Pune

Amidst the plethora of film festivals in India, some offer a unique insight into the world of cinema- by focusing on specific themes, or by catering to a niche audience. Here is a list of seven such film festivals that need to be on any film buff’s ‘must-visit’ list!

Raising a child with Down Syndrome can be difficult even under the best circumstances. Asha Kothawan had to overcome financial problems, and lack of support to raise her Down Syndrome-afflicted son, but she refused to give in, becoming an inspiration for mothers everywhere.

A one-of-its-kind Music Cafe in Pune offers therapeutic Indian classical music on its menu!

From feeding the needy to offering jobs to the differently-abled, these unique Indian 'cafes with a cause' are dedicated to making the world a better, more inclusive place.

In recent years, rapid infringement of human settlements and expansion of agriculturally-used land has forced Maharashtra’s leopards to adapt to the changing landscape. Wildlife SOS recently rescued a pair of three-week-old leopard cubs who were happily reunited with their mother near Pune.

Cancer treatment in India is often hindered by the lack of early detection. Oncologist Dr. Shona Nag aims to change the scenario by spreading awareness, particularly among women.

Not one to be bogged down by failure, Bharat, who had failed the NDA entrance examination in 2010, cleared the Combined Defence Services exam with his hard work.

He barely managed to crack his class 10 exams. Today, the Punekar is the man behind one of India’s most trusted anti-virus solutions.

Red Dot is a new campaign geared towards teaching the public about proper and safe methods to dispose of sanitary waste.

Battling depression can be a tough experience, especially if one is all alone in a foreign land, surrounded by strangers. Ajinkya Kolhe had to leave his studies halfway and return from the US, but once back in India, he decided to fight his way free from depression.