Senior Citizens

For 35 years, Dr Ravindra and Dr Smita Kolhe served a remote village in Maharashtra’s Melghat for just Rs 2. Their journey goes beyond medicine — from saving infants to rebuilding livelihoods and restoring hope.

After surviving abuse and walking away with her children, Shyy Sachdev chose strength on her own terms. Today, at 62, the fitness trainer and influencer is redefining age, resilience, and new beginnings.

After 37 years in the Indian Army, Major General Ashim Kohli found a new way to serve. By recycling retired army uniforms into school bags for underprivileged children, he’s ensuring the uniforms’ duty never truly ends.

Budget 2026 brings relief for India's seniors by simplifying tax support and boosting healthcare. Key initiatives include updates to the standard deduction and major investments in medical manufacturing and wellness, ensuring a secure and dignified retirement.

After decades of farm work and family responsibilities, Pani Devi Godara began training in her nineties. Today, she continues to compete on the track and bring home gold medals.

At 72, Vidya Singh became one of the oldest Indians to scale Mount Kilimanjaro — but the climb is just one chapter in her lifelong love for fitness and the mountains. She has completed 19 high-altitude treks and continues to train with discipline and grit.

Dr Bankey Lal Sharma grew up during the freedom struggle, studied his way to success and is now living a disease-free life at 95. He chats about life, loneliness, and success.

In Mumbai, The Goodfellows startup pairs young volunteers or ‘goodfellows’ with seniors, lovingly called ‘grandpals’, to offer companionship and support.

Pune-resident Usha Thuse won the internet with a video showing her paramotoring at the age of 97. Her zeal for life and passion for adventure have become examples for many looking for inspiration.

Bringing the authentic taste of Hyderabadi biryani to Bengaluru, the couple behind Noon's Biryani built the business from the kitchen of their own home.