Ananya Barua

“I earned it all back in two years. Technically, by 2009, the installation was all free and I was already saving 20 tankers of water every year!”

Making sure your elderly parents are safe and have access to essentials can be a challenge for many us who stay in different cities. Here are some resources that can help make this easier. #SeniorCare

India has a shortfall of nearly one million teachers. But unique initiatives like Lenovo SmarterEd are filling the gap, reaching those who need help the most.

“Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can grow anything. So we started with leafy vegetables, herbs and tomatoes,” says Rajeshvaran, a self-taught hydroponics urban farmer. #UrbanGarden

"One Nation One Voice is not just an anthem but a movement that reflects the current emotions of the people."

"I spent over a month frantically searching for my son. And finally, one day I found his dead body in a sack, devoured by stray animals. I decided never to let another soul go through that torment," says the cycle mechanic, who was recently awarded the Padma Shri.

"My goal has always been to spread a bit of sweetness in the world. And what better way to do so than with mangoes!" says the 80-year-old farmer who has created a mind-boggling 1600 varieties of mango.

“I wanted to see the impact of my work in front of my eyes, not while behind a cubicle,” says the man whose innovations have got him 3 patents to his name. #Innovation

The campaign has gathered the support of prominent individuals, like Dr Arabinda Mitra, Scientific Secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, as well as celebrities like Saif Ali Khan and Rahul Dravid.

“I remember watching this speech by 2006 Nobel Prize Winner, Muhammad Yunus. My husband and I were inspired by his micro-credit and social enterprise initiatives."