M Auto Electric, started by Mansoor Ali Khan in Chennai, has two-wheelers zipping across roads in Africa. The EV startup also introduced businesses on wheels and has raised $50 million in funding.
P M Murugesan, a school drop out from a village in Tamil Nadu, uses his ingenious to develop a machine which makes ropes out of banana fibre. The ropes are then used to make eco-friendly bags, baskets and more.
Who would have thought that the youngster who was ridiculed based on his mark sheet is not only a successful entrepreneur and investor but also helps drive the economic growth of a whole other continent!
An unequivocal Indian military success, Operation Khukri holds a special place in the history of independent India. Here's a rare window into this little-known mission!
Anindya Mukherjee recently became the first Indian to cycle across the Sahara, covering more than 2,300 km. in 28 days. Here, he recounts his experiences and memories from this epic solo journey across the African wilderness.