Nagaland

Akitoli’s soaps are even wrapped in 100% eco-friendly packaging — handcrafted and illustrated by a local artist to depict 16 different Naga tribes.

"There were times when I thought about giving up not just the work, but life itself. But then I would think about my brother, and find motivation once again," says Jenpu Rongmei.

"We cannot change the world, but we can give others hope and help them build a bridge to a better life,” says former driver Subonenba Longkumer who lost his parents when he was 12. #Respect #RealLifeHero

"Our ultimate goal was to empower the youth to earn their bread and butter, and be independent without having to leave their homes."

"In a society where there so much of stigma associated with mental illness, sexual abuse (in this case) and having children out of wedlock, at no point did Huveta ever abandon his sister. For a brother to care for his sister, accept her children and take care of them is truly heart warming."

Politicians looking to establish peace and harmony in the Northeast could do a lot worse than following Natwar Bhai’s example. #History #HeroOfHumanity

If the Konyaks can serve a sumptuous feast to hundreds without generating any non-biodegradable waste, then why can’t we?

The youngest recipient of the National Bravery Award in 2015, Mhonbeni Ezung's incredible courage has even inspired a movie called 'Nani Teri Morni'! #RealLifeHero

"They should not get scared by the sight of cops. Rather, they should see cops as mentors," IG (Range) Sonia Singh says.

From teaching at a government school, working as a peon in the Kerala Water Authority, and a clerk at a Gram Panchayat, he finally cracked the most coveted Union Public Service Commission exam.