Gujarat

If there were two cases we could pick that showcased Justice Bhagwati's commitment to the ideals of democracy, they would be the Hussainara Khatoon Vs Home Secretary, Bihar (1979) and M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1983).

For many budding Indian artists, getting proper training and education can make all the difference between earning livelihoods and living in squalor. A crowdfunding campaign aims to help such a training programme educate three budding artisans from Gujarat.

After discovering a village without a single toilet during a Gandhi Padyatra, Dr Jyoti Lamba returned to help. Four years later and she's helped to build 6,000 toilets!

Dr. Karan Jani is one of the authors of the paper that shook the international scientific community in 2016 by confirming gravitational waves. He talks about his love for science, his journey as a researcher, and the story behind the famous paper.

Taramati Parmar is 58 years old, but that has never stopped her from conquering the heights of the badminton world, including representing India internationally.

Aziz and Shaheen loved each other and were ready to face every challenge life would throw at them, including Aziz’s chronic illness.

Developed by a Consultant from Gujarat, SpeakUp offers a platform for users to communicate their feedback to private organisations as well as government authorities.

To shatter taboos surrounding periods and promote menstrual hygiene, a group of friends in Rajkot designed an affordable DIY pad using waste cloth and taught women in nearby slums and villages how to make them. The project won the Disney Innovation Award in the ‘Large Impact’ category at the ‘I CAN Awards 2014’ organised by Design for Change.

Ahmedabad-based entrepreneur Ansuya Shah exemplifies the city’s spirit of entrepreneurship, love, humility, and respect for all human beings.

To help homeless people who sleep on the roads, students in Bhuj made beds using waste gunny bags stuffed with softened paper and cloth. The project won the ‘Quick Impact’ award at the ‘I CAN Awards 2016’ organised by Design for Change.