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Fashion Grad Breathes Life into Centuries-Old Rajasthani Prints, Earns Rs 3...
In Rajasthan, a tiny village by the name of Akola has been, for centuries, associated with a unique block printing style — dabu. It is said that it replicates the colours of the sky — blue of the day,...
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How I Grow Microgreens in My Room & Earn Rs 3 Lakh/Month: Kerala Man Shares Tips
Packed with nutrients, microgreens are often termed as a superfood. These are seedlings of vegetables or herbs in their initial stages of growth, and are in fact more nutritious than a fully grown...
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‘I Started With Rs 10 & Built 6 Ventures’: Woman Helps 5000 Others Start...
Married off at 17, Kamal Kumbhar realised the importance of financial independence very early on, she says. Born in Hinglajwadi village in Maharashtra, she had to drop out after Class 10 due to...
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Mumbai Moms Give Healthy Twist to Snacks with Traditional Grains, Get 50000...
Finding the perfect and healthy snacks for children is often a daunting task for mothers, say Anchal Abrol and Priya Puri from Mumbai. These two mothers and age-old friends had a hard time finding...
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Failed CAT, CA & Started Selling Chai; Now This Startup Earns Crores Every Year
Chai. This one word stirs up several emotions in all our minds. Some like it black, some with ginger, some plain, and some cold. From our homes and college canteens to tapris (roadside stalls) and...
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‘Our Startup Won Rs 50 Lakh on Shark Tank’: A Mom & Daughter-In-Law’s Dream...
Growing up in a business family in Nagpur, Surabhi Shah had always understood the nuances of handling a business. So in 2018, when she began her own venture, entrepreneurship came easy to her. Her...
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I Was Widowed With No Income & 3 Kids at 24; Today I Employ Women Like Me &...
Life moved swiftly for Lalita Debi Singh, a resident of the Rayagada district in Odisha. Growing up in a poor home, financial constraints forced her to drop out of Class 8. Like most girls in her...
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Andhra Teacher’s Indigenous Grain, Edible Cups Use Rice & Ragi; Earn Rs 10...
Just the thought of drinking chai or coffee in an edible cup, only to munch on it later is fascinating! Although edible cups are not a new concept anymore, it’s definitely one of those products which...
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Subscribe for Daily Puja Flowers! How a Startup Idea Earns Sister Duo Rs 8...
Wouldn’t it be convenient if there was a system in place for delivering fresh flowers at home, just like the morning newspapers or milk packets? This thought hit two sisters — Yeshoda and Rhea...
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Why This Arts Graduate Chose to Be a Cobbler & Start His Shoe Gallery in...
Whenever Toyi Swuro — a cobbler from Phek Town in Nagaland, is quizzed as to why he never chose a government job despite completing his graduation, he has his response at the ready. “I wanted to be...
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Entrepreneur’s ‘Woodless’ Plywood Made with Rice Husk Saves 20000 Trees From...
This article is sponsored by Wingify Earth. After working in the plywood manufacturing industry for four decades, entrepreneur B L Bengani realised that there was a dire need for an alternative that...
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Mother-Daughter Share How To Start a Business With Virgin Coconut Oil
Have you heard of ventha velichenna or virgin coconut oil that is rubbed on infants? Did you know, unlike regular coconut oil, this involves a long process to make even a small amount of it? A Kerala...
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‘Lessons We Learnt on Shark Tank’: Sisters’ Flower Subscription Startup Won...
As Shark Tank Season 2 took off on 2 January this year, people are already on the edge of their seats rooting for their favourite brands. One brand in particular stood out for not just its work, but...
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After Losing Our Rs 40 Crore Biz Overnight, We Created a ‘Netflix’ For Indian...
After losing a Rs 40 crore revenue company overnight, Vinay Singhal returned to his village Noonsar Haryana’s Dhiwani district in search of subsequent adventure. He recalls that his viral content...
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How a Unique Spin on Banana Chips Helped MBA Grad Clock Multi-Crore Revenues
Manas Madhu recalls that whenever he travelled to other states for his education and work, his parents would pack banana chips in his luggage. But, he adds, “There were very few brands that sold...
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26-YO’s Fun Hair Colour Brand Earns Turnover of Rs 3.5 Crore & a Spot on...
Yushika Jolly, a 26-year-old from Ankleshwar, Gujarat had been colouring her hair all through college using formulations she bought off the internet. Today, she doesn’t need to, thanks to her...
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Goa’s ‘Saladbaba’ Turned His Adoptive Parents’ Organic Farm into a Multicrore...
