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Growing up in Delhi, Ashita Singhal witnessed firsthand the stark reality of the urban landscape. Rather than viewing discarded materials

Business

August 22, 2026 Tanusha Narula

How Kirti Goel Built a ₹36 Crore Brand by Reviving a Dying UNESCO Craft

When Kirti Goel grew up in Amritsar, Punjab, she initially prepared for a conventional career path in engineering. However, guided

How Aakriti Rawal Turned a ₹70 Lakh Family Loan into a ₹125 Crore Global Craft Empire

Lifestyle and Culture

August 21, 2026 Tanusha Narula

How Aakriti Rawal Turned a ₹70 Lakh Family Loan into a ₹125 Crore Global Craft Empire

When 24-year-old Aakriti Rawal returned to India after completing her higher education in London, she chose not to pursue a

Delhi to Karnal DTC AC Electric Bus: Fares, Route & Rules

National Affairs

August 20, 2026 Tanusha Narula

DTC Launches AC Electric Bus Service on Delhi-Karnal Route: Check Stops, Fares, and Schedule

In a major milestone for regional public transit and sustainable mobility, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has officially launched an

Ladli Foundation and Delhi Police Working Tirelessly to Support Refugee Communities

National Affairs

August 20, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Ladli Foundation and Delhi Police Working Tirelessly to Support Refugee Communities

Editor’s Note (Archival Restoration): This article was originally published by The Optimist News on April 13, 2021, (Satyaki Baidya) documenting

Sania G. Vohra: The Curator Transforming Gurugram's Art Landscape

Lifestyle and Culture Business

August 20, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Sania G. Vohra: The Curator Transforming Gurugram’s Art Landscape

As modern and contemporary South Asian art experiences a massive surge in global visibility, the traditional, highly transactional gallery model

The Camellias Are in the News Again, But This Time, It's for a Masterpiece 2026

Lifestyle and Culture

August 20, 2026 Tanusha Narula

DLF Camellias Are in the News Again, But This Time, It’s for a Masterpiece

Usually, when Gurugram’s ultra-luxury DLF Camellias make national headlines, the conversation revolves around record-breaking real estate deals, billionaire residents, or

Vikas Vaibhav, IPS: Striking a Perfect Balance Between Passion and Profession

National Affairs Lifestyle and Culture

August 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Vikas Vaibhav, IPS: Striking a Perfect Balance Between Passion and Profession

Editor’s Note (Archival Restoration & 2026 Update): This profile was originally published by The Optimist News on May 15, 2020,

Karnal’s Yashika Mehla Represents India at Houston’s United Space School

National Affairs Tech and Innovation

August 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Following Kalpana Chawla: Karnal’s Yashika Mehla Represents India at Houston’s United Space School

From the historic city of Karnal, Haryana—a region forever linked to space exploration as the birthplace of astronaut Kalpana Chawla—comes

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Sanction Letters Begin August 26 Ahead of Direct Payouts

National Affairs

August 19, 2026 Tanusha Narula

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Sanction Letters Begin August 26 Ahead of Direct Payouts

The Delhi government has officially confirmed that eligible women enrolled under the flagship Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will begin receiving their