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Urvashi Dev Rawal

Maota Lake at the base of Amer Fort supplies water to the fort even today Society

1000-year-old Amer Fort’s very modern water harvesting system

The Rajput rulers built an artificial lake, Maota Lake, from where water was transported to the hill fort using a pulley system and a network of clay pots. The water was then distributed through a network of copper and clay pipes

By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Mar 29, 2023 00:26 IST 5 Min read
Kartikbhai Chauhan's forefathers worked as daily wagers in Pakistan. His father and uncles set up their applique business in the 1970s Art & Culture
Once daily wagers in Pakistan, how this Ahmedabad family set up a global applique business
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Mar 24, 2023 01:15 IST 7 Min read
Apurva Bhandari's SankalpTaru has planted 3.5 million trees across India so far Environment
SankalpTaru: Planting 3.5 million trees, helping 30,000 farmers, one click at a time
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Mar 17, 2023 15:54 IST 8 Min read
Ramnarayan Prajapati's family members, including two sons, are also involved in pottery-making Enterprise
On a bullock cart to the world: How this Jaipur man set up a successful Blue Pottery business
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Feb 27, 2023 00:06 IST 8 Min read
Sumati Jalan't brand Bihart is reviving Bihar's Sujani embroidery and applique work besides traditional weaves Enterprise
This woman entrepreneur's sustainable fashion brand is reviving Bihar’s embroideries and weaves
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Feb 17, 2023 00:37 IST 8 Min read
K V Rama Subba Reddy (Right) has set up Sattva Millets and Food Products to sell millets and millet-based products Farming
Andhra farmer sets up multi-crore millet business; helps 1500 growers earn more
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Feb 03, 2023 00:12 IST 6 Min read
Pratibha Tiwari helps farmers switch from chemical to organic farming and takes their produce to the market Enterprise
Bhopal’s Math teacher turned farmer-entrepreneur earns in crores through organic farming, helps 1400 farmers double their incomes
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Jan 23, 2023 00:13 IST 8 Min read
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Bengaluru techie-turned-farmer creates profitable ecospace with 350 forgotten foods and herbs
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Jan 17, 2023 19:55 IST 7 Min read
Hunnarshala’s artisans revive traditional building techniques Enterprise
From India to Indonesia and Abu Dhabi, Hunnarshala’s artisans revive traditional building techniques
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Jan 02, 2023 00:13 IST 8 Min read
Organic farming of dragon fruit and lemon triples Punjab farmer’s income Farming
Organic farming of dragon fruit and lemon triples Punjab farmer’s income
By Urvashi Dev Rawal
Oct 05, 2020 09:00 IST 5 Min read
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