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Malls are considered markers of the rapid urbanisation of many parts of India. However, even rural India has its own versions of these hubs of commerce and trade. Elita Almeida explores one such “mall” in Maharashtra.

People often wonder how they can contribute to the effort to conserve natural resources and build a better world. This telecom engineer from Bangalore has proven that if you’re really committed to the cause, all you need is the will to take action.

Sometimes, in order to bring about change effectively, the common citizen must taken matter into their own hands. Such a citizen from Salem in Tamil Nadu is working tirelessly to restore the region’s various lakes to their natural splendour, despite many hurdles.

A new initiative – Samvidhan Live - The Jagrik Project – is trying to get its participants (Jagriks) to discover more about the Constitution and its tenets through an interactive simulation. Along the way, the Jagriks will undergo a journey of self-realisation and development, and use the lessons they have picked up to change the world.

Knowledge can change the world, and a visually-impaired but brilliant Belgaum native has the brainpower and the drive to do just that. This warm and friendly young man is using his amazing intellect to bring positivity and hopefulness to everyone he meets.

Despite being one of the most important documents in India, few Indian citizens completely understand the Constitution and what it entails. A new initiative hopes to turn this around, but through fun interactions and games, not boring lectures or presentations.

Winter can be a desperate struggle for survival for the underprivileged unfortunate enough to live without shelter or proper woolens. Goonj’s annual winter campaign ‘Odha Do Zindagi’ aims to ease the suffering of such people by involving community members and institutions.

Meet one of India’s best chess players, who has received recognition all over the world for her skills. Despite the lack of funding and acknowledgement from the Government, this young lady continues to revolutionise the game.

Meet Akshara Damle, a young man who is changing the country one policy at a time. Damle, and others like him, are using the system to ensure that their ideas are being heard and implemented.

The Government has released the guidelines for the Revised Integrated Housing Scheme, 2016 to extend housing subsidies to workers from various industries, including mining and beedi-making. Srujana Bej from Factly explores the actual impact of the increased subsidies.