CaratLane looks beyond affordable to drive growth

Mizoram is proudly designated as India’s Ginger Capital by NITI Aayog. Farmers here cultivate indigenous ginger varieties on sloped terrains, promoting natural drainage. These unique Mizo varieties are characterized by low fiber content and rich essential oils. Additionally, traditional farming practices foster a chemical-free environment. Local processing centers are enhancing farmers’ earnings while minimizing spoilage.

As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and geopolitical uncertainty clouds overseas education, Indian parents are questioning long-held beliefs about safe careers. From engineering and medicine to theatre, sports and the humanities, families are rethinking what children should study. Educators and psychologists say adaptability, continuous learning and genuine interest may matter more than certainty.

Meet Jerry Xu, the 17-year-old Massachusetts student who built an AI program that turns protein structures into strings of numbers; he won $90,000