Preethi Srinivasan runs Soulfree, an NGO that provides rehabilitation, physical training and counselling to people with irreversible spinal cord injuries.
Coimbatore’s Sruthi Babu innovated a smart wheelchair cum stretcher that comes with a self-cleaning commode and rechargeable battery to provide dignity to people with mobility issues.
When a 10-year-old girl left her home in West Bengal to escape her abusive father, little did she know that her innocence would be shredded overnight. Held hostage a couple of hours away from her home, the story of this former sex worker finding love is an inspiration.
India's Constitution promises equality, justice and fraternity, while also laying down some fundamental duties all citizens must uphold. This Republic Day, we celebrate people upholding these ethos.
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On a serious note, little has been done by the Indian Judiciary and policy makers to alleviate the rising discrimination against northeastern citizens.
The inhumane and degrading profession of “manual scavenging” is still a reality for many Indians. India Fellow Aishwarya talks about how one such manual scavenger decided to quit the profession for a better life, and inspire others in the process.