Children

15% of Delhi's children live in slums. And these slums have very limited electricity, with over 6 to 7 hours of power cuts being normal. Because of this, the children do not have light to study and hence they under perform and even drop out of school. This innovative idea aims to stop this. Check it out!

Meet the 24 bravehearts who showed immense courage and saved many lives by their presence of mind and bravery. From jumping into deep waters to jumping into deadly fires, from throwing mangoes at a leopard to offering themselves as hostage, their stories will give you goosebumps and inspire you to the core.

What happens when the most notorious kids get together and play football? They become more serious, positive and regular in school. Thanks to Just for Kicks, the kids in low income government schools are seeing a positive and significant growth. Here is how!

From providing quality schooling to enabling students to access world class facilities, PYDS is leaving no stone unturned in bridging the education gap. Providing grants, scholarships and extending help during the complex college admission process, PYDS is there at every step to help the rural community.

From counselling them to reuniting the families, Global Network for Equality is helping the children of prisoners live a better life. Taking a scientific approach, GNE has made significant improvements in the lives of these innocent kids and is giving them opportunities that are sorely missing in their present circumstances. Read all about their work here.

He shows a magic trick and kids become filled with wonder. He then makes a funny face and kids roll on the floor laughing. Pravin Tulpule, an ex-officer of the Indian Navy, aka Pintoo - the clown magician, is giving children in several pediatric wards and orphanages a healthy dose of laughter. Read more to know what he really is - a magician or a clown?

Moved by the difficulties her grandfather faced, Shalini Kumari invented a walker that ultimately landed her in NIF-India’s league of winners. A walker to help the physically weak climb stairs was designed by her when she was only in class 9! Read further to know about her invention’s journey from an idea to a product in the market.

Mansi and Abhishek started Happy Feet Home, the first hospice for children in India, a place which fills happiness in the lives of kids with terminal illnesses. "If a child has just a week left to live, we make sure that it is the happiest week of his or her life," says the Happy Feet team. Know more about their heartwarming work.

An interesting initiative to convert tea stalls and provision stores into reading joints has taken a new step in inculcating reading habits among lesser privileged children. Don't be surprised if you see a kid flipping the pages of an interesting book rather than just buying toffee at your nearest provision store.

Chitresh Tatha from Chennai has proved that age is just a number and it is never too early to find your passion. He started sailing in 2009 and today he is the youngest sailor from India at the Asian Games 2014. Inspired by his sister, Tatha has been extensively practicing to grab a medal at the Games. Let's learn more about the little champ!