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IIM Kozhikode MBA Batch Hits 66% Women Students
SolutionsJul 5

IIM Kozhikode MBA Batch Hits 66% Women Students

India's IIM Kozhikode just welcomed its most gender-balanced MBA class ever, with women making up two-thirds of incoming students. The milestone caps over a decade of steady progress in management education diversity.

Indian Express2 min read
IIM Kozhikode's New Class: 59% Women, Breaking Barriers
Solutions2h ago

IIM Kozhikode's New Class: 59% Women, Breaking Barriers

One of India's top business schools just welcomed a freshman class where women are the majority. The milestone signals a major shift in management education, where men have traditionally dominated.

Indian Express2 min read
India Approves $13M to Upgrade 5 Roads in Kozhikode
SolutionsJan 30

India Approves $13M to Upgrade 5 Roads in Kozhikode

Five major roads in Kozhikode, India are getting a complete makeover thanks to a $13 million federal approval that will finally fix a bottleneck bridge and slash travel times. Local MP M.K. Raghavan secured the funding after repeatedly pushing federal officials to address residents' long-standing connectivity concerns.

The Hindu2 min read
IIM-Calcutta Lets MBA Students Defer Jobs to Build Startups
SolutionsJun 14

IIM-Calcutta Lets MBA Students Defer Jobs to Build Startups

India's top business school just made it easier for students to chase their startup dreams without risking their safety net. IIM-Calcutta now allows MBA students to skip job placement for a year to build their companies, with a guaranteed second chance if they need it.

The Hindu2 min read
Kozhikode Fishers Push for New Sea Rescue After Protest
SolutionsApr 24

Kozhikode Fishers Push for New Sea Rescue After Protest

Fishing communities in Kozhikode are demanding action after their marine ambulance sat broken for years. Their organized push for safety could strengthen emergency response for thousands of fishers.

The Hindu2 min read
IIM Mumbai Graduates First 505 MBAs in Historic Milestone
SolutionsApr 12

IIM Mumbai Graduates First 505 MBAs in Historic Milestone

India's newest business school just celebrated a major achievement as IIM Mumbai sent its first MBA class into the world. The milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious plan to build one of India's premier management institutes.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
IIM Bangalore Alumni Create 1.8 Million Jobs in India
Solutions3d ago

IIM Bangalore Alumni Create 1.8 Million Jobs in India

Graduates from one Indian business school have built companies and investment firms that now employ nearly 2 million people across the country. The 30,000-strong alumni network has also funded over 1,200 startups and transformed entire industries.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Astronaut Sunita Williams Enjoys Falooda in Kerala
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Astronaut Sunita Williams Enjoys Falooda in Kerala

Retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was spotted savoring falooda at a small shop in Kozhikode, Kerala, and the humble moment captured hearts across the internet. The viral video shows the space legend chatting casually with locals, proving that even heroes who've walked among the stars still cherish simple pleasures.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Elderly Woman Blocks Scooter on Footpath, Goes Viral
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Elderly Woman Blocks Scooter on Footpath, Goes Viral

An elderly woman in Kozhikode, India stood firm when a scooter rider tried to use the footpath to skip traffic, refusing to budge until he turned back to the road. Her courageous stand has earned millions of views and sparked praise across the internet.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
620 Students Compete in India's V-Launch Pad Startup Event
InnovationApr 18

620 Students Compete in India's V-Launch Pad Startup Event

Over 600 students from 42 institutions including IITs and IIMs gathered to showcase innovative startups at a national competition promoting entrepreneurship. The event reflects India's growing campus innovation culture where students turn creative ideas into real solutions.

The Hindu2 min read
Indian App Cuts Food Waste 80% With Surprise Meal Bags
SolutionsJun 3

Indian App Cuts Food Waste 80% With Surprise Meal Bags

Two young entrepreneurs in India created an app that lets restaurants sell surplus food at steep discounts instead of throwing it away. The win-win solution feeds people affordably while keeping tons of food out of landfills.

The Hindu2 min read
Workers Travel Thousands of Miles Home to Vote in India
Global NewsApr 22

Workers Travel Thousands of Miles Home to Vote in India

Migrant workers from Assam and West Bengal are leaving their jobs in Kerala to return home and exercise their right to vote in state elections. Their commitment to democracy is inspiring businesses to adapt while they're away.

The Hindu2 min read
Nipah Outbreak Averted as High-Risk Contacts Test Negative
Health & WellnessJun 13

Nipah Outbreak Averted as High-Risk Contacts Test Negative

Three family members who had closest contact with a Nipah virus patient in India tested negative, signaling the deadly outbreak may be contained. Health officials say community spread appears unlikely as monitoring continues.

The Hindu2 min read
500,000 People in India Getting Safe Tap Water by April
SolutionsFeb 1

500,000 People in India Getting Safe Tap Water by April

A major water project in Kerala, India will begin delivering clean drinking water to half a million people next month. The massive infrastructure effort will bring reliable taps to 15 rural villages that have long needed them.

The Hindu2 min read
North Kerala Students Get 352 Extra School Batches
SolutionsMay 24

North Kerala Students Get 352 Extra School Batches

Thousands of students in northern India will finally have enough high school seats this year thanks to a government decision to maintain extra classroom spaces. The announcement ends months of uncertainty for families in districts where seat shortages had left students without options.

The Hindu2 min read
Delhi Students Create $2 Train Hygiene Kit for 46-Hour Trips
SolutionsMay 21

Delhi Students Create $2 Train Hygiene Kit for 46-Hour Trips

Four university students turned their grueling 46-hour train journeys between Kerala and Delhi into a solution that's helping thousands travel cleaner. Their $2 hygiene kit tackles India's long-distance train sanitation challenges with 10 essentials packed in a box that transforms into a game board.

The Hindu2 min read
Bengaluru Startup Creates 1,000 Jobs in Small-Town India
SolutionsApr 23

Bengaluru Startup Creates 1,000 Jobs in Small-Town India

After leaving his Kerala hometown for work 30 years ago, banker Santosh Mahalingam quit his career to help thousands find quality jobs without moving to big cities. His startup Mikro Grafeio now connects companies with talent in 21 smaller Indian cities.

The Better India3 min read
Young Southeast Asians Unite Online as #SEAblings
Acts of KindnessMar 5

Young Southeast Asians Unite Online as #SEAblings

A new hashtag is bringing together millions of young people across Southeast Asia, creating a digital movement that celebrates regional identity. What started as isolated moments of solidarity is becoming a powerful symbol of connection across borders.

South China Morning Post2 min read
9th Grader Wins National Prize for Tribal Hero's Story
Community HeroesJan 19

9th Grader Wins National Prize for Tribal Hero's Story

Aradhya Krishna from Kerala just won a national storytelling award for her powerful video about a forgotten freedom fighter. Her creative narration brought history to life and earned recognition among thousands of student entries.

The Hindu2 min read
Malayali Diaspora Raises $9M to Save Man from Execution
Acts of KindnessMay 19

Malayali Diaspora Raises $9M to Save Man from Execution

After 20 years in a Saudi prison under death sentence, Abdul Rahim is walking free thanks to a stunning display of community solidarity. The global Malayali community raised ₹35 crore ($9 million) in blood money to save his life.

The Hindu2 min read

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