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MP: Indore couple cultivating saffron at home in city

“Our family has been involved in traditional farming. Some time ago, I travelled to Kashmir with my family. On our way from Srinagar to Pampore, we had an opportunity to see saffron cultivation. It is the world’s most expensive spice, following which we thought about its cultivation by creating an ideal temperature and climatic conditions

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“Jungly Glow Up”: First-of-its-kind festival prioritises wellness through fun

Ananaya Bhandare, founder of Jungly Delights, said that they wanted to show that wellness is fun and it’s not something that one is forced to do.

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J-K: Meet Mohammad Shafi, for whom pottery is a way of life

Mohammad Shafi, a 77-year-old resident of Langa village in Panchayat Marta, Ramnagar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, has dedicated his life to pottery, preserving this fading art. For Shafi and his family, pottery is more than a skill; it’s a way of life.

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Andhra: Shrimp and seafood processing providing better income, employment opportunities for women

The employment and income for women in Andhra Pradesh have grown vastly in the last decade with the spurt in shrimp farming and processing.

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Manipur: Police use drones for surveillance in Ukhrul district for second phase of LS polls

In view of the second phase of the Lok Sabha which is set to start on Friday, police used drones for surveillance in Ukhrul district.

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Meet Muntasir Mohd Dar, JEE topper from Srinagar

Muntasir emphasised the significant role his family played in his success. He highlighted the importance of self-study and coaching institutes, advising not to rely solely on coaching institutes; but for true learning, they are essential for providing the foundation. He further stated that the JEE-IIT is not a difficult exam but rather a test of

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Green hope for Bhalswa: Bamboo plantation drive by Delhi Govt, Centre aims to revive landfill site

New Delhi’s towering Bhalswa landfill, standing over 62 meters tall, has long been a symbol of the city’s waste management struggles. Despite being declared full in 2006, the site continues to receive fresh waste, worsening environmental and health challenges for the surrounding community.

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These women of Delhi’s Nizamuddin Basti embody change, independence, and empowerment

It is the first week of Ramzan; the otherwise bustling lanes of Nizamuddin Basti are rather quiet for a spring afternoon. Once primarily a slum cluster in the heart of the national capital, the Basti now accommodates buildings that appear taller than some monuments here. Beyond its dusty paths and dingy lanes, the Nizamuddin skyline

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Assam: Solar fences facilitate uninterrupted education at schools in human-elephant conflict hit areas

The daily lives of ordinary people are severely disrupted when Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) occurs in a particular geographical area. In such a situation, the education of children from affected areas becomes one of the worst casualties.

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J-K: Meet Mohammed Shafiq from Rajouri who qualified UPSC CAPF amid scant facilities

Shafiq opened up about his approach to conquering one of India’s most challenging exams – UPSC. He emphasized that his journey was full of hurdles and troubles but due to constant support from family and with continuity and consistency, he eventually succeeded.

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