Gujarat

Jeram Thesia, a 65-year-old diamond trader from Surat, has only one dream – to see the development of his native village, Ingorala, located in Thesia district of Gujarat. He is spending Rs. 15 crore from his own pocket to deepen and widen a 10 km stretch of Thebi River, which will become a lifeline for several farmers who have been suffering because of the lack of water in the region.

What started as a small gesture, of feeding underprivileged children, by 31-year-old Darshan and his friends has turned into a full-blown movement.

Nishadbanu Vajifdhar, a 22-year-old woman from Haldharu village in Gujarat, found a wonderful way to honour all the teachers who have taught her right from primary school till college. Not only has she set a great example for many others to follow, but has also inspired young people in the village to pursue higher education.

49-year-old Sanjay Raval is a book shop owner in Ahmedabad. One day, he found some people getting ready to cut down a beautiful cassia tree near his office. This is what he did to save it.

A lion in Jafrabad Port, Gujarat was recently rescued after locals spotted it jumping into the Arabian Sea. Watch the entire, dramatic video here.

2015 was the year of many unseen and unsung heroines - women who broke stereotypes and achieved immense success for themselves and their communities. Here is a loud shout out to 5 such amazing women and their brilliant work.

These young girls in a Gujarat village, all in the age range of 21-26 years, have put an end to open defecation, provided clean drinking water, constructed roads, installed solar lights and much more! Know more about this impressive team.

Chris Bray and his wife Jess came to India for a whirlwind 3-day visit. They had a very specific mission: locate a girl with a pink bracelet and her family as well. Read on to know more about this miraculous story.

Electric buses might soon be seen plying on the streets of Gujarat, as the state government is all set to introduce a pilot project to run six of them between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.

India has its second solar-powered stadium ready – Saurashtra Cricket Association's three-year-old Khanderi Stadium. Situated in Gujarat, this stadium will save 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually, thanks to its new 50 KWP solar rooftop system.