awareness

From misdiagnosis to social boycott, patients born with the genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have a lot to deal with. Awareness is the first step to help them.

By 2040, more than 1 million women in India run at a risk of succumbing to uterine cancer. This initiative, Ganga Godavari Cancer Screening Program, is trying to help the country steer clear of that fate.

Amazon is back with another edition of their social media campaign #DeliverThanks where they're inviting customers to be grateful to the strangers who are delivering their products.

Watch the incredible journey of Thrissur's young-at-heart Josettan, who cycled 4500 kms from Kerala to Khardung La in Ladakh to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Bipin Das, an artist from a small village near Raghurajpur, Odisha, dedicated his life preserving the art of Pattachitra. But the last two years threatened to destroy his life's work and livelihood, until he found this solution.

While unsustainable palm oil cultivation is responsible for damage to the environment, when produced sustainably, it can halt deforestation, conserve biodiversity, improve the livelihood of smallholders and reduce the exploitation of indigenous communities.

Dr M Aishwarya is part of the Coimbatore Parenting Network, which aims to spreads awareness on correct breastfeed techniques, postpartum depression, and presence of breast milk banks. She runs a campaign to encourage mothers to forego myths and taboos around breastfeeding to donate excess milk to infants in need.

Sujata’s enterprise Avni that specialises in alternative menstrual products has made several strides in empowering waste-pickers, while also promoting sustainable menstrual practices. Through her range of innovative feminine care products, Sujata is providing a solution that is eco friendly, healthy and guilt-free.

No MRP on products you buy could amount to an unfair trade practice. And you can file a case against that.

This initiative by Neerja Birla's 'Mpower' pushes you to think about questions relating to mental health issues. And it affects us all.