Pune

From getting low-income schools to play on the same pitch as the elite schools to partnering with an English Premier League Club, Neha and Vikas, the founders of Just For Kicks, have indeed come a long way in providing equal opportunity to all kids through sports.

He lost his right arm while wrestling. But he had to keep a promise he made his mother so he started farming with just his left hand. Today, Madhukar Anna Chidre of Davanhiparga village, Maharashtra, is the owner of 150 acres of land, drives a tractor, a motorcycle, and a four-wheeler too. This is the story of his inspirational journey.

If you’ve ever planned to travel the world with no money, take a hint from what Anuj Khurana and Ishant Kumar have done. They hitchhiked across India, slept under bridges, gatecrashed weddings for food, and had a whole lot of fun all the while.

On January 1, 2016, Aditya Tiwari, a resident of Pune, made history by becoming India's youngest single parent to adopt a special child. He adopted Binney, a child living with Down syndrome. This is his story of the two eventful months since then.

Rohini Pawar is not just helping prevent child marriages but trying to address the compulsions and traditions that make them possible.

Pepe, Goldie and Sunshine – next time you are taking a flight from Mumbai airport’s iconic terminal T2, don’t forget to cuddle these furry Golden Retrievers; your faithful friends who will be there to help you out in your time of need. This is how!

Lieutenant Colonel Sophia Qureshi has become the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at any multi-national military exercise. Named ‘Exercise Force 18’, this is the largest ever foreign military exercise hosted by India, and Lt Col Sophia Qureshi is the only woman leader amongst the 18 participating contingents.

Meet Vilas Shinde – a man whose indomitable spirit is taking Ataxia, a debilitating condition, by its horns. This is his inspiring story as he fights a daily battle for dignity and survival.

Union Minister of Urban Development Venkaiah Naidu said the cities were selected based on the feasibility of proposals, performance indicators, and so on.

Even as the media report about violence against women and the country debates how to fight gender discrimination, there is one organization that is quietly working on the root cause of these problems – the attitude of young men and boys towards women. The Equal Community Foundation (ECF) has already worked with more than 3,000 boys and its impact on their lives is visible.