As the year winds down, here's a shoutout to these #CivilService officers who pioneered some amazing initiatives to make India better. We hope such examples inspire many more.
What if your breath could warn you before your body breaks down?
Two young founders from Kerala asked that question—and built a device that can spot diseases like TB and cancer in just 90 seconds.
No needles. No pain. Just a breath.
It’s not flawless yet, but the idea is powerful: catch illness early, make screening accessible, and give people a fighting chance before it’s too late.
Scroll down to know about this health startup which can detect cancer, TB, and other diseases in just 90 seconds >>
Stray dogs roaming freely had made life tense in a Pune housing society.
Fear, complaints, and chaos were becoming part of daily life. But a small, simple plan changed everything.
Swipe to see how Hinjawadi’s Megapolis Sangria Society solved this problem — peacefully and effectively!
Germany has installed over 500,000 balcony solar systems — with 220,000 added in 2024 alone.
These small plug-in kits (600–800 W), costing about ₹40–55k, can power essentials like a fridge, laptop, fans, and lights.
Perfect for renters and apartment residents without rooftop access, they’re now gaining global attention. In India, the PM Surya Ghar scheme also recognises balcony solar, offering subsidies of up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW systems.
For urban households — 70% of which live in apartments — this could be a game-changer to cut bills and join the clean energy shift. Challenges like shading, building approvals, and upfront costs remain, but the potential is huge.
Scroll down to see how Germany did it — and what it could mean for Indian cities.
"Kem Cho? Maja Ma?" (How are you? All good?) is how Guilherme Sachetim, 48, greets his cows in Brazil. It's a simple phrase with roots that run deep into history.
In the 1940s, a young Gir bull named Krishna was gifted to Brazilian cattle baron Celso Garcia Sid by the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. This simple gesture had profound implications for Brazil’s dairy industry, forever changing its future.
Scroll down to read the fascinating story behind this unique India-Brazil connection. >>