Ashiya Shah

Before the advent of FM channels, All India Radio (AIR) was the sole voice on Indian radio sets. Even now for news AIR is the only source available on radio. Now All India Radio News has gone digital and has put up its program on Soundcloud! Check out their latest programs now (and also download their Android app!)

This film, "The Giving Hand", demonstrates the power of ONE! Watch it to see how small gestures can create joy all around. One hand. Many smiles!

India is a country traditionally rich in arts and crafts. Artisans are the backbone of the non-farm rural economy, with an estimated 7 million artisans engaged in craft production. Over the past 30 years, the number of Indian artisans has decreased by 30%. They, then either engage in manual labour work or are unemployed, abandoning their high level of handicraft skills. Srujna is a social enterprise aiming to improve the standard of living of the artisans and also encourage more people to seek crafts as a livelihood option.

This video captures the mood of the nation on India's Independence Day in 1947. The cheering crowds, the air of anticipation and excitement - watch it!

60% of Indians defecate in the open. Swapnil Chaturvedi, aka The Poop Guy, is working to provide awesome sanitation services & toilets to the urban poor.

Meet India's first surfer girl who is making waves not just on the ocean but also in society and inspiring other girls to explore freedom like never before.

A jaw-dropping aerial photograph of the airstrip at Agatti, one of the islands of Lakshadweep. Don't miss the video of a plane landing here!

Children are saving lives in the slums of Kolkata. Watch their journery as they fight for a better future of their community, their friends and themselves.

Join Nirali in one of her classes and see how she is changing the destiny of her students. Watch to learn how we can transform our childrens' lives.

As an employee of a national bank, Parthiban has impacted hundreds of street hawkers, beggars and villagers. Watch his story in this award-winning film.