Odisha

The inspiring stories of these amazing women sarpanches reveal the potential of good grassroots leadership in making a difference.

Founded by Venu Nadella, Janyaa designs and distributes scientific & mathematical experiments for government schools in villages and trains teachers to encourage hands-on learning.

The Olive Ridley turtles have a new hero. The Indian Coast Guard's operation will ensure these turtles are able to breed without the intrusion of fishing vessels.

Shalini Krishnan left her fancy job in the city and shifted base to a remote village in Odisha to help tribal kids realize their true potential, dream big and design their own solutions for local problems.

From a 15-year-old who saved his cousin from a leopard attack to a 9-year-old who lost her life while trying to save two of her friends from drowning – these 25 children showed incredible bravery in the face of some very dangerous situations.

If there has been one sweet dish that has been a true 'game changer' of the way sweets are perceived and eaten in India, it has to be the luscious rasgulla. This story traces the interesting origins of this iconic Indian sweet.

Spread over four acres of the Koraput valley, Yugabrata Kar's ecotourism initiative, Desia, provides a quintessential Odisha experience backed by the warm hospitality of the local community, an age-old tribal culture and the pristine landscape.

From bans on animal fighting and repeat animal testing to heartwarming rescue efforts, the hard work of animal lovers definitely paid off this year. Here's a round-up of the 12 times India came together for animals and animal welfare in 2016.

Community meal centres like Amma's canteen, Jan Aahar centres and Annapurna Rasois offer wholesome meals to the hungry at a reasonably low price. With food security for the poor becoming a big issue in India, it is time we rekindle the spirit of sharing and address the issue of chronic hunger through community kitchens.

India’s tribals often possess traditional knowledge that gets lost because of the younger generation’s lack of interest. An organisaton is trying to prevent the same from happening in Odisha.