Chennai

Blending yoga with furry companions, 'Pawga' transforms wellness into a mission for animal adoption and welfare.

The residents of Chitlapakkam in Chennai restored a 50-acre lake after years of efforts, petitions, & cleaning drives. Their efforts resulted in the state sanctioning Rs 25 crore for the project.

Preethi Srinivasan runs Soulfree, an NGO that provides rehabilitation, physical training and counselling to people with irreversible spinal cord injuries.

Frustrated by the unpredictable nature of Chennai's ‘share auto’ system, three college friends — Jaishankar, Amal, and Asfaq — decided to create a solution. They developed two apps: QPo Shareride for passengers and QPo Driver for drivers.

IIT-Madras has developed 'NeoStand', an indigenously developed and customisable electric standing wheelchair. Here’s how it works.

Noori Mohammad's journey is a powerful example of love and persistence. After enduring rejection, abuse, and the heartbreaking loss of her partner, she found strength in helping others. Today, her SIP Memorial Trust provides a safe home for over 400 HIV-positive children, offering them love, education, and the hope of a brighter future.

Ravishankar and Surya began learning Kolam and decorating their threshold as a hobby. Today, they make elaborate designs and have 2 lakh followers.

Padmini Janaki's startup Mind & Mom is making motherhood easier for women through counselling, medical consultations, IVF guidance and more.

Ezhil Subbian, founder of String Bio, leverages biotechnology to solve the problem of sustainable food production by employing methane as a resource.

VETiNSTANT, an animal healthcare tech startup with the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, has developed a non-invasive device for diagnosis of animal health by pet parents and a mobile app to help pets and their parents connect with veterinarians, enabling timely diagnosis and action.