Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about rajasthan, curated daily by BrightWire.
A swimming coach in Rajasthan transformed his 1,500-square-foot terrace into a thriving garden with over 150 vegetable and medicinal plant varieties. Now he's sharing his simple methods to help beginners grow fresh spinach this October.
At 17, Laxman Singh left school during a drought and started fixing a pond that had been dry for 30 years. His simple water-saving system transformed his village and earned him India's Padma Shri award.
Eighteen students in rural Rajasthan attended class alongside tied-up cattle in a borrowed room. A political party's spotlight just secured them an $21,000 upgrade and sparked a $1.5 billion statewide school improvement plan.
A new factory in northern India just started producing the special glass that covers solar panels, cutting wait times and costs for the country's booming clean energy industry. The plant can make enough solar glass each year to power 2.5 gigawatts worth of panels.
Residents of Kurthal village danced in the rain with traditional drums when a Rajasthan Roadways bus arrived for the first time since India's independence. The celebration highlights how a simple bus route can transform lives in remote communities.
In the desert city of Bikaner, a Jain temple was constructed using clarified butter instead of water, and locals say it still seeps ghee during scorching summer heat. The Bhandasar Jain Temple stands as a testament to faith, creativity, and extraordinary craftsmanship in the face of extreme drought.
When a student asked if science could help beyond textbooks, Dr. Sudipti Arora took the challenge to heart and transformed an entire village. Even a cancer diagnosis couldn't stop her mission.
One of India's most visited pilgrimage sites is finally getting direct train access, making the sacred journey easier for millions of devotees. The new station will cut travel time and bring modern amenities to visitors from across six states.
For more than two decades, Thana Ram Kadwasara has stood beside a scorching Rajasthan highway offering free cold water to every traveler who passes by. In a region where summer temperatures soar above 45°C, his simple daily ritual has become a lifeline for thousands crossing the desert.
Four floors of a stunning palace hide underwater in Rajasthan's Man Sagar Lake, creating an architectural marvel that has captivated visitors for over 300 years. The Jal Mahal, now restored as a heritage hotel, proves India's commitment to preserving extraordinary historical treasures.
While most Indian startups chase Bengaluru dreams, students at Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur are building nationally recognized companies from their desert home. Their secret? Solving problems that only Rajasthan could teach them to see.
In Kota, Rajasthan, hundreds of young volunteers spend their Sundays rescuing historic water bodies from plastic waste and neglect. Over three years, they've organized 75 cleanup drives across temples, stepwells, and riverbanks.