Activism

The one thing Himanshu Singh learned from reading the widely popular Harry Potter series is that no one deserves to spend their lives in a closet. And that’s why the Mumbaikar wrote a Facebook post that would have made J.K. Rowling proud. He came out as a homosexual.

This International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), here's how you can ensure that vulnerable elderly in India are given their basic right to a life of dignity

Tanju Devi is proof that a single individual's unwavering determination can result in change for an entire community.

Noble Peace Prize nominee, Jockin Arputham talks about the importance of a slum-friendly and just society.

Mukesh Rajak,22, caught corruption relating to the Aadhar card on video in his village in Jharkhand. He took swift action against the corrupt officials and succeeded.

An animal lover has managed to rescue scores of dogs on her own in Bangalore. She's trying to build a safe home for her pets, a happy haven.

While domestic violence leaves victims feeling extremely helpless, there are ways to fight. Help is on the way.

Kochi artist P. S. Jaya has undertaken a 100-day social experiment, in which she paints herself black before stepping out of her house. She is documenting the reactions and comments that she gets from people on the streets, while also creating awareness about casteism.

There is hope that the upcoming hearing will grant positive rights to the LGBT community in India.

As children, Sharmila and her siblings were not sent to the government school nearby. Their father insisted that they walk about two kilometres every day to another school, which had better teachers.