Shivani Gupta

From e-waste and old cargo belts to impossible-to-recycle plastic and waste chips packets -- here are five startups that are redefining waste management in the country.

Jaisimha Rao innovated AI-powered spot spray robots which selectively provide cover only to the plants, thereby protecting the soil from excessive chemical damage. So far, more than 500 farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have adopted the technology.

In the absence of a way to track the quality of dirty and clouded water cans, siblings Bharath Govindaraghavan and Balachander G launched BookWater that ensures access to safe drinking water.

From broccoli, carrots to tomatoes and melons, Ludhiana's Ravneet Kaur grows 200 plants in her 2,000 sq ft terrace garden.

After the college where she taught was reduced to ruins, Professor Nidhi Katare decided to venture into entrepreneurship. She set up a lab to produce mushroom spawns and expanded her business that now earns her Rs 1.5 lakh per month.

After losing her husband, Shashikala Sanadhya took care of her family by starting Shashi Cooking Classes. So far, she has taught over 1,000 foreign tourists how to cook homely Indian food.

Besides making Alam Ara in 1931, Ardeshir Irani also gave India its first indigenously made colour film and first-ever talkie.

Kanika Talukdar's life was shattered when she lost her husband to malaria. To overcome financial hardships and look after her four-month-old daughter, she started selling vermicompost. She shares how she started with just Rs 500.

Maharashtra-based June Mendez shares her learnings of homeschooling her three kids. Currently pursuing successful careers, her grown-up children thank their mother for being prudent in this decision.

Let's dive into the history of the beloved snack that makes for an ideal topping on several of our favourite delicacies.