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In Bihar’s brick kilns, where childhoods are often traded for labour, Anshu Jaiswal is rewriting destinies through Akshar Learning Centres. His Neev Ki Eent Foundation is turning bricks into books and giving children a chance at dignity and dreams.

Anchored on Kashmir’s Dal Lake, the world’s only floating post office has been delivering letters and memories for 70 years. Inside its wooden houseboat, heritage, craftsmanship, and connection come together to tell a story that still floats on.

Researchers at NIT Rourkela, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, are transforming agricultural waste like jackfruit, jamun, and litchi seeds into biodegradable films. These innovative films offer eco-friendly food packaging alternatives, extending shelf life while supporting a circular economy.

Amid the heavy floods in Darjeeling and Dooars, trained forest elephants became unlikely heroes, rescuing stranded tourists through knee-deep waters.

From starting a gifting venture at 16 to founding Rural Tech Rise, Harshini Kishore Singh has empowered 5,000+ children with tech education, cybersecurity awareness & entrepreneurship skills.

Prepare your garden this autumn by planting flowering bulbs ideal for India’s climate. From tulips to freesia, know how to plant and care for bulbs now to enjoy stunning blooms, delightful scents, and lasting beauty when the seasons change.

When Himanshi Rathi lost her vision in Class 12, she could’ve stepped back. Instead, she turned to chess — mastering the game she once struggled to imagine, and becoming India’s first woman to win a medal at the Asian Para Games.

Sai Manogna Guthikonda, a 17-year-old JEE Main topper, achieved a 100 percentile, backed by her family’s unwavering support and guidance. Her mother, Padmaja, emphasises discipline, a balanced routine, and children’s mental well-being — without exerting excessive pressure. Here’s what parents can learn to help their children succeed.

In Karnataka’s villages once left in the dark, engineer Sohan Naik and his company, Power Planet, are rewriting daily life. From classrooms to farms and shops, their solar systems now power 2,700 homes and 350 businesses — restoring dignity, trust, and opportunity.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, yet cases are detected late. Doctors say awareness, monthly self-checks, and timely screenings can change survival outcomes — here’s a practical, expert-backed guide every woman should follow.