

This Valentine’s, celebrate love in its most beautiful form — by giving back. From supporting underprivileged communities to rescuing animals or caring for the elderly, your kindness can make a real difference. Whether it’s time, skills, or a small act, every effort brings more love into the world.

During the Emergency, Madhu and Pramila Dandavate exchanged nearly 200 love letters from prison, weaving romance with resistance against an authoritarian regime.

In the remote hills of Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is revolutionising lives with solar power. Women now work beyond dusk, and children benefit from improved educational opportunities. By overcoming unreliable electricity, more than 1,000 households across 100 villages are paving their own path to economic independence.

By using local resources like cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and chillies, farmers can eliminate the need for chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Here are tips to prepare cow dung-based fertilisers and natural pest control methods that can enhance your soil health, boost crop yields, and minimise farming costs!