inspiring youth stories

Sumit Prajapati (22) from Muzaffarnagar turned his father’s rickshaw into a stage for social media. From odd jobs and family struggles to creating viral videos, he now inspires thousands by proving that no work is small.

In a conflict-hit village in Manipur, teenagers aged 13–17 are writing rock and soul-stirring songs that reflect their fears, dreams, and healing. Born in a remote school, The Friendship Band is helping them find their voice — and hold on to hope.

25-year-old Prasad Suri, a fisherman’s son from Andhra, wins Sahitya Akademi Award for writing his community’s forgotten coastal stories.