Nishtha Kawrani

What started as Thuvakkam, a college tree-planting drive by Krishnakumar S and his friends, has grown into a large-scale effort to bring urban forests back in two major Indian cities. His work is not just reviving the soil but also rebuilding people’s connection with nature.

When a 74-year-old woman takes the wheel of a bus or crane in Kerala, people stop to watch. But for Mani Amma, it’s more than a skill — it’s a story of courage, persistence, and steady change that’s turning heads across her state.

From travelling miles to get the cricket gear to living room practice sessions, meet the people behind India’s women champions and the legacy they are building for girls who dare to dream. This is their story of belief, support, and revolution in the making.

Bhuvnesh Ojha, known as the ‘Jungle Man of Rajasthan’, is turning barren lands into thriving green spaces. Through his work with Pukaar Foundation, he is quietly creating forests, conserving water, and empowering local communities — proving that even the driest land can bloom again.