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Clay Walls, Timeless Stories

Odisha’s Srikrushna Khanda, a self-taught terracotta artist, has transformed mud into stories that live on walls. With over 1,500 murals installed across India, his art embodies tradition, resilience, and the enduring beauty of handmade craftsmanship

Green Startup Fights Plastic

Friends Pradeep and Aliasgar launched Greenbio Products to offer biodegradable alternatives to plastic. Their eco-friendly packaging decomposes safely, helping the planet and businesses, and achieved a turnover of Rs 6 crore in just five years

When Coaches Back Dreams

Tilak Varma’s Asia Cup heroics trace back to Hyderabad’s Legala Academy, where his childhood coaches stood by him when no one knew his name. Staying calm under pressure, Tilak helped India beat arch-rivals Pakistan and win the title for the 9th time

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Wardrobe Waste to Wealth

Mayank Singh and Ayush Saxena founded Tooused in 2023 to recycle clothes, shoes, and electronics. In under two years, the Gurgaon startup grew has scaled to Rs 2.8 crore, and is now on track for Rs 4.5 crore, while cutting CO2 and saving landfills

Match Factory to Millions

K. Pandiarajan, who worked in his grandfather’s match factory after school in his village, co-founded Ma Foi and later CIEL HR Services. Both companies crossed Rs 1,000 crore turnover, making it an extraordinary feat for an Indian entrepreneur

Building Big From Villages

Born in rural Tamil Nadu, Sridhar Vembu built Zoho into a Rs 8,700 crore global software firm with 80M users and 15,000 staff. By avoiding venture capital and creating offices in villages, he proved local talent can deliver world-class innovation

Paper From Textile Waste

Richa Jain launched Paperdom in 2012 with Rs 25 lakh, turning textile waste into eco-friendly paper and stationery. From struggling to find buyers in the early days, she has built it into a Rs 20 crore venture while bravely battling breast cancer

Drugs, Data and Dollars

From humble beginnings in Chennai, Raj Babu built Agilisium Consulting LLC in the US. Founded in 2014, the firm shifted from data analytics to AI-led life sciences innovation. With about 1,000 employees today, its turnover has reached Rs 438 crore

Urban Dreams Go Green

Three friends quit their corporate jobs to launch Hosachiguru, a company that turns dry lands into fertile farms. With 1,500 co-farmers and 27 projects, the venture reconnects people with nature, supporting small farmers and conserving biodiversity

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