Chennai

Chennai-based Anilkumar SG runs Samunnati that provides financial services, the right markets and institutional building for farmer producer organisations (FPOs).

Jyoti Nainwal, wife of Naik Deepak Nainwal, who died while fighting terrorists in Kulgam, has just graduated as officer from the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. Her inspiring journey is going viral.

Vigneshwaran M from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is helping thousands of Indians learn English via his YouTube channel 'Let's Learn'. But he is employing the terms used by Indian commentators during the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.

IIT Madras alumni Swostik Dash started NeoMotion in 2016. The startup provides comfortable and travel-friendly variations of the common wheelchair. It comes with specifications like an attachable scooter and an adjustable back rest height.

Ratna Café was established in 1948 by Jaggilal Gupta, a former resident of Mathura who moved to Chennai. Steeped in nostalgia, the franchise is known for its sambar that is drunk by the litre.

A Chennai-based bank employee for the major part of his career, Sukumar today has covered all major sports events, including FIFA and the Olympics.

Dr Issa Fathima Jasmine starts her day delivering meal packets across Chennai. An orthodontist by profession and a social worker by passion, she has managed to feed almost 1000 people every single day through this initiative.

Founded by SRM graduates Karthikeyan B, Vibhakar Senthil and Vignesh Kandasamy, Chennai-based startup Torus Robotics has developed an AI-based unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the Indian Army.

Chennai-based Annudurai aka Auto Anna has several lessons to impart in customer service and loyalty. He talks about his humble beginnings, how his life plan changed, and how he chose to carry on and put all his passion into ensuring the best experience for his passengers.

Krishnakumar S from Chennai founded NGO Thuvakkam to increase green cover in the city and the surrounding districts. They now have a total of 1,800 volunteers