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A Vadodara engineer quit his corporate job to grow vegetables using aquaponics, a system where fish waste naturally fertilizes plants. Now he harvests 500 kg of organic produce monthly from his 2,000 sq ft terrace and teaches others to do the same.
A former journalist quit the newsroom to teach children about farming, and now 20,000 students across five Indian schools are growing their own food and learning where it comes from. Their tears over a destroyed cabbage crop showed they finally understood what farmers face.
When a bridge collapsed and flights were grounded, the women of Vadodara Railway Division stepped up. From engine drivers to operations managers, they're proving leadership has no gender in one of India's most demanding rail hubs.
On June 10, 2026, a military transport aircraft built in India by a private company took its first test flight from Gujarat. This marks a major shift for a country that has long relied on imported defense equipment.
England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by hitting the first-ever century in the Women's Premier League, smashing 100 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to victory. Her record-breaking performance pushes women's cricket into new territory and showcases the growing strength of the sport's premier franchise league.
India just took a major leap in aerospace manufacturing as the first C-295 transport aircraft built on Indian soil completed its maiden test flight. The milestone marks a turning point for the nation's growing defense industry.
Kalyani Pandya left her London law career to transform her father's struggling organic farm into a thriving business. One product changed everything.
After three and a half seasons, the Women's Premier League finally has its first century. Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt made history with a stunning 100 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A 28-year-old designer watching her grandparents age created a smart cane that tracks location, monitors blood pressure, and sends emergency alerts. The Wander On device helps seniors maintain independence while staying safe.
Two best friends who leaned on each other through career struggles and personal heartbreak will compete as rival captains in Thursday's Women's Premier League final. Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues promise their friendship will resume right after one lifts the trophy.
Nat Sciver-Brunt just made history with a blazing 100 runs in India's Women's Premier League, smashing a record that had stood since the league began. Her unbeaten century came from just 57 balls, lighting up the stadium and setting a new bar for women's cricket.
India will host the Commonwealth Games for the first time ever in 2030, with Gujarat's Ahmedabad stepping up to celebrate the event's 100th anniversary. A top Commonwealth Sport team is already touring the state to prepare for what promises to be a vibrant showcase of sport and culture. ##
India's popular Ahmedabad-Mumbai express train just got a permanent upgrade to carry 278 more passengers. The move comes after overwhelming demand showed people are choosing high-speed rail over roads and planes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana and opener Georgia Voll smashed their way to cricket history, chasing down 204 runs to claim their second Women's Premier League championship. The dynamic duo turned what seemed like a daunting target into a masterclass of batting excellence.
Dancers from across India brought the nation's diverse cultural heritage to life at the Republic Day parade, performing traditional folk and classical dances to "Vande Mataram." Students, professional artists, and folk dancers spent weeks preparing for their moment on Delhi's Kartavya Path.
England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by scoring the Women's Premier League's first-ever century, leading Mumbai Indians to a crucial 15-run victory over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The landmark achievement came at a perfect time, reviving Mumbai's playoff hopes after three consecutive losses.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed the highest chase in Women's Premier League history to claim their second title in thrilling fashion. Captain Smriti Mandhana's explosive 87 off 41 balls powered RCB past Delhi Capitals' 203-run target with just two balls remaining.
In Mumbai, fires make up just 27% of what firefighters respond to. The other 73% includes everything from cobras behind washing machines to toddlers locked in bedrooms at 3 am.
Rajoo Barot spent four decades revolutionizing Gujarati theatre, training generations of actors and playwrights while proving that regional stage work could tackle society's toughest questions. His recent passing has sparked renewed celebration of how one artist's commitment to collective creativity changed an entire art form.
Urban farmers across India are transforming backyards and terraces into thriving farms that grow fresh vegetables and fish together while saving massive amounts of water. This soil-free system called aquaponics could change how cities feed themselves.