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Selvi was married at an early age of 14. She thought her life will be the same like several other girls who are victims of abuse. But then she decided to change it all. This is how she transformed her life.

Purple Skies - a film that portrays the voices of lesbians, bisexuals and transmen in India, has been granted a Universal (U) certificate by the censor board. After being broadcast on Doordarshan earlier this year, it is all set to be screened across the country now.

A documentary series based on Siddhartha Mukherjee's book has been nominated for an Emmy Award. It is a six hour long documentary based on the book, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies.

Apart from seizure of vehicle and a court visit to pay the fine, offenders will be asked to watch a documentary showcasing the ill effects of drunk driving. They will get a certificate once they watch the film which they have to produce in the police station to get their vehicles back.

Bandhavi is an initiative by the Bangalore-based organization Visthar. Bandhavi is Visthar’s initiative for girls who are at risk of being dedicated as devadasis. Currently 100+ girls hailing from villages in North Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh participate in a residential school program that enables them to grow as individuals, as well as build a community that lives in love, respect, trust and friendship.

Dharavi, one of the largest slums in the world, has managed to carve out a unique identity for itself. The industrious residents of the slum have taken to recycling waste from across the country in order to eke out a living. Now, a unique initiative is helping them capitalize on their expertise and move up the value chain. Let's take a look at what Dharavi Diary is doing.