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A content creator set up a roadside Maggi stall in Manali and sold up to 350 plates in a single day, earning close to Rs 21,000. His viral experiment reveals the surprising earning potential of India's favorite mountain snack. #
Sufiya Sufi just earned a Guinness World Record for running 480 km across five Himalayan mountain passes in under 100 hours. The former flight attendant turned ultra-runner conquered one of Earth's toughest routes with barely any oxygen and freezing temperatures.
After 30 years in the Indian Army, Colonel Divya Thakur transformed his family's struggling Manali orchard into a thriving chemical-free farm. His military discipline and organic methods produced 11 tonnes of certified apples while inspiring local farmers to go green.
A Manali chocolate maker went from invisible on social media to earning up to $15,000 monthly by building his own website instead of renting space on platforms. His story reflects a nationwide shift as Indian entrepreneurs reclaim control from costly social media algorithms.
Veteran actor Nafisa Ali completed an 11,000-foot Himalayan trek near Rohtang Pass while battling stage 4 cancer, sharing her journey to inspire others. Her story shows how nature and determination can restore hope during life's toughest challenges.
Abhishek Reddy walked away from a six-figure salary as a creative director to build a permaculture farm from barren land. His journey from corporate burnout to sustainable farming is inspiring thousands on Instagram.
After weeks of waiting, winter has finally arrived in Himachal Pradesh as heavy snowfall blankets five popular mountain destinations. The snow brings hope for better harvests and thrilled tourists, transforming the landscape overnight.
As winters warm and snow fails in Himachal Pradesh's apple belt, farmers are ditching risky artificial icing experiments for a better solution: choosing apple varieties that thrive with less winter chill. Scientists say this climate-smart approach protects trees and keeps India's apple supply strong.
Workers in India die every year cleaning industrial tanks filled with toxic fumes and sludge. A Chennai robotics startup just reached $1 million in funding to replace them with certified safety robots.
Starting this winter, travelers can spot snow leopards and rare Himalayan birds on India's first high-altitude wildlife safari in Ladakh. The new guided tours aim to protect fragile habitats while giving visitors an organized way to experience one of the world's most elusive big cats.
A student who backpacked through Europe on a shoestring budget returned to India and built what wasn't there: a network of clean, safe hostels where young travelers can explore the country affordably. Twelve years later, The Hosteller has 75 locations and just raised $18 million to double down on making budget travel reliable.