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From metros to small towns, thousands of women log in every week to access free workshops, mentorship, and resources through 46 XX Foundation.

Started with just Rs 15000 in Odisha, Dahibara Express now pulls in Rs 1.8 crore, with 12 outlets across India and international expansion underway. Read how authenticity, flavour & franchise model fuelled its journey

From breakfast ideas to sweets to end your meal with an Indian dessert, these seven grandmothers in India turned their love for cooking into successful food businesses. By sharing their cherished dishes and secret recipes, they show how senior citizens can start new ventures and thrive.

Ramesh Gera cracked the code to growing the world’s most expensive spice indoors and is now training over 12,000 people to follow suit.

Jithu Thomas and his mother Leena transformed a corner-of-the-house hobby into a thriving 5,000 sq ft mushroom farm near Ernakulam.

Disappointed by wilted roses and dull bouquets, Vikas Gutgutia didn’t just walk away — he built Ferns N Petals from scratch, worked with farmers, faced shutdowns, and called customers himself. Today, his idea blooms across over 100 countries.

Brainchild of Pradeep Kokkat and Ali Asgar from Kerala, ‘Green Bio’ has redefined eco-friendly packaging. These bottles only leave behind water, CO2, and biomass.

Aziz Ul Rehman walked away from a stable job to carve a new path — literally. He transforms discarded animal bones, wood, and metal scraps into breathtaking art. Once doubted, his craft went viral, earning him thousands of followers and a growing global fanbase.

Empowering rural communities with seed funding and mentorship, the ‘Future Tycoons Challenge’ is transforming Punjab’s villages into an innovation hub.

Alak Nanda and her mother Vasavi started Podi Life in Hyderabad to spread the essence of South Indian podis beyond South India.