Ananya Barua

“We were not part of any NGO. We were just individuals trying to do whatever best we can to make our education beneficial not just for us, but also our society.”

From making a forest in the backyard to growing a lush farm on barren land, these eco-warriors truly show that anybody can do their bit to save the planet, all you need is some courage and the will to get your hands dirty!

"Like any addiction, quitting smoking is no doubt one of the hardest, but it is equally worth it."

“Because of this job, now I can give my family all the comforts I dreamt of. Some people bring up my age. But I believe that age is just a number!”

"We make, we break, we create! Its a human thing!" says Vaibhav, whose Maker’s Asylum is building an army of innovators who think out-of-the-box. Forging a smarter and stronger India indeed! #Innovation

"For almost two nights, I had to sleep at Bengaluru's Majestic bus stop with my youngest child burning up with fever. I didn’t know what to do other than crying helplessly, until someone showed me kindness. That was my turning point."

"How difficult is it to carry your own basic cutlery when eating out? My daughter doesnt even use a straw for drinking coconut water. If she can, why cant you?"

Costing less than Rs 1 per container, these Areca sheaths are heat-proof, durable and decay within 3 weeks in wet soil⁠—so the saplings can be planted along with their containers. Brilliant! #LiveGreen #PlasticFreeIndia

"There is always a sense of negativity or fear associated with police stations. Now it's a welcoming spot for locals, a source of green inspiration!" #LiveGreen #GrowOrganic

“Things have changed, but our perception of the differently-abled has not. Is making candles and graduating high school the best they can do? Who are we to define their potential?”