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Led by IAS officer Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, the Aama Sundargarh Swachh Sundargarh initiative has transformed rural waste management in Odisha. Engaging over 470 women, it has processed 360 metric tonnes of plastic waste and generated Rs 17 lakhs in revenue, empowering rural women and promoting sustainability.

With just Rs 2 lakh and sheer ingenuity, a teacher in rural Karnataka built ‘Shiksha’ — a simple humanoid robot now helping children learn Kannada, English, and Maths across government schools.

Following recent IndiGo disruptions, flight operations are gradually returning to normal, though some cancellations continue. This explainer breaks down the latest updates, what travellers can expect at airports, refund and compensation details, and a simple checklist to help passengers travel with greater clarity and confidence in the coming days.

It began in classrooms facing rising heat, forests weighed down by plastic, and coastlines under stress. This is how IAS Supriya Sahu turned lived climate problems into solutions that touched millions of lives.

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water conservation. Led by Vineet Kumar IFS, and Rupak Yadav, the initiative restored at least 11 water bodies, engaging over 400 villagers in sustainable practices.

Arunima Kumar, a UK-based Kuchipudi dancer and BEM awardee, is redefining classical art for the global Indian diaspora. From London studios to Tihar Jail, she uses dance as a tool for identity, healing, and connection. Her work now spans 50 countries, building one of the world’s largest Kuchipudi communities.

At Tamana Winter Carnival, disabled and neurodiverse students spend months preparing handmade products, performances, and celebrations for Delhi. Step into a day shaped by pride, creativity, and community.

A dry little seed can unlock big curiosity in a child. This simple growing activity helps them watch a plant come alive day by day, building patience, observation skills and a gentle connection with the natural world.

Real Kashmir FC was born from devastation after the 2014 floods, when two friends handed out 100 footballs to aimless boys in Srinagar. What followed became a movement that carried a valley from despair to national glory — rewriting Kashmir’s story through courage, community and the power of sport.

At CMS College, students set out to create a post office that feels less like an errand and more like a place to pause, read, work or meet a friend. Take a look at the result!