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What started as a single wheatgrass plant for her sick father has transformed into a thriving 200-plant garden that feeds Ravneet Kaur's entire family. Her Ludhiana terrace now produces everything from cauliflower to melons, proving you don't need farmland to grow your own food.
A 10th grader in Punjab just aced every single subject on India's toughest national exam, studying eight hours daily while still making time for cricket. Two other students from Ludhiana came incredibly close with 99.8% scores, crediting discipline and simple daily habits over marathon study sessions.
A brother-sister duo in Ludhiana is growing authentic Kashmiri saffron without soil, seasons, or land using indoor aeroponic technology. Their family venture is filling India's saffron gap while reimagining what farming can look like.
A Ludhiana gardener never throws away coriander roots—she plants them and harvests fresh herbs weeks later. Her simple method turns kitchen waste into a thriving home garden that saves money and cuts down on grocery trips.
A 27-year-old from Ludhiana turned frustration with buying healthy jaggery into a thriving business that now works with 22 farmers and earns millions. Navnoor Kaur's innovative approach is making it easier for families across India to ditch refined sugar.
Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse clocked 13.27 seconds in the 110m hurdles, smashing his own national record and securing his spot at the Commonwealth Games just four months after an ankle injury threatened to end his season. The 24-year-old's comeback story proves that sometimes the best performances come when you least expect them.
Punjab's government is bringing theatrical magic to every corner of the state, offering 40 free performances of the acclaimed play "Humare Ram" to audiences across six major cities. What normally costs up to 799 rupees per ticket will now be accessible to anyone who wants to experience this retelling of the ancient Ramayana epic. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
An 11-year-old who fled Partition with nothing became the "TV Man of India," bringing affordable radios and televisions to millions of families. Raja Singh's Texla TVs once held 95% market share in Punjab, lighting up living rooms across the nation.
A government doctor from rural Punjab treated Arjun Rampal's on-set injury and walked away with a surprise cameo in blockbuster Dhurandhar 2. What started as a medical emergency turned into an unforgettable career moment.
In Sant Kabir Nagar, India, a family business is proving that steady quality beats flashy branding. Paritosh Gupta's cotton garment factory supports 50 workers and reaches markets across two states.
A massive rotating arm now waters three acres of farmland in Punjab without a single farmhand, marking a major step forward for water-starved regions facing severe labor shortages. The technology could transform how India grows food while preserving its vanishing groundwater.
A 63-year-old Indian farmer is pulling in 6.5 lakh rupees per acre by growing five stunning watermelon varieties in colors most people have never seen. Ram Pratap Sharma's secret? Thai seeds, smart irrigation, and treating customers like family.