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After an 11-year-old boy died when a tree fell on his school bus, Dehradun is taking a simple but powerful step to prevent future tragedies. The city is removing concrete around tree roots so they can grow stronger and survive monsoon storms.
A refugee turned army veteran started Elloras bakery in 1953 with displaced British chefs, and three generations later, it's still using wood-fired ovens. His grandsons now run five outlets serving everyone from cricketers to local school kids.
When a doctor warned 56-year-old Sushila Thapa she'd need knee replacement surgery, she laced up running shoes instead. Today, she and her husband Tara run daily marathons, proving it's never too late to reclaim your health.
Two sisters transformed rocky hillside land in Dehradun into a thriving organic amla farm earning $13,000 annually. Their chemical-free approach proves small farmers can build profitable ventures while healing the land.
Two women from Dehradun transformed severe chronic pain into marathon success through early morning discipline. Their journey proves that starting late doesn't mean starting never.
More Indian retirees are trading crowded metros for quieter cities offering better air, lower costs, and healthcare access. Five destinations stand out for comfortable, community-rich golden years.
A group of 31 students from Manipur removed 600 kg of waste from Dehradun's streets and turned it into a youth movement spanning thousands. Their story proves civic responsibility knows no borders.
India's Delhi-Dehradun Expressway lifted the road high above the forest floor, creating Asia's longest wildlife corridor. In just 40 days, over 40,000 animals crossed safely beneath speeding traffic.
Two sisters in their 40s turned 10 acres of overgrown land into a thriving organic farm during the pandemic, proving it's never too late to start fresh. Despite water scarcity and zero farming experience, they now earn $13,000 annually selling preservatives-free products.
After her pet died from lack of veterinary care in the 1990s, Gauri Maulekhi dedicated her life to animal welfare. Her work has now rescued thousands of suffering horses and mules from India's pilgrimage routes and trained 50,000 volunteers across the country.
After a historic Supreme Court ruling in 2021, India has commissioned its first 17 women officers trained at the National Defence Academy with permanent commission status. These trailblazers graduated alongside their male counterparts and will serve in the Army, Navy, and Air Force with full career opportunities from day one.
India's double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker mourns the loss of legendary shooting coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49 after a sudden cardiac event. Their seven-year partnership, marked by triumph, separation, and a remarkable reunion, produced one of sport's greatest comeback stories.
Ashu Jain walked into her first gym at 56 after a hypertension diagnosis. Two years later, she finished third in a grueling fitness competition against 9,000 athletes.
Three men from Jammu and Kashmir overcame blindness, poverty, and financial struggle to pass India's most competitive civil service exam. Their success is part of a record-breaking 16 candidates from the region who qualified this year.
Three families in India traded tablets and TV time for crafts, chores, and outdoor play. Their children are now more engaged, independent, and curious about the world around them.
Food writers Anisha Rachel Oommen and Aysha Tanya have compiled 200-year-old family recipes from across India into a cookbook that preserves culinary traditions in danger of being lost forever. Their project started as a digital archive and became a physical treasure trove of heirloom dishes passed down through generations.
After losing his niece in a house fire, Abhishek Baheti created a smartwatch that helps parents track their children's location and respond to emergencies. His company won Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank India for watches that work independently without phones.
Irfan Ahmad Lone lost both eyes before age 10, but his father sold everything to keep him in school. At 30, he became the first person from his Kashmir district to clear India's elite civil service exam.
From the Himalayas to urban metros, eight Indian cities have successfully banned single-use plastics and transformed daily life. Their secret? Strict enforcement, public awareness, and affordable alternatives working together.