Milaap

Chau is a tribal dance of Bengal that is thriving today, thanks to the foresight of passionate Chau artistes.

After centuries of anonymity, the Phaksaba artisans in Manipur are getting their time in the spotlight. This group of aspiring women is working day and night to get the recognition they deserve

Tackling child malnourishment in urban slums can be extremely challenging. But the SNEH Foundation and teachers from government schools are using education to create awareness about its ill-effects and are, in turn, putting children on the path to a healthier life.

Sualkuchi is the home of expert Assamese weavers. Renu, a muga and eri silk weaver, is extremely passionate about this indigenous art.

Dedicated as a devadasi at 7, Sitavva Joddati fought tradition and circumstance to become the CEO of MASS. Today, she helps other women and children fight for their rights.

An animal lover has managed to rescue scores of dogs on her own in Bangalore. She's trying to build a safe home for her pets, a happy haven.

At a time when junk food has urban youngsters under its thrall, there is a need for interesting, appetising and healthy alternatives to burgers, pizzas and the like. Millet-based products could be a good option in this respect and women entrepreneurs in rural Tamil Nadu are capitalising on this need by using their business acumen to make and sell them.

A team of seven robotics enthusiasts from Pune are prepping up to go to Spain for FIRST LEGO League - Open European Championships 2016. The teens take out time from their school and on weekends to design prototypes and sort out challenges, mentored by Chris Bastianpillai at Robominds.

Kashava was made a devadasi when she was just a six-year-old child. After struggling with numerous challenges that life gave her, she has finally emerged a victor. Kashava now works for an NGO which helps devadasis.

Yallava Matangi's grandfather threw her into the flesh trade because of a senseless superstition. But Yallava is living peacefully now in village Nidasusi in Karnataka. She forgives everyone who made her a devadasi. This is Yallava's story, in her own words.