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Step into India’s hidden world of repair and reinvention — where cobblers, tailors, mechanics, and everyday innovators quietly power a sustainable way of life. This photo story is a visual tribute to the spirit of jugaad, capturing the beauty of fixing, mending, and making do in a throwaway world.

Priyanka Panwar from Ghaziabad quit her corporate job to pursue her passion of creating illusion looks and transforming herself into famous identities.

Damodar Kamat opened Kamat Foto Studio in 1945 in Mumbai, and went on to capture publicity stills and behind the scenes photos of several members of the film fraternity, including Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit, and more.

Delhi-based artist Manveer Singh collects plastic waste from 25 families every 15 days and repurposes it to create thought-provoking artwork with a strong message against plastic pollution.

Shreya Katuri from Delhi started collecting matchboxes as part of her University project but was soon hooked onto it. Her collection boasts of matchboxes from the United States, Australia, Russia and China

“If you see Lakshadweep, we have so much lagoon area. Other countries have built villas and attract tourists from across the globe. But we don’t have any such project.”

This diverse country of ours has a billion stories to tell--and you could be the one telling them!

These photos prove that from the mountains to the sea, India is full of surprises.

Decked with stunning rangoli designs, majestic elephants for luck and traditional Indian motifs, these buses and trains will run until the end of October.

The digital exhibition that went online on Nov. 19 showcases photos, videos, and digital illustrations capturing the stories of inspirational Indian women.