Nishtha Kawrani

A misty morning in McLeodganj made me realise how often I travel without being present. For my BIG for 2026, I am choosing slow travel and learning to experience places with care, curiosity, and awareness.

When parents notice changes in their child’s speech, eye contact, or responses, the next steps often feel unclear. Built by autistic innovators in New Delhi, Neurolens by Gabify helps families understand autism early.

On Lucknow’s coldest nights, Shagun Pal, a 19-year-old college student, is working with Praan Foundation to take warmth to people living on the streets. Here’s how her winter drive is reaching those who need it most — and how you can help.

Travel isn’t just about destinations — it’s also about curiosity, empathy, and seeing the world differently. Learn how simple cultural experiences at home or on the road can help your child grow into a thoughtful traveller.

Once torn between expectations and ambition, Surbhi Gandhi chose to build a life on her own terms. Today, the chartered accountant is also a yoga trainer, content creator, and founder of the wellness brand Pro-Firo, inspiring thousands to chase their dreams.

Earthbaby is an Indian baby skincare brand that serves over 20,000 families by prioritising transparency, safe ingredients, and a profit-with-purpose business model rooted in science and trust.

From wooden spoons in a school canteen to sold-out eco-friendly tote bags, ‘Pahal’ is a reminder that meaningful change can begin early. Led by four teenage girls in Ghaziabad, this startup is turning small, everyday choices into a movement against plastic waste.

Just outside Mussoorie lies a village where corn hangs outside homes and daily life follows the rhythm of the land. Sainji offers a gentle reminder of how community, farming, and slow travel still shape the hills.

When a child withdraws or struggles silently, parents often feel unsure of what to do next. From listening without judgment to showing up in small ways, here’s how care, patience, and presence can make all the difference.

From Chandni Chowk classrooms to North Campus lawns, St Stephen’s College has grown with India itself, shaping ideas, sparking movements, and nurturing generations through stories that still live on today.