Gujarat

This is the journey of a boy who lost his father at a young age and decided to stop his education. But the generosity of some people around him eventually led to his becoming an IAS officer.

Jharna Joshi, a 22-year-old student from Ahmedabad, took up a secret operation and rescued 111 kids working as labourers in one of the biggest ceramic units in Morbi on Friday.

From a time when he could not succeed in a competitive exam because of the lack of money to afford proper guidance, to today when he is guiding students free of cost, in 13 centres all over Gujarat – this is his story:

The historic Dandi beach of Gujarat is one of the cleanest beaches in the state, all because of the efforts of one man who is highly determined to keep it clean.

As most of India deals with the drastic consequences of drought, find out how these villages in India are reaping the benefits of efficient water management and revival systems.

A village, located near a famous attraction in Gujarat, was not being able to capitalize on the tourist footfall there. But thanks to Ankush Jindal, the villagers are now beginning to gain employment and tap new business opportunities.

Gopal Vastapara, a businessman from Surat, decided to go for a simple ceremony for his son's wedding. And with all the money he saved, he is now planning a lavish mass wedding ceremony for 100 girls.

Read the story of Naginbhai Shah, an 86-year-old man who still works with the dedication of a 20-year-old to bring relief and hope to the lives of thousands in Ahmedabad.

The soul, heart, and beauty of India can be found in many rural parts of the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of modernization, the villages of this nation proudly preserve its customs and heritage till today.

Chikhli village, located in Navsari district of Gujarat, witnessed complete transformation after it was adopted by Lok Sabha member Chandrakant Raghunath Patil.