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“Food Is Not Just Nutrition, It Is Medicine”: Divya Alter on Ayurveda, Faith, and Building Divya’s Kitchen in New York

By TNI Team December 23, 2025 50 allergies ancient Indian philosophy astringent atheist upbringing autoimmune disease ayurveda Ayurveda teacher Ayurvedic ecosystem Ayurvedic Gatorade Ayurvedic restaurant Balance bhagavad gita bhakti yoga bitter business operations chef training chopping vegetables communist Bulgaria compassion conflict resolution conscious living Covid Pandemic creative leadership culinary training cultural integration cumin customer feedback dal mixes digestion issues digestion support digestive health Divya Alter Divya's Kitchen dosha-based nutrition doshas Dr. Marian Taitobam educational spaces entrepreneurship faith feeding a billion people five years in India food as medicine food therapy food waste reduction healing Hermann Hesse husband partnership hydration incense india Indian customers international distribution joy Kapha khichdi lifestyle healing lime menu philosophy mindful business growth mindful eating Mint mishri nature-aligned food new york city nourishment nutritious food access packaged foods past-life memory Pitta pungent recipe development restaurant operations rohan dua salty Sanskrit language Sanskrit shloka seasonal eating seed to table service service mindset Siddhartha six tastes Social Impact soul consciousness sour Spirituality suji halva surrender philosophy sweet the new indian tri-state area underground yoga ashram universal Ayurveda Vaidya Ramakant Mishra Vata vrindavan Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education washing pots West Coast expansion Whole Foods

From communist Bulgaria to Vrindavan, and finally to New York City, Divya Alter’s life is a rare confluence of spirituality, healing, and entrepreneurship. Founder of…

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From Patwari to Panchayat, Punjab Tops Nation in Service Delivery

By TNI Team September 24, 2025 0.12% delays 48.85 lakh citizens 99.88% services on time Accountability administration Bribery certificates Chandigarh citizen-first policies citizen’s right Complaints connect.punjab.gov.in corruption-free digital onboarding digital verification system discipline families farmers field officials Governance government offices incentives inspiration for the country June 2024 to June 2025 middlemen municipal council staff online services Patwari to Panchayat patwaris pride for Punjab property records public trust punjab Real-Time Monitoring role model service centers service delivery service mission Social Impact strict warnings students technology top in India transparency zero pending work

Punjab has become a national leader in citizen service delivery. Nearly 4.9 million people benefited from timely services between June 2024-2025, with 99.88% of applications processed on time. Digitalization, accountability measures, and improved access have eliminated delays and corruption, improving citizen trust.

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Aamir Khan Shares Insights on ‘The Art of Acting’ at WAVES 2025

By Aman Kumar Himanshu May 4, 2025 Aamir Khan actor AI technology Artificial intelligence Authenticity character building cinema conviction Creatosphere stage dedication dialogues emotional intensity empathy film-making filmmaker Goal setting good script honesty Indian cinema Mumbai National School of Drama Performance practice routine premise Sanjay Jaju scene demands script Social Impact storytelling Taare Zameen Par The Art of Acting Union Information and Broadcasting Secretary visualization WAVES 2025

MUMBAI: Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan captivated the audience at WAVES 2025 with his candid and practical insights on ‘The Art of Acting’. Speaking from…

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KKR launches #ShahoshiRani to honour courageous women of India

By Aman Kumar Himanshu April 22, 2025 Binda Dey Brave Women CSR Initiatives Empowerment Through Sports IPL 2025 KKR Knight Golf kolkata knight riders Meer Foundation Mullen Lintas Play It Forward ShahoshiRani Skill Up For Equality Social Impact Sports For Change Venky Mysore Vidushee Programme Women Empowerment

Kolkata Knight Riders launched the #ShahoshiRani initiative to honour courageous women of India, celebrating it alongside the 8th edition of Knight Golf. The initiative focuses on women’s empowerment through sports, skill-building, and education, reinforcing KKR’s commitment to social change beyond cricket.

Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Aavdh Ojha to Rohan Dua.

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Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Avadh Ojha to Rohan Dua

By Swastik Sharma January 27, 2025 AAP leader Avadh Ojha Brahma economic success financial success Hindu mythology Lakshmi Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Aavdh Ojha to Rohan Dua Maaya material desires mindset mythology personal growth power prosperity pursuit of wealth RATAN TATA responsible wealth Samudra Manthan Social Impact Spirituality success wealth wealth and welfare

NEW DELHI: In an exclusive interview with The New Indian’s Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, AAP leader Avadh Ojha shared his unique perspective on wealth, success,…

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Padma Awards now celebrate people’s achievements, inclusivity

By TNI Team January 27, 2025 Community Engagement government initiatives Grassroots Activists Inclusivity Inspirational Stories Merit Recognition National Honors National Recognition Padma Awards People's Award Public Participation Social Impact Social Workers transparency Unsung Heroes

The recent Padma Awards ceremony held on January 26th has highlighted a significant shift. The way these prestigious honours are perceived has changed significantly. Traditionally,…

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Srinagar Police destroys 121 kgs of seized narcotics

By Emaad Makhdoomi January 24, 2025 anti-drug campaign asset freezing brown sugar codeine phosphate community safety crime prevention crystal meth drug abuse drug awareness drug bust drug disposal drug investigations drug menace drug peddlers drug seizure drug trade drug trafficking heroin Kashmir IGP kashmir police Kashmir security law enforcement narcotic substances narcotics NDPS Act public safety Social Impact Srinagar Police Srinagar Police destroys 121 kgs of seized narcotics youth protection

SRINAGAR: In a major stride against drug abuse, Srinagar Police destroyed 121 kilograms of confiscated narcotics as part of a nationwide anti-drug campaign led by…

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Idea to impact: Strategies for building impactful social ventures

By Arshia Malik November 18, 2024 Design Thinking Human-Centered Design Lean Startup Methodology Low-Cost Solutions Minimum Viable Product (MVP)Social Entrepreneurship Social Impact

Do you want to start a business that makes money and also makes the world a better place – bringing lights to villages without electricity,…

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