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Bengaluru techie left a high-paying Wipro job to help farmers. His father did not speak to him for 8 years. Today, he is running a Rs 1,500 empire and earning Rs 60 crore per monthMore than a decade ago, Shashi Kumar did the impossible - leave a lucrative job in Wipro to open a dairy business. He founded Akshayakalpa ...
Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...
Fintech Sakhi brings digital banking closer to tribal communities in GujaratResidents of Chhota Udepur district, Gujarat, are experiencing enhanced access to digital banking services. Through the initiative of Bank ...
Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods; women constitute 43% of the workforceThe Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods in India and has a significant female workforce. Women's participation in organ...
Reliance plans Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh, says Anant AmbaniReliance Industries announced a substantial investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh for biogas plants. This initiative aims to crea...
From farm to classroom: Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for basic education and future of agricultural learningThe objective is not merely to prepare agriculture graduates as job seekers, but to equip them with the skills to solve problems, innovate ...
Building businesses for the next billion Indians: What entrepreneurs need to understandIndia is undergoing a remarkable transformation as more individuals choose entrepreneurship over conventional careers. The influx of techno...
New CBSE chairperson appointed: Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari to take chargeSenior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as part of a bureau...
Katrina Kaif net worth: Welcome actor has Rs 240 crore worth assets while her mother lives in a Tamil Nadu village and runs school for underprivileged kidsKatrina Kaif net worth: Katrina Kaif has built a successful Bollywood career and a beauty business. Her mother, Suzanne Turquotte, dedicate...
MoS Shobha Karandlaje opens Bengaluru MSME technology centre to train 10,000 annuallyIn Bengaluru, a new Technology Centre has been launched with the goal of training 10,000 individuals each year. This facility is dedicated ...
Leaders, professionals honoured at Viksit Bharat Award 2026 and Rashtra Ratna Samman 2026The Viksit Bharat Award and Rashtra Ratna Samman ceremonies recently honored individuals for their significant contributions. These awards ...
From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthan’s enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scaleStakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu sees big market for Arunachal’s farm, fisheries produceArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new agriculture information hub and farmers' hostel. He also flagged off e-vehic...
Philanthropy Asia Alliance expands India network, partners with Dasra and backs two social venturesExpanding its footprint in India, Philanthropy Asia Alliance is collaborating with Dasra to enhance support for ventures such as Rocket Lea...
Hanuman Ansh: The saint linked to Apple, Google, Facebook and eBayA film about Neem Karoli Baba has surprised box offices, sparking renewed interest in the Indian saint. Richard Alpert, later Ram Dass, int...
Railways powers rural economy, local products get Rs 162 crore market at stationsIndian Railways’ One Station One Product scheme has expanded to more than 2,300 outlets across over 2,000 stations, benefiting over 1.54 la...
Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action plannedMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit an ambitious policy aimed at completely eradicating drug use by 2029. This initiative engages multiple g...
Government-school teachers ready for AI, but need institutional support: JanAI surveyThe survey of 797 government-school teachers across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Maharashtra found that 72% of respondents feel ...
Techie turned mushroom farmer earns Rs 10 lakh a month after quitting 14-year IT career, gets almost Rs 1 crore govt helpA former techie left a 14-year IT career to start a commercial mushroom farming unit in Odisha, now earning over Rs 10 lakh a month. Employ...
Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...