Shreya Pareek

Distinguished scientist S. Christopher became DRDO's new chief on 28th May, 2015. Here are 11 things you probably didn't know about him.

While some girls give up on their dreams, some take a stand and educate themselves. Watch the thought provoking video on why girl child education is crucial.

After her post-graduation, Diksha could have joined any big organization. But she chose to go to a remote and nondescript tribal village in Gujarat to solve the plight of the women there. She has effectively installed smokeless chulhas in the village which are not only improving the women's health but also giving them an alternate source of income.

Sushila was 79 and died in her sleep. Here is a tribute to the amazing lady who made Viswanathan Anand what he is today.

This team of scientists from Bengaluru has found a rare plant in the Western Ghats which might just cure cancer.

Tree plantation drive, start-up social innovation, march for animal liberation and much more to look forward to this week. Here are 5 events you should not miss.

Unwanted vegetation will be removed and fruit trees will be planted at the Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary to improve the habitat for sloth bears.

Apart from a new gender option of "transgender" in the admission form, students can also choose whether they believe in religion or not. Probably a pioneering step in the North-East, Jorhat college has taken an important step towards gender equality.

Through various crowdfunding initiatives, US based Suresh has managed to raise over Rs. 19,00,000 for Indian farmers. He calls local MLAs in India to track updates, organizes awareness programmes and much more. If he can do all this by sitting miles away, what's stopping us?

Giving up a fledgling career in Corporate Law, Sunayana K moved to a remote Gujarati village to work with a SHG. Here she helped the 18 women rejuvenate their failing restaurant business with innovative meal plans and recipes. She now hopes to use her experience and legal training to study issues faced by migrants and thus push for better and more inclusive policies for the rural poor.