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India's renewable energy revolution is hitting full speed in Rajasthan, where 60 gigawatts of clean energy projects are moving forward so fast that the state is racing to expand its power grid. The desert state is becoming the blueprint for how India will double its clean power by 2030.
In Rajasthan, India, 25,000 sacred groves are protecting biodiversity through spiritual beliefs instead of forest rangers. An NGO is now fighting to preserve these ancient oases as they face mounting threats from development.
India's Rajasthan state is bringing together global leaders to revolutionize farming through technology and innovation. The upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2026 aims to strengthen agriculture through collaboration and entrepreneurship.
In Rajasthan's scorching desert, where temperatures hit 50°C, Narpat Singh Rajpurohit is saving birds with repurposed coconut shells. The simple, zero-cost solution is now helping countless birds survive India's harshest summers.
A Rajasthan man has grown a 40-foot moustache that's become a tourist attraction and cultural symbol. Girdhar Vyas is now applying for the Guinness World Record while celebrating his heritage.
A 43-year-old farmer in Rajasthan has spent over a decade farming his land daily with a transplanted heart from an 18-year-old donor. His story proves that major surgery doesn't have to mean the end of an active life.
A father's fight to protect his son's privacy just set a powerful precedent in India's highest courts. The Rajasthan High Court ruled that social media platforms must act immediately when private images are shared without consent.
Across India, entrepreneurs and farmers are turning sustainable work into reliable income streams. From solar-powered businesses in Uttar Pradesh to bamboo crafts in Rajasthan, these ventures prove green choices can strengthen livelihoods.
A court in Rajasthan just ruled that transgender people deserve equal access to job quotas based on their caste, not just their gender identity. The decision grants 3% additional scoring to trans candidates and orders a committee to study how multiple forms of discrimination affect this community.
In temperatures hitting 55°C, the Indian Army restored ancient water ponds buried under Rajasthan's desert sand, bringing life back to dying villages and endangered species. The simple act of conservation created a cascade of hope across one of India's harshest landscapes.
In remote Rajasthan villages where hospitals are hours away, 80-year-old Suwa Dai Maa has delivered over 5,000 babies in 50 years without charging a single rupee. Her journey began at 24 when she stepped in during an emergency, discovering her life's calling.
Two Great Indian Bustard chicks just hatched at a breeding center in Jaisalmer, bringing the captive population to 70 birds. With only around 130 left in the wild, these downy arrivals represent real hope for one of the world's heaviest flying birds.
Just days after his 15th birthday, cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted a 15-ball half-century to lead Rajasthan Royals to a commanding victory. The young opener's explosive batting is rewriting what's possible for teenage athletes in professional cricket.
Over 122,000 Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan just received uniform allowances and a 10% pay raise for their crucial work nurturing young children. The state is investing millions to support the women who run India's community childcare centers.
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the cricket world with a blazing 52 runs off just 17 balls in the Indian Premier League. His teammates sat in awe as the teenage sensation hit five sixes and four fours to secure victory for Rajasthan Royals.
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed one of the fastest half-centuries in cricket history during his Indian Premier League debut, helping Rajasthan Royals cruise to victory. The young phenom joined an elite group of just five players to reach 50 runs in 15 deliveries.
Six traditional products from Rajasthan just earned official heritage recognition, protecting centuries-old crafts that sustain thousands of artisans. From 450-year-old hand-printed fabrics to royal spice recipes, these traditions are getting the spotlight they deserve.
When a school collapse left 75 children without a classroom in rural Rajasthan, 60-year-old farmer Mor Singh gave up his only home to become their school. He now lives in a plastic shelter while children study where his family once lived.
After losing their $5 million company overnight, three entrepreneurs returned to rural India and discovered millions speaking dialects with zero entertainment content. Now STAGE employs 2,000 local artists creating shows in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and soon Bhojpuri.
In one of India's driest regions, Sundaram Varma transformed barren desert into a thriving 60,000-tree forest using just one liter of water per tree. His three-decade method proves we don't need more water—we need smarter ways to use it.
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