Activism

“We met several contractors and finally found one who said that the project could be completed in Rs 1.76 lakhs. We also got volunteer engineers on-board to help us out.”

“I do not want to leave the world in a hurry. I have a lot on my plate now. I have to solve many more issues.”

“I wish I did not have to start this foundation under such circumstances, but then a majority of organisations stem from some personal loss and are invariably in memory of someone. Instead of wallowing in pain, my husband and I decided just two months after Arundhati’s death to start the foundation.”

Sumaira Abdulali’s great grandmother was jailed during the freedom struggle and her granduncle led the iconic Salt Satyagraha after Mahatma Gandhi was arrested. No wonder, threats, taunts and struggles have failed to deter this gritty woman from leading a 17-year-old crusade against noise pollution!

While we all are happy to complain about things that could be better or not done, we equally should highlight the excellent work done.

“He transformed the religious tradition of Raksha Bandhan to a secular motif of unity among diversity and resisted Banga Bhanga (Partition of Bengal)." #History #IndependenceDay #RakshaBandhan #Rakhi

“It was after a jarring incident, when a desperately hungry child asked his mother to take a customer, that the gravity of the situation hit me hard.”

A true environmentalist in every sense, Gaura Devi is a name that few would remember but her monumental contribution is what made Chipko Movement grab the world's attention.

"You have actuated a long-dormant desire among Indians. Let's discard what never belonged to us. Let's caste away caste," said actor Kamal Hassan on Twitter in praise of her actions.

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