Neeti Vijaykumar

The Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru has come up with many useful innovations in science, technology and healthcare. These have made detecting heart conditions and malaria, purifying water, and fixing cataract not just easy, but also affordable.

Guguloth Chandrasekhar, 29, is the first police constable in Warangal, Telangana, to earn a PhD. He based his theses on the lifestyle of the Lambada and Koya tribes.

Pravin Talan captured the essence of the Mumbai Police, its valour and its colours, as a tribute to the 50,000 men and women who are keeping our city safe.

In Mangolpuri area of Delhi, a 100 houses and shops have been designated as 'safehouses' for women. They can knock on the doors of these houses when they feel threatened by harassers on the street.

In the race to reduce white pollution in India, many startups are finding alternatives to plastic. Bagasse, the fibrous remains left behind after extracting sugarcane juice, can be used to make disposable cutlery. Pappco, a greenware manufacturer, is tapping into this market in India by creating awareness, with good results.

Watch these 7 short films that will inspire you to change the way you think about issues such as religious fanaticism, discrimination against sex workers, eve teasing, AIDS and cleanliness.

IIT-Bombay final year students Anurag Meena and Satyendra Meena developed a machine that dispenses clean drinking water if you put in a plastic bottle or aluminium can.

Citizens share their suggestions on smart farming on MyGov.in, which range from water recycling and solar power to agri-banking, and more.

India, being the centre of diabetes, with nearly 3 in 100 people diabetic, is fighting the disease with efficient new drugs and innovative, affordable tests that detect it early.

Free your house and neighbourhood from the menace of growing waste with these apps that have revolutionised waste management in India.