Shivani Gupta

In Dholpur, over 50,000 students embrace democracy through Bal Sansads, debates, and Constitution Clubs. Abandoned buildings now thrive as libraries, empowering girls, boosting confidence, and turning the Preamble a lived reality of everyday citizenship.

From a small town once caught in conflict to the IAS, Subhankar Bala’s journey to AIR 79 in UPSC shows how far self-study can go. Here, he shares the exact methods, digital tools, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed without coaching.

Kerala’s Dinil Prasad rebuilt his life after floods and debt by turning to cage fish farming. He now shares five practical tips that helped him build a thriving venture.

Meet Kolkata’s momo king, Rinchen — once forced to give away free momos when no one ordered, he now draws crowds from across the city eager to taste his creations. He was mocked for his accent, but his remarkable rise is filled with lessons for every aspiring entrepreneur.

In Varanasi, railway tracks are doing more than carrying trains. Banaras Locomotive Works has piloted India’s first removable solar panels between tracks, generating clean energy from unused space and offering a bold path toward sustainable railways.

What if reporting a pothole, logging a flooded home, or fixing a garbage black spot was as simple as sending a WhatsApp message? With Reap Benefit’s chatbot, 1.5 lakh young Indians across 18 states are turning that into everyday reality.

Mantaj Sidhu quit his high-paying Google job in Ireland to start Gill Organics, a venture that lets urban families temporarily own a patch of land where fresh, organic food is grown for them. Here’s how he is bridging the gap in demand and supply of chemical-free produce.

Pooja Kaul’s startup Organiko turns donkey milk into sustainable skincare, empowering 150 families while rewriting the narrative of dignity and livelihood for India’s donkey owners.

Excessive chemical use is degrading India’s soil, reducing fertility, and releasing carbon. Sustainable practices such as composting, agroforestry, mulching, and crop rotation restore health, boost yields, and capture carbon sustainably.

In Tonk, Rajasthan, an AI-led programme is helping students beat math fear and boost exam scores. IAS officer Saumya Jha’s ‘Padhai with AI’ now runs in 350+ schools.