Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

VETiNSTANT, an animal healthcare tech startup with the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, has developed a non-invasive device for diagnosis of animal health by pet parents and a mobile app to help pets and their parents connect with veterinarians, enabling timely diagnosis and action.

SundayGrids, a Bengaluru-based startup backed by Zerodha, is leveraging the power of community solar to help save on your electricity bill.

In 1992, a compassionate group of parents, educators, and philanthropists came together to create the Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA). Their mission is to support children with dyslexia through pragmatic solutions, focusing on personalized education and creating an understanding environment that empowers these children to thrive academically and socially.

Boson Whitewater has teamed up with Biome Environmental Trust to launch India’s first indirect potable water reuse project in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru. This innovative initiative converts STP-treated water into high-quality drinking water through managed aquifer recharge, enhancing water availability for the local community.

On World Polio Day, we celebrate the lives of five lesser-known Indians whose resilience should inspire us all.

On International Snow Leopard Day, we highlight the contributions of eight conservationists who have dedicated their lives to protecting this elusive wild cat by ethically and effectively engaging with local communities.

Founded by Jigmet Nurzin Angmo and fellow canine lovers from Leh, the Semchan Welfare Society's rescue shelter is overseeing the care of more than 170 stray and abandoned dogs.

From snow leopard conservationist Rinchen Wangchuk to tiger protection pioneer Kailash Sankhala, these individuals fought to protect endangered species, inspire community-based conservation, and challenge systemic threats. Their legacies continue shaping India's conservation efforts today.

Since its inception in 2008, Drishti Marine’s 450-plus strong force of lifeguards has saved approximately 7,700 lives from drowning off Goa’s coastline, claims its chairperson Rajiv Somani.

In 2019, Rupmani Chhetri and Tarun Sarwal co-founded a venture called SignAble Communications. The Bengaluru-based startup has developed an app that provides a video relay service that empowers the Deaf to communicate and express themselves without barriers.