Ask anyone in Goa about ‘Saladbaba’ and they will direct you to 34-year-old Janardan Khorate, manager of Ambrosia Organic Farm. The farm prides itself not just on being one of India’s first organic...
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How to Prepare a Pitch for Shark Tank India? Winner of Rs 30 Lakh Shares...
Vineet Saraiwala, who lives with a visual impairment, says that people with disabilities are often looked upon with a sympathetic lens, but their abilities are questioned. So when he made it to season...
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MBA Grad’s New Spins on Age-Old Kolhapuris Sell Across The World, Clock Rs 3...
Harshvardhan Patwardhan recalls that when he was studying in Europe, he’d often find men wearing pink, yellow, and neon green shoes. “In India,” he notes, “shoe manufacturers are scared to make...
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For 30 Yrs, One Woman Helps Keep Alive a 15th Century Art That Sells Across...
This year on 12 January, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Hubli, Karnataka to inaugurate the 26th edition of the National Youth Festival, he was draped in a peculiar shawl with motifs...
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Building Brands, Finding Freedom: How Women Are Spreading Their Social Media...
Thirty-one-year-old Kriti Gupta has a busy morning ahead. She needs to get her daughter ready for school, while her toddler demands her attention. Amid all this hustling, Gupta’s phone chimes. It’s...
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I-Venture at Indian School of Business Helps Turn Startup Ideas Into...
This article has been published in partnership with I-Venture @ ISB. “Start up, speed up, scale up” — This is the mantra of I-Venture @ ISB, which “fosters entrepreneurship and nurtures startups”. Its...
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After Job Rejections, 37-YO With Disability Starts Organic Food Biz, Earns Rs...
Thrissur resident Geetha Saleesh was born in a colourful world but lost her eyesight completely when she was in class 10 due to retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder. How she went from...
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‘This is Ratan Tata, Can We Meet?’: Duo Earns Crores Transforming India’s...
Through our conversation, it becomes evident that Aditi Bhosale’s unwavering faith in destiny is so strong that it has gone to shape everything in her life. “If you believe hard enough in something,...
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Mocked for Quitting Engineering, Mom Builds Millet Baby Food Empire, Clocks...
In India, motherhood often forces women to leave the workforce — around 50% of women leave their jobs after the age of 30 to take care of children, and only 27% return. But for 32-year-old Jyoti...
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Started With Rs 1400, Entrepreneur’s Dream to Make Darjeeling Digital Now...
“Hun dai na (This is impossible),” was a phrase that followed Prashansa Gurung (35) like a shadow. Be it her living room, her office, or the inside of her own head — the words would follow her around...
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Brothers Boost Farmer Incomes With Innovative Agri Solutions; Raise Rs 50L...
Every year, farmer Rakesh Gundrashiya cultivates watermelons on 50-bigha land. For a fruitful crop, he would use plastic mulching sheets as protective covers to prevent the growth of weeds, regulate...
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Shattering Myths: How India Can Make Public Events Disability Inclusive
In early 2022, Srishti Pandey visited a popular Gurugram restaurant on a night out. “This was one of my first outings in so long and I wanted to have fun,” she recalled. However, on arriving at the...
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When Assam Met Tirupati: 2 Moms’ Search For Healthy Snacks Led to Millet Biz...
A decade ago, when Dibyajyoti Borgohain decided to quit her prestigious job at an international school in Hyderabad, she was quite determined to start something of her own. Coming from a family of...
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MBA Grad Used Dad’s Ayurvedic Formulas To Build Multi-Crore Skincare Brand
Growing up, Amritha Gaddam from Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh observed how whenever she would have a pimple, her mom’s sandalwood powder would help subside the inflammation. And when it came to...
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‘Eat What You Grow’: Homemaker Earns Rs 50 Lakh/Year Selling Native Seeds to...
After giving birth to her daughter in 2014, Chandana Gade wanted to raise her by feeding her rice and organic green leafy vegetables. But while living in the city, she doubted the vegetables available...
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Is Your Startup Creating Social Impact? I-Venture at ISB Can Give the Boost...
The I-Venture @ ISB’s Social Impact Accelerator is a dynamic programme that is driving change and creating social impact. It is dedicated to supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs who are...
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Entrepreneur Brings 100+ Artists Together; Uses Art on Decor Plates to Serve...
Can art solve India’s hunger problem? Given the scale of the problem, it seems like a ridiculous question. But Chitresh Sinha, the 38-year-old founder of The Plated Project, has found an interesting...
