Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
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How Security Measures Are Strangling Traditional Haats
India's vital rural haats face an existential crisis due to militarised border security and rising fundamentalism. Explore the threat to these economic and social lifelines.
Woman, 19, dies crossing railway line in Auraiya
A 19-year-old woman was fatally run over by a train while crossing the tracks in Auraiya's Bala ki Madaiya village. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing sanitation crisis in rural India. Read the full report.
Uttarakhand Village Imposes Heavy Fines to Curb Alcohol Abuse
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
Fitch Upgrades India's GDP Growth Projection to 7.4%
Fitch Ratings revises India's GDP growth forecast upward to 7.4% for FY25, citing strong domestic demand and GST reforms. Discover the key drivers behind this optimistic outlook.
India's Healthcare Capacity Below WHO Standards: Govt
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
Pune: One Dead, Two Injured in Mulshi Autorickshaw Collision
A tragic head-on collision between two autorickshaws in Pune's Mulshi taluka resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Low visibility and road repairs cited as possible causes. Read the full details.
1 Dead, Many Hurt in Amritsar Bus-Tipper Crash
A tragic road accident in Amritsar's Kathunangal village leaves one dead and over a dozen injured after a bus and tipper collision. Police investigate as driver flees. Read the latest updates.
Mobile Digital Planetarium Brings Cosmos to Rural Karnataka
A high-tech mobile digital planetarium is revolutionizing science learning for rural children in Karnataka through immersive projections and interactive sessions. Discover how the cosmos is rolling into classrooms.
Mozambique, Zambia Team Studies Haryana's Rural Innovation Hub
A 15-member African delegation visited Damla village in Haryana to study India's successful agriculture and rural entrepreneurship models. They observed a multi-purpose food-processing machine and advanced beekeeping techniques.
Samavesh completes IIM-B incubation, guides 4,000+ students
Pune-based Samavesh, after a year at IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL, has empowered over 4,000 rural students with scholarships and education guidance. Discover their journey to bridge the urban-rural education gap.
Nagpur: 5 snake bite deaths in November spark alarm
Five lives lost to snake bites in Nagpur's rural areas last month. Poor awareness & reliance on traditional healers blamed. Experts urge immediate medical care & preventive steps.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Gyros Organic Farms raises funding to scale rural entrepreneurship
Gyros Organic Farms raises funding to scale its rural micro-entrepreneurship model, empowering women and accelerating India's pure food movement with chemical-free produce.
Power Use Falls Slightly in November Amid Milder Weather
India's electricity consumption saw a marginal decline of 0.31% in November 2024, reaching 123.4 billion units. Experts attribute this to reduced use of cooling appliances as winter sets in. Discover the latest power demand trends and future projections.
Chola MS Insurance Aims for H2FY26 Growth After Profit Drop
Chola MS General Insurance expects improved performance in H2FY26. MD V. Suryanarayanan discusses motor portfolio, crop insurance plans, and rural expansion to 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. Read the full interview.
BC Sakhis: Women Driving Financial Inclusion in Rural India
Banking Correspondent Sakhis are revolutionizing rural finance, handling over 375 million transactions. Discover how this grassroots network is bridging India's credit gap and empowering women.
Rural India's HIV Progress Faces Stigma Challenge
India makes significant HIV awareness gains in rural areas, but social stigma remains major barrier to testing and treatment. Learn how health workers fight misconceptions.
Musk: Starlink Not Meant for Dense Indian Cities
Elon Musk explains why Starlink avoids urban broadband competition, focusing on rural India and disaster recovery. He also shares AI's future impact.
Elon Musk Eyes India Expansion for Starlink Internet
Elon Musk announces Starlink's ambition to bring low-cost, high-speed internet to India, highlighting its role in connecting rural and disaster-hit areas globally.
British Airways Plans India Expansion Amid Growing Demand
British Airways COO reveals 'incredible potential' for expansion in India, citing rising demand and growth of local carriers. Discover their strategic plans for the Indian market.
UP Teen Creates Robot Teacher for Rural Students
Meet 17-year-old Harshit Sharma from Uttar Pradesh who built Sophie, an AI-powered robot teacher to revolutionize education in rural India. Discover how this innovation is changing classrooms.
Sadhguru Warns India's Demographic Dividend Time-Limited
Sadhguru says India's youthful population must become focused and competent within 25 years to avoid demographic disaster. Key insights from Coimbatore leadership event.
3 Dhar Villages Launch Community-Run Homestays
Gyanpura, Bhilbarkheda & Sulibardi villages develop 22 community homestays to boost rural tourism. Discover how tribal families are creating sustainable livelihoods through cultural experiences.
75-Year-Old Balanja School Renovated With Alumni Donation
Govt Upgraded Higher Primary School in Balanja celebrates 75 years with major infrastructure upgrades funded by alumnus Ashwath Hegde's Rs 15 lakh donation, enhancing rural education access.
Karnataka Midwife Delivered 13,000 Babies at 103
Meet Sulagatthi Eeramma, the 103-year-old midwife from Karnataka who brought 13,000 babies into the world when hospitals were distant dreams. Her remarkable journey spans over 50 years of service.
Fish Farming Revolution in Haryana Brings High Returns
Haryana's fish farming sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering farmers 3-4 times higher profits than traditional crops. Discover how this aquatic revolution is transforming rural livelihoods.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Wybor to Install 75K Washing Machines for PM Vishwakarma
Wybor Consumer Care wins contract to deploy 75,000 washing machines under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, boosting rural laundry services and creating jobs. Read more about this initiative.
19-year-old killed in Bhind shootout over children's fight
A minor argument between children in Bhind's Bahadurpur village escalated into deadly gunfire, leaving one dead and two injured. Police hunt for accused brothers who fled the scene.
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