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Imagine a peaceful farm scene: native seeds being carefully sown by farmers, strong bulls plowing the earth in open fields, content cows grazing on pure, untouched grasslands, and rural women crafting ghee (clarified butter) over a gentle wooden fire. And all of this without the rush and noise of city life. This picturesque … Read more
In the vicinity of Pune, lies Bhodani village, home to an exuberant organic farm brimming with fertile soil nutrients. Overseeing this verdant expanse are two siblings, Satyajit Hange (39) and Ajinkya Hange (36), who have transitioned from their roles as bankers to cultivate their own agricultural haven, named Two Brothers Organic Farm (TBOF), in 2014. … Read more
Chethan Shetty made a significant shift from his prosperous eight-year corporate tenure to embrace farming on his ancestral land in Bellare village near Mangaluru. His agricultural pursuits encompass cultivating a variety of trees such as areca nut, pepper vines, nutmeg, coconut, rambutan, and mangosteen. Transitioning from a fast-paced urban life and weekend socializing, Chethan … Read more
Tapping into India’s growing market of kidswear are classmates-turned-entrepreneurs Vandana Kalagara and Smruti Rao. Their manufacturing enterprise Keebee Organic makes sustainable kidswear and sells them directly to consumers through its own website, and online channels such as Myntra, FirstCry, Nestery, and more. When inspiration strikes After graduating from NIFT, Vandana initially worked in the design … Read more
After accumulating more than a decade of experience within the IT sector, Ashok J and Sriram Chitlur began strategizing for their retirement goals during their mid-30s. Eager to create an impact while maintaining a strong connection to the natural world, they embarked on a quest to identify an opportunity. In 2008, their interest was piqued … Read more
Around 2008, when Aakash Thakkar was a teenager, he went with his father to a market called APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. They were there to sell extra special bananas called elaichi bananas and ginger that they had grown on their farm in Karjat, which was about 75km away from … Read more