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Kashmir is an ideal place to experience snowfall in winter. Places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Yusmarg become equally enchanting during snowfall.

Two brothers from Haryana, Naveen and Praveen Sindhu, are earning lakhs by cultivating Kashmiri saffron at home using aeroponic technology. After researching and training in saffron cultivation, they successfully grew high-quality saffron.

Kavya Dhoble-Datkhile left her nursing job in Mumbai to pursue chemical-free farming and vermicompost business. Now, she earns Rs 24 lakh annually. 

Dayashankar Gupta from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, built a multi-crore LED light business from a small idea. His journey from selling lights door-to-door to supplying LED lights across the country is truly inspiring.

Sangeeta Pandey, a housewife from Gorakhpur, turned Rs 1,500 into a Rs 3 crore business. Starting with homemade sweet boxes, she overcame challenges, expanded her operations, and now employs over 100 women.

This Diwali, ditch the traditional gifts and embrace sustainability with eco-friendly options. From handmade treats and potted plants to organic products and zero-waste kits, there are numerous ways to make your celebrations both joyous and environmentally conscious.

This year, celebrate eco-friendly Diwali. Transform mason jars into lanterns, create rangoli with bottle caps, design wall hangings from fabric scraps, make coconut shell candles, and repurpose old string lights for a festive Diwali.

A Coimbatore mother-daughter duo turned a Rs 5,000 investment into a thriving toy business, Extrokids. Facing initial challenges, they found success selling educational toys, now fulfilling 15,000 monthly orders and earning Rs 3 lakhs per month.

Homemakers can leverage their skills and passions to start successful businesses from home. From online platforms and home-based services to creating content and participating in local markets, there are numerous avenues to explore. 

Celebrate Diwali sustainably by using natural decorations, choosing eco-friendly gifts, managing food waste, using LED lights, being mindful of fireworks, recycling responsibly, and supporting local artisans. These practices help reduce waste and promote a greener Diwali.

Shiju Pappen, once a Pizza Hut employee, founded 'The Chatpata Affair' cafe chain, earning Rs 8 crore annually by promoting Indian street food.

This Diwali, consider supporting local businesses. Shopping locally boosts the economy, offers unique products, fosters connections, promotes sustainability, and encourages entrepreneurship, truly capturing the spirit of the festival.

Suman Sukhija started Cordyceps mushroom cultivation in a single room and built a Rs 30 lakh annual business. Now, she inspires others by providing training in this lucrative farming practice.

Housewife Suman Sukhija, who previously spent most of her time in the kitchen, decided to start a home-based business in 2018. After receiving training in mushroom cultivation from HAIC and Krishi Vikas Kendra, she now earns an annual income of 30 lakh rupees.

A journey from 5 lakhs to 7000 crores! Discover the inspiring story of Phanindra Sama, who emerged from a village to establish RedBus as a global leader.