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6-year-old girl lived inside a jail with her father, until an IAS officer asked her one question that opened the door to a new life

An IAS officer noticed a young girl playing inside Bilaspur Central Jail. He inquired about her circumstances and discovered her wish to attend school. Jain International School then offered support for her education and accommodation. This intervention allowed Khushi to experience a life beyond prison walls. Her story highlights the…

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He lost jobs, saw his business collapse & almost gave up on life; one phone call from his wife changed everything, making him first Indian to complete marathon at North Pole

Life lessons: Ram Gopal Kothari overcame repeated job losses, business failures and financial hardship to achieve a remarkable feat. He went on to become the first Indian to complete a marathon at the Geographic North Pole, running across floating Arctic ice in extreme conditions. His journey is a powerful story…

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This Himalayan treasure helped over 200 families earn lakhs while protecting 100 sq km of forest

A wild Himalayan spice known as Khagi is transforming lives in Arunachal Pradesh. Indigenous communities are using the native spice to generate sustainable income while protecting forests and biodiversity. The community-led initiative has benefited more than 200 families and generated around Rs 39 lakh in revenue. It has also created…

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How two co-founders built a WhatsApp platform helping some farm families increase annual incomes from Rs 50,000 to Rs 4 lakh

Co-founders Azaan Merchant and Gaurav Sanghai built Bharat Intelligence, a WhatsApp-based platform that connects farmers with skilled labourers, helping growers secure workers on time while giving labourers more consistent employment. The result: some farm families have seen annual incomes rise from around Rs 50,000 to as much as Rs 4…

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This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern tech

In Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafted from bamboo and banana leaves, allow daily work to continue even in torrential downpours. This adaptation, along with unique architecture and living root bridges, showcases centuries of resilience and sustainable living,…

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Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societies

A Delhi schoolgirl, Mahi Malhani, developed TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot to tackle litter. Inspired by a visit to Sundar Nursery, the Class 12 student's invention autonomously collects and sorts waste. Tested successfully in schools and residential societies, TRASHbot uses sensors and AI for efficient waste management, earning national recognition and…

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While others relaxed after class 12 boards, these Surat boys used their summer holidays to start a cold coffee business & earned nearly Rs 2 Lakh in less than 3 months

Two Surat teenagers, Shreyanshu Rana and Pratham Pengawala, transformed a school fair idea into a successful cold coffee business, Aes The Thick Coffee. Investing their savings into a custom cart, they offer affordable, café-style drinks near a university. Within three months, their venture generated up to Rs 1.58 lakh, proving…

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Real 'Made In India: A Titan Story' began in a small Tamil Nadu village with a mission to bring stylish watches to the common Indian

Titan, a household name in India, began its journey in the small town of Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a vision to offer stylish, quality watches affordably, the company transformed the Indian watch market. By investing in local talent and fostering community development, Titan not only built a successful consumer…

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Born in a 10x10 room, mocked for years & locked inside house; Today, Jamini, whose mother cleaned people’s homes, is the first MBA graduate in her family

Jamini's journey from rejection and hardship to self-acceptance and success is a powerful testament to resilience. Despite facing social stigma, family challenges and financial struggles, she remained focused on her education and became the first person in her family to earn an MBA. Today, living authentically as herself, Jamini is…

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This popular Indian actor’s mother overcame Kashmir violence to build a legacy of 60 Anganwadis

In the winter of 1989, when fear quietly replaced snowfall in Kashmir, a young mother stepped out of Baramulla with two small sons and a single suitcase. She thought she was leaving for a holiday. History had other plans. Violence sealed the valley shut. Her husband stayed behind, trying to…

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