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Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
Quote of the day by Erma Bombeck: ‘Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you are looking for, go live with a car battery’ - American humorist on relationships vs uncertaintyErma Bombeck, a beloved American humorist, found laughter in the everyday realities of family life, from parenting to domestic challenges. ...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
Indian-origin youth becomes youngest mayor of British town at 23Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old Labour councillor, has made history as the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom, taking charge of...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try...'-The African Proverb that proves one person can make a lot of impactAfrican Proverb of the Day: An African proverb, "If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito...
Indian Army launches community radio 'Sangam 88.8' to empower youth in Rajouri border areaThe Indian Army has launched Sangam 88.8, a community radio station in Rajouri's Doongi block. This initiative aims to promote local cultur...
Indian Army facilitates women led cafe at 13,000 ft to boost tourism and livelihoods in East SikkimA new cafe run by local women has opened near the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine in East Sikkim. Located at 13,000 feet, this initiative provi...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
West Bengal Cabinet Ministers List: Meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's A-teamSenior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground in the presence o...
Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? A look at the challenges and hopesWest Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public d...
India pitches for wider financial sector engagement with AfricaAhead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials urged deeper engagement with African financial institutions and enhanced insurance for pr...
Women voters now India’s most decisive political force, reservation only a matter of timeWomen are increasingly influencing Indian elections. Their voter turnout has surged, surpassing men in recent polls. This electoral power i...
'Na padai Na kamai, Na dawai, Na sichai': PM Modi in Jhargram alleges 'ruthless' TMC ignored tribals, must be ousted from West BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jhargram, West Bengal. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of neglecting tribal comm...
International Youth Day 2025: Theme for this year, history, significance and moreInternational Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, highlights the importance of empowering young people. The 2025 theme focuses on ...
AVPL International to set up drone manufacturing unit in Bihar with Rs 15 cr investmentAVPL International is investing Rs 15 crore to establish a drone manufacturing plant in Bihar's Bihta Industrial Area. The 16,000 sq ft fac...
USAID, IACC extend pact for five years towards enhanced collaboration across sectorsThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) have renewed their MoU for ...
Congress bats for Women's Reservation BillMaking a strong pitch for the Women's Reservation Bill, Sonia Gandhi today said Cong would press the NDA govt to pass it in the Lok Sabha.