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A teacher from Rajasthan, Bhairaram Bhakar has dedicated the past 24 years to preserving greenery. He has dedicated himself to transforming the barren areas of Rajasthan into green landscapes. Notably, Bhairaram has planted over four lakh trees in the challenging terrain of the Thar dessert.

A couple living in Ponnani came up with the concept of community kitchens, and since then the business has only prospered. The community kitchen is operated by the Chevarambalam Women’s Cooperative Society, which also serves as a source of income for local women.

The Padmanabhaswamy temple is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is renowned for its mystique and holds many secrets. Padmanabhaswamy temple is the wealthiest temple of India. Devotees from all around the world come in large numbers to worship Lord Vishnu.

78-year-old Thomas Kattakayam acquired his farming skills from his father who was well skilled in the matters of growing healthy vegetables and fruits. Over the last few years, he has cultivated 400 varieties of jackfruit. With an aim to educate people about sustainable agriculture through his initiatives, he makes Rs 4,00,000 per acre.

IRS officer Rohit Mehra and his wife Geetanjali Mehra run an organization where they run tree hospitals and ambulances. In efforts to make the environment greener, Rohit Mehra has managed to bring back more than 450 forests and has installed 750 vertical gardens in the local areas.

Kirat Brahma, a resident of Rangapani village in Baksa, Bodoland (Assam), began an initiative with hopes of preserving his cultural heritage. In the year 2021, he laid the foundation of Jankala Studio, where he makes handmade toys with a group of talented artists.

Arun Singh, a resident of Jaunpur, underwent the horrible experience of getting treated in hospitals on oxygen shortage during the pandemic. He fought and recovered from Covid-19 and spent an extended period in bed. As his health improved, Arun Singh initiated a campaign that focused on planting oxygen-producing trees. He has extended his tree plantation campaign by planting trees in hundreds of primary schools.

Kerala’s MA Yusuff Ali is India’s 35^th richest man. He gained immense knowledge about the business world by working in countries like Singapore, Australia, and Bangkok. At the age of 34, he opened his first store in Dubai. Today, his company has a turnover of Rs 66,000 crore.

Rajan Singh is an IIT Kanpur alumnus, who cleared UPSC exams and worked as an IPS officer in Kerala for eight years. After a few years of service, he resigned from the post and pursued MBA. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur who runs his own e-learning platforms.

Pratapgarh’s Ranjana Singh maintains a positive mindset and does not let her illness come in the way of her dreams. She has not only overcome her own challenges but has also dedicated her life to helping other women gain independence in their lives. Through her organization, she has provided training to thousands of women. 
 

Aparna recycles old bottles and turns them into home décor. It started as a creative effort and now she has her own studio called ‘Kuppi’.

Nauzisha's parents married her off after her studies, thinking she would be happy. On the contrary, her marriage made her suffer from unthinkable atrocities. Her husband beat her and treated her like a piece of junk. She sacrificed her self-respect thinking she was doing it for the sake of her son. Finally, the day came when she decided to move on. She is a police officer today.

India is home to many fascinating and captivating temples each possessing a unique history and story. In this article, discover 10 of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring temples in India which every Indian should visit at least once.

The Kerala State Government administers and conducts the Kerala PSC ( Public Service Commission). This exam is conducted each year for recruitment to various positions in the state.

In an exclusive conversation with Asianet News, India's men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh speaks about his journey from Kizhakkambalam village in Kerala's Ernakulam to Tokyo.