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65-Year-Old Sells Fruit Cream Daily at Dawn in Mohali
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

65-Year-Old Sells Fruit Cream Daily at Dawn in Mohali

Ranbir Kaur wakes at 5 a.m. every morning to sell homemade fruit cream from her footpath stall in Mohali, India. Known affectionately as "Aunty Ji," she's become a viral sensation inspiring thousands to support her small business.

The Better India2 min read
Mohali Wins 11-Year Fight for Modern Senior Care Home
SolutionsFeb 4

Mohali Wins 11-Year Fight for Modern Senior Care Home

After 11 years of legal battles, Mohali will finally get a modern old age home with space for 150 seniors. Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi's persistence through High Court hearings has secured free land and comprehensive care facilities for elderly residents facing loneliness.

Indian Express2 min read
Punjab Women Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage at Mohali Mela
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Punjab Women Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage at Mohali Mela

Thousands of rural women entrepreneurs gathered in Mohali this week to showcase their businesses at a massive government-backed fair. The event's budget jumped from $60,000 to nearly $850,000, signaling a major investment in women-led economic growth.

Indian Express2 min read
Deaf Couple Runs Cloud Kitchen With Son as Their Voice
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Deaf Couple Runs Cloud Kitchen With Son as Their Voice

In Mohali, India, a deaf couple runs a thriving cloud kitchen with their young son translating their warmth into words. Their story proves that determination, love, and teamwork can build something extraordinary.

The Better India2 min read
5-Year-Old Becomes Voice for Deaf Parents' Food Business
Acts of KindnessJan 24

5-Year-Old Becomes Voice for Deaf Parents' Food Business

When Vanshpreet Singh and Anmol Kaur couldn't speak to customers, their son Sukhmehar stepped in to help. Now their tiffin service in Mohali, Punjab is thriving thanks to a viral video showing the kindergartner translating his mom's sign language.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Punjab Offers 40 Free Shows of Epic Ramayana Play
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Punjab Offers 40 Free Shows of Epic Ramayana Play

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. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Indian Express2 min read
Punjab: 882 Government Students Qualify NEET This Year
SolutionsJul 26

Punjab: 882 Government Students Qualify NEET This Year

Government school students in Punjab are breaking barriers, with 882 qualifying for medical entrance exams this year compared to just 82 in 2022. The dramatic increase shows what happens when states invest in free coaching, mentorship, and quality education for all students.

Indian Express2 min read
Indian Youth Team Crushes Liverpool 6-0 in Spain
SportsApr 4

Indian Youth Team Crushes Liverpool 6-0 in Spain

A youth football academy from Punjab, India just demolished Liverpool FC 6-0 at one of the world's most prestigious tournaments. Minerva Academy's historic win proves Indian grassroots football can compete with Europe's elite.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Cricket Legend Worked All Night to Save India-Pakistan Match
Community HeroesJan 25

Cricket Legend Worked All Night to Save India-Pakistan Match

When heavy rain threatened to cancel a crucial India-Pakistan cricket match, IS Bindra stayed awake through the entire night to make sure the game went on. The former cricket association president's dedication shows what true leadership looks like.

Indian Express2 min read
Punjab Launches Free Healthcare for 30 Million Residents
SolutionsJan 22

Punjab Launches Free Healthcare for 30 Million Residents

Every family in Punjab, India can now access up to $12,000 in free medical care with no income limits. The universal healthcare program covers 65 million families across the state.

Indian Express2 min read
Major Wins India's 2nd-Highest Peace Award After 84-Hr Mission
Community HeroesJun 13

Major Wins India's 2nd-Highest Peace Award After 84-Hr Mission

A Chandigarh University civil engineering graduate just received India's Kirti Chakra for leading an 84-hour counter-insurgency operation with zero casualties. Major Arshdeep Singh Gill's courage during the May 2025 mission in Manipur earned him the nation's second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

The Hindu2 min read
Punjab Shifts Work Hours to 7:30am Amid Heatwave
SolutionsMay 25

Punjab Shifts Work Hours to 7:30am Amid Heatwave

Punjab is moving all government offices and schools to morning-only hours as extreme heat grips the region. Workers say the 7:30am to 1:30pm schedule will keep people safe and slash energy use.

The Hindu2 min read
Cricket Stadiums Fined, Ordered to Stop Draining Groundwater
Planet WinsJan 31

Cricket Stadiums Fined, Ordered to Stop Draining Groundwater

India's environmental court is pushing major cricket stadiums to switch from groundwater to recycled water for their fields. The move could save millions of gallons of drinking water while showing how sports venues can lead on sustainability.

The Hindu2 min read
South Korea Partners with Punjab on Smart Farm Technology
SolutionsFeb 3

South Korea Partners with Punjab on Smart Farm Technology

Small farmers in Punjab, India are getting a lifeline through new tech partnerships with South Korea. The collaboration brings vertical farming, automation, and advanced machinery to help make small-scale farming profitable again.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
German Couple Flies 6,000km to Honor Late Father's Sikh Roots
Acts of KindnessAug 12

German Couple Flies 6,000km to Honor Late Father's Sikh Roots

A son's promise to his late father brought two families from Germany to Punjab for a traditional Sikh wedding. The five-day celebration honored a migrant's unfulfilled dream from four decades ago.

Indian Express3 min read
India Ships First Commercial Chips After 37-Year Gap
SolutionsJul 23

India Ships First Commercial Chips After 37-Year Gap

After a 1989 fire derailed its semiconductor dreams, India just shipped its first commercial memory chips in 2026. Twelve factories worth $19 billion are now rising across the country.

YourStory India3 min read
Former Backbencher Now Teaches 400 Kids for Free in Assam
Community HeroesJun 9

Former Backbencher Now Teaches 400 Kids for Free in Assam

A man who once sold firewood and skipped school now runs a thriving academy in rural Assam that educates nearly 400 children from 20 villages without charging a single rupee. What started in a converted cowshed with just four students has grown into a beacon of hope for families who thought education was out of reach.

The Better India3 min read