Kirthi Jayakumar

There are only about 12,000 ophthalmologists in India for its one billion-plus population. That is a massively skewed ratio of one ophthalmologist for every 90,000 people!

Vaishnavi Sundar, the founder of Women Making Films (WMF), speaks about her passion for films, the importance of questioning prevalent norms and the state of dissent in the country.

Activists in the state have been educating tribals about the dangers of trafficking through innovative methods.

Ritu Abbhi is provING that one does not need huge resources to bring a change. By conducting classes in her living room, she is transforming many lives. Students not only understand the syllabus better but also get a chance for quality education for free.

Kani was forced to drop out of school when she was young. Today, she works as a domestic helper but is seeing a new ray of hope as her employer Gita is enabling her to read and write. Many women like Kani in Chennai are on their way to literacy, all thanks to their wonderful employers. Read about Kani and Gita's life-changing journey.