The People Place Project

In a world where fashion labels and trends are constantly forcing women to doubt their self-image, a college professor from Ahmedabad is promoting body positivity and inspiring women through her social media venture.

Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, is a thriving hotbed of commerce and trade. But nestled on the banks of its Sabarmati river, a unique weekly market reveals enticing new aspects to the city and its people.

Irani cafes are an iconic part of many Indian cities, and especially the culture of South Mumbai, or SoBo or Town, as it’s fondly called by residents. However, times are changing, and these iconic institutions face an uncertain future. The owner of one of the most prestigious cafes talks about the journey behind the place, and its future.

The sport of Parkour, or free-running, is very popular in the West, but is yet to achieve mainstream acceptance in India. A Mumbai-based Parkour enthusiast talks about how taking up the sport has helped him turn his life around.

Conservation architect Vikas Vedprakash Dilawari is the brains behind the restoration of several Mumbai gems, including the Bhau Daji Lad museum, Flora Fountain, Esplanade House, Alpaiwala Museum and the Lal Chimney Compound.

Every year, 35 organisers and more than 1200 volunteers come together to help Mumbai's most famous Ganesh Mandal, Lalbaughca Raja, function.

Bunty Rao, the volunteer lifeguard, is often the go-to person during any emergencies on Juhu Beach.

Women are often presumed to be the weaker sex, who need to stay home as housekeepers. However, many women are breaking this stereotype to carve out their own identities. One such woman is a lady sub-inspector at a police station in one of Mumbai’s most notorious areas.