How One Woman’s Crochet Skills Uplifted Tribal Women

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In the town of Jhumri Telaiya, Jharkhand, 60-year-old homemaker Kanchan Bhadani hasquietly sparked a movement of empowerment—one crochet stitch at a time. What began asa childhood hobby has now grown into LoopHoop, a heartwarming initiative that teachestribal women how to create handmade crochet toys and earn a sustainable income fromhome. Rediscovering a Forgotten Skill Kanchan’s […]

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How Manam Chocolate is Putting Indian Cacao on the Global Map

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When you think of premium chocolate, countries like Belgium and Switzerland may come to mind. But in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Manam Chocolate is rewriting that narrative—one bean at a time. Founded by Chaitanya Muppala, this Indian craft chocolate brand is celebrating local cacao, empowering farmers, and giving the world a taste of India’s

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How Foreka Is Empowering Tribal Farmers in Rajasthan Through Cold‑Pressed Oils

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In the remote tribal belts of Rajasthan, a social enterprise named Foreka is revolutionizing rurallivelihoods. Launched in 2021 by three friends Satyam Bhandari, RohitNegi, andMohitRana—this brand has created a sustainable business around cold-pressed, chemical-freeoils. By working directly with farmers and establishing local production units, Foreka is boostingincomes and reducing the need for rural families to

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How Nutrifresh is Bringing Fresh, Pesticide-Free Food to Your Table Using Hydroponic Farming

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In a world where consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious, the demand forclean, fresh, and chemical-free food is rising. Answering this call is Nutrifresh, aPune-based startup that has reimagined farming by adopting a futuristic approach:hydroponics. Co-founded by Sanket Mehta, a former banker, Nutrifresh is committed todelivering safe, sustainable, and traceable produce—from farm to fork in less

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How a Kerala Man Left His Job in Qatar to Build a ₹15 Crore Flavoured Yoghurt Brand Loved by Ambanis

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While many entrepreneurs rely on social media campaigns and influencer marketing to growtheir businesses, Nahaz Basheer took a completely different route—by handing out yoghurtsamples in malls and metro stations. What started as a simple idea has now grown intoCrèmberie, a flavoured yoghurt brand with an annual revenue of ₹15 crore and a customer basethat includes

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From Hobby to ₹8.5 Crore Business: How This MomTurned Crochet into a Livelihood for 300 Women Workingfrom Home

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A Simple Hobby That Sparked a Movement When Heena Patel started knitting in 2013 during her pregnancy, she had no idea it wouldbecome her life’s purpose. What began as a way to cope with personal grief turned into amission to empower hundreds of women across India. Healing Through Yarn and Needles After losing her six-year-old

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How a Family Startup is Replacing Plastic Bubble Wrap with Eco-Friendly Paper

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In a time when plastic pollution is a growing global concern, a small family-run startup fromNavi Mumbai is offering a smart and sustainable solution. EcoCushionPaper is changinghow we pack and protect fragile items—replacing traditional bubble wrap with an innovative,eco-friendly alternative made entirely from paper. How a House Move Sparked a Green Idea It all began

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Bengaluru Engineer Quits Job to Build India’s First Millet Ice Cream Brand – Now Earning ₹2 Lakh a Month

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In the bustling streets of Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, a small dessert brand is redefining how welook at ice cream. Meet Liki Foods — India’s very first startup creating millet-based, dairy-freeice cream that’s not just healthy but genuinely delicious.Founded by former techie Gautam Raikar, Liki Foods is on a mission to make millets cool again.With creamy scoops

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How a Kerala Woman Transformed Waste Coconut Shells into a Thriving Green Business

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In a world increasingly turning towards sustainability, one woman from Kerala decided to goall in — using waste to build a purpose-driven brand. Maria Kuriakose, a youngentrepreneur, turned discarded coconut shells into elegant, eco-friendly products under herbrand Thenga — meaning “coconut” in Malayalam. Today, her startup is not only promotingconscious living but also supporting local

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How One Engineer is Reviving India’s Lost Arts and Empowering 1,000+ Artisans

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When Sushmita Kaneri left her software engineering career, she didn’t just switchpaths—she lit the way for hundreds of artisans across India. In 2023, she foundedGullakaari, a social enterprise dedicated to reviving endangered Indian crafts and turningthem into sustainable livelihoods. How One Woman Chose Purpose Over a Paycheck Sushmita, an engineering graduate from Pune, had a

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