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Father's Struggle Inspires Biochemist's Innovation That Boosts Crop Yield By...
Biochemist Dr Jagadeesh Henjarappa lived the corporate life for almost a decade before embarking upon his entrepreneurial journey. The graduate of Central Food Technology Research Institute in Mysuru...
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1st Woman Entrepreneur From Village, 63-YO Earns Rs 50K/Month with Organic...
In the recent annual budget, the Indian government emphasised the use of chemical-free, natural farming methods for farmers and committed policies towards it. But Saroja Patil from Nitturu village of...
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‘Barefoot Scientist’ Whose Unique Farm Innovations Won Him the Padma Shri
Splashing water on a deep sleeper to wake them up is a clichéd scenario used in many comedy films and on social media. But Abdul Khadar Nadakattin earnestly practised this comedy routine on himself...
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Woman Takes 4000-YO Indian Fabric to US, Germany & Beyond, Helps Weavers Earn...
Janhavi Kulkarni was in Class four when she started exploring the world of stitching, like every other kid in her region of Dharwad. More than being an unwritten rule it was the tradition of weaving...
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Abandoned by Parents, Transwoman Sold Jewellery to Make a Home for Orphans &...
"I belong to a reputed family. My father works in the police department. But when I disclosed my sexual identity to my parents, I was thrown out of my house,” says Nakshatra, who identifies as a trans...
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Ex-NASA Engineer Returns to India, Builds Three-Wheeler EVs For Rough Roads
Noticing how the poor air quality in India claims 4 lakh lives, Amitabh Saran, a former NASA engineer, decided to launch Altigreen. The startup builds commercial electric vehicles that are equipped...
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MBA Grad & Engineer Duo Build 1100 Mud Block Homes That Are Cooler & Greener
A downside to increasing urbanisation is that we often forget the traditional wisdom that has shaped sustainable living in India for centuries. This is evident in alarming statistics — from 57 per cent...
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Spending Lakhs From Savings, Entrepreneur Provides Care To 2000 Injured Dogs
On the eve of December 31, 2016, Haris Ali spotted a dog suffering from severe shock and frothing at the mouth. She had come to the tiny store nearby, distressed and in need of help. Instead, the...
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Bengaluru Family Converts Terrace Into Lush Organic Farm, Cut Household...
Every morning, 84-year-old Hema Rao climbs up one floor of her house in Bengaluru with a small basket in hand. Once she reaches the terrace of her apartment complex, she walks around, carefully...
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For 21 Years, I’d Never Even Seen A Burger; Today My Outlets Earn Rs 30...
Coming from a small town in Maharashtra, I fondly remember making a mandatory trip to McDonald’s every time I visited Mumbai. There were not many burger brands then, and global Quick Service Restaurant...
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Blind Entrepreneur Helps Thousands of Visually-Impaired Kids Build a Future...
Being blind never doused the fire within Vidhya Y, who always found joy in learning science, mathematics and technology. Growing up, she was told that subjects like science and mathematics would be...
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How One Man's Startup Is Investing Rs 150 Crore to Boost India’s EV...
Electric mobility is in full gear as India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is pacing to grow at an annual rate of 90 per cent targeting to touch 150 billion dollars by 2030. The estimates made by...
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Architect Builds Recyclable 5-Bedroom House that Stays Naturally Cool in...
Have you ever imagined what it entails to construct a building? Along with the hefty expenditure, the materials used brings devastating effects on ecology, society and the economy. Reports claim that...
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‘I Retired, And Earned Rs 35 Lakh/Year Thanks to my Innovative Fruit & Cacao...
For Thankachan Chempotty, farming has been a part of his life since he was a young boy. Hailing from Thekkumkutty in Kozhikode, Kerala, he nurtured his love for agriculture even while he was working...
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Engineering Students Build Low-Cost Solar Cart To Keep Veggies Fresh For Days
Having grown up in a family engaged in agriculture, Naveen HV from Mandya, Karnataka, was always privy to the hardships faced by farmers. He also had in-depth knowledge of the whole supply chain — from...
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Karnataka Farmer Grows 700 Varieties of Exotic Fruits From 40 Countries
Karnataka-native Anil Balanja grew up watching his father cultivating several varieties of jackfruit and mango. He was always certain about being a farmer and started off by planting areca, coconut...
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Techie Starts Organic Farming Despite Family Opposition, Now Earns Rs 1...
Working for a tech giant in a metro city is a dream come true for many, but it wasn’t for Roja Reddy, who grew up in Donnehalli, a rural village in Karnataka. With an undying love for agriculture,...
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In 1953, A Village Got Its 1st School; Generations Narrate How It Transformed...
In Dakshin Kannada, amid lush greenery lies the quaint village of Savanalu, where most residents are involved in farming. They enjoy a quiet life away from pollution and the hustle-bustle of the city....
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Meet The Vet Who Jumps Into Wells & Climbs Buildings to Rescue Leopards,...
Dr Meghana Pemmaiah, a veterinarian from Mangaluru, cares for a wide range of animals. She helps not only beloved pets but also injured wildlife like jackals, birds, and snakes. Her dedication to...
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‘HealthifyMe For Cattle’? Startup Helps 2 Lakh Farmers Increase Profits By 50%
Lucknow-born Kumar Ranjan had always wanted to build a career that would catapult societal impact in some form. He spent seven years working in the automotive industry, building innovative technologies...
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