inspirational stories

The dream to crack one of India’s toughest exams seemed impossible at times. But these brilliant students endured through all the hardships to crack the exam and make their dream a reality!

D Prakash Rao opened a school called Asha Ashvaasan, dedicating half of his monthly income of between Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 towards the education of around 70 underprivileged children.

Ashish decided to utilise his education and experience to bring back to life what seemed like an old, lost school heritage.

Smt. Jankidevi Bajaj, a strong proponent of the Gandhian way of life, propagated rural upliftment through cottage industries. A self-made woman, she actively participated in the freedom struggle and was known to be charitable and frugal, and resolute yet compassionate.

Two years ago, Nitin Baswasker dropped out of school and was known for getting involved in street fights. Today, the 17-year-old has turned his life around and is an inspiration to those around him.

Sunil Yadav, a sweeper with the BMC, recently completed his MPhil from TISS. He now wants to do a PhD to understand the marginalisation of sweepers in India

Bapurao Tajne is a daily wage labourer in Kalambeshwar, Maharashtra. He has single-handedly built a 15-foot deep well in just 40 day.

Somewhere in the interiors of Maharashtra, in a small town called Chandrapur, one couple step out of their comfort zone to spread largesse and cheer in their environment. Meet Sapna and Nihar Halder.

Howard, a marine engineer utilizes his vacations of two months by visiting villagers and measuring the impact microfinance has created in their lives. The stories and insights he has about the beneficiaries is amazing. Know more about the incredible work he is doing.

Married at 16 and widowed at 24 with two children, meet the lady who became India's first woman pilot! From the extra ordinary support from her family to her unflinching passion to achieve her dreams, know 11 such interesting facts that make Sarla Thakral's story truly amazing and inspirational.