A Better World

Rajesh & Vallari’s home is powered by the sun, covers nine months of water requirements through rainwater harvesting, grows 80 per cent of its food organically and is also car-free!

"Historically, these rituals have had minimum participation of the bride. But, in today’s context, that needs to completely change. Today, both are equal partners and so such an addition was crucial.”

"I have customised cakes for people with breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer", says the former cancer researcher.

“Sometimes the completion of all the formalities can cost someone’s life. So we try to bridge that crucial gap", says the inspiring doctor about his efforts to provide quality health care to India's most vulnerable.

This #WorldCancerDay, find out how well you know the disease and spread the information. As they say, when it comes to cancer, knowledge is power!

"As we grow older, we form walls that prevent us from expressing ourselves clearly. Children are emotionally and physically more healthy when compared to adults, as they can cry without a whim. It is not embarrassing or a sign of weakness."

Every day after school, this young activist joins other protesters to continue the fight for her village.

For a country that contains 14 of the top 20 most polluted cities in the world, an air purifier is fast becoming a necessity. Here's an innovative fix.

Satheesh Parameswaran was threatened and abused by hartal supporters but that only strengthened his resolve to do the right thing!

Unlike most sellers of organic products, Kharde does not believe in overpricing and so sells them at a fair market price, equal to regular vegetables; and sometimes even at a cheaper rate.