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An infographic depicting a crowned woman doing embroidery, a well-dressed woman, and a girl standing. Many housewives possess creative hobbies that can become powerful income sources. With passion, planning, and smart marketing, they can transform simple skills like cooking, crafts, or gardening into successful business startups from home, achieving financial independence. Read the story of  Razia Sultan, who transformed her hobby into a powerful business startup: 🎧 Listen to The Story & Article Your browser does not support the audio element.     Razia Sultan: From Creative Hobbyist to Crewel Embroidery Entrepreneur  Razia Sultan, from Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir, grew up surrounded by the vibrant tradition of crewel embroidery. She was the first girl in Jammu & Kashmir to receive the UT Award for Craftsmanship in 2018.  As a young girl, she loved stitching intricate patterns on fabrics, spending hours perfecting he...

Infographic photo-collage illustrating the impact of chemical farming on food, consumer health, and farmers — featuring a baby, a farmer, and a person spraying chemicals. 🎧 Listen to The Story & Article Your browser does not support the audio element. True Story: Punjab Farmers’ Silent Struggle: Cancer Epidemic from Chemical Farming A photo collage depicting a farmer spraying pesticides alongside Punjabi farmers enduring suffering in their fields. In Punjab, once called the breadbasket of India, farmers embraced chemical fertilizers and pesticides during the Green Revolution. Initially, these chemicals promised higher yields, and farmers were celebrated for feeding the nation. But with time, the hidden cost of this dependency began to emerge in heartbreaking ways. Many villages in Punjab became known as “cancer villages.” Families reported rising cases of cancers affecting both men and women, even children. Farmers spraying pesticides without protective gear inhal...