Shivani Gupta

What should your last 30 days of UPSC CSE prelims look like? IFS officer Ramesh Bishnoi, who cleared the prelims five times in a row shares a quick guide.

Donkey milk, which has little value in India, has made Dhiren Solanki a successful farmer in Gujarat. He tapped into its international demand in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, setting up a business within two years.

Mukesh Maanjoo has created a lush green farm with date trees in Rajasthan using rainwater harvesting to aid the farm's irrigation needs.

Delhi-based urban gardener Rashmi Shukla has been growing grapes on the rooftop of her house for the last seven years. She shares tips and techniques to easily grow the fruit at home.

Prabhat Kumar runs SumArth, an NGO that has impacted the lives of 25,000 farmers in 500 villages of Bihar by helping them switch from outdated agricultural practices to new cash crops like onions, mushrooms, and sweet corn.

Odisha resident Subrat Nath has turned his home into a mini garden with rare flowers and fruit plants. His exotic collection includes the Miyazaki mango which sells for Rs 2.5 lakh per kg. With lilies, lotuses, and other rare plants thriving at home, Subrat hopes his work will inspire others to pick up gardening.

Delhi-based Aakash Maan co-founded ‘Volunteer Yatra’ to establish volunteer tourism and help small businesses flourish, preventing rural migration.

Farmers traditionally cultivate wheat in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh. But Kanchan Verma's decision to transition to turmeric farming resulted in increased income.

Based on their experiences, these IAS officers share five tactics and techniques to prepare current affairs for UPSC CSE examinations.

Harish Chandra Singh, a retired army colonel, began farming superfoods including chia seeds and green apples in his 4-bigha land in Uttar Pradesh.