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‘Escaped My Marriage With Nothing But 3 Kids’; How a Bihar Woman Built Her...
The fabric that the women at Avinash Jhola Udyog, a small shop in Bihar’s Samastipur, weave into colourful jholas (bags) sell across the state. At the helm of this endeavour is Lalita Devi, a mother...
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19-YO Self-Taught Chocolatier Preserves India’s Indigenous Fruits, Earns Rs 1...
Indoor games, work from home, online classes, Dalgona coffee, exploring your inner baker…sounds familiar? Three years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the world slowed to a halt, and the profound...
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Couple Turn Barren Land into Organic Paradise With Aloe, Moringa; Help...
It was one day in 2017 while driving to their workplace in Delhi that a couple from Bhopal was left startled. Sudhanshu Sharma and his wife Susmita Roy were working in the national capital. He was in...
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“Bring Back The Old”: MBA Grad’s Millet Biz Earns Rs 2 Crore, Empowers 100s...
Building a multi-crore company is no easy task, but if you have an appetite for adventure, you will succeed. This is an MBA graduate Somashekar Pogula’s honest take, six years into the millet business...
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Naga Girl Grows Chemical-Free Shiitake Mushrooms on 4000 Oak Logs, Gets...
Shiitake mushrooms are known for their explosive flavour. They’re not just recommended by scientists for their Vitamin B5 and dietary copper content, but chefs worldwide also praise them. When you try...
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Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur Earns Rs 16 Crore/Year With Millet Startup, Helps...
Between 2004 and 2006, there was a concerning increase in farmer suicides, particularly in Maharashtra. According to NCRB data, in 2006, 17,060 farmers died by suicide in the country, of which 1,427...
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2 Chennai Friends Take Authentic Indian Chutneys Prepared in 5 Secs To UK, US...
Sitting on the side of the great Indian thali (plate) is a delicate-looking chutney (Indian condiment). Often overlooked by the ensemble of food items, the chutney might look dainty, but remove it and...
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‘I Had No Plan B’: How a Mumbai Woman Set Up a Khichdi Business Worth Rs 50...
Abha Singhaal had one dream – to do something on her own. She didn’t have a clear idea about the what and how, but she was clear about the why. To make a name for herself and create an empire. Abha...
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How A Mom-Son Team in Mumbai Turn Broken Tiles & Driftwood into Art & Furniture
What do you get when two self-taught artists with equal passion for the environment decide to work together? The answer is an initiative that makes unique art and is eco-friendly and sustainable as...
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5 Indians Innovating With Millets to Make Them Appealing & Help Farmers Earn Big
Millets are a superfood that are rich in protein and offer a plethora of benefits to the farmers who grow them, and to the people who consume them. India is the top producer of these sustainable...
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Defying Taboos About Makeup, 85-YO Has Helped 25000 Women Become Self-Reliant
On a seemingly normal afternoon in the late 1970s in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, a group of young girls bade farewell to their friend who was moving to the United States with her husband. But amid the...
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5 Indian Entrepreneurs Earning Lakhs by Turning Trash to Treasure
Long ago, a wise person aptly stated, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Such instances can be found all over the world, and here is a list of innovators in India to ignite your...
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Entrepreneur Turns 500 Tonnes of Waste into ‘Black Gold’, Earns Turnover of...
Sana Khan from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, earns Rs 1 crore by making vermicompost (enriched compost made with the use of earthworms). She says she had always wanted to be a doctor, but failed to clear the...
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How Narain Karthikeyan, India’s 1st F1 Driver, Built a Successful Startup in...
In November 2019, Narain Karthikeyan, the first ever Indian Formula 1 driver and a standout figure in the world of Indian motorsports, was competing in Fuji, Japan, at the Super GT x DTM Dream Race...
View Article‘Girl With a Broken Neck’ to One of India’s Youngest CEOs: Radhika Gupta’s...
“Life must go on despite setbacks” has been Radhika Gupta’s mantra in her journey to success. The Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited, a leading asset management company in...
View ArticleFarm Labourer to CEO of a Billion Dollar Firm: Jyothi Reddy’s Incredible Journey
Jyothi Reddy’s story is one that exemplifies what fighting spirit and a hunger to succeed can get you. Sent to an orphanage in hopes of a better life and married off at 16, she didn’t let any...
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Started With Rs 80, Engineer’s Homemade Biryani Business Earns Her Rs 1...
When Naaz Anjum moved to Hyderabad in 2010 post marriage, she turned to her first love, cooking. A textile engineer by profession, she couldn’t pursue her career due to personal reasons. Having...
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