social issues

Seven Indian films are in the running for Oscar 2025 nominations, showcasing powerful themes of gender, human rights, and personal transformation, across diverse narratives and genres.

“I do not want to leave the world in a hurry. I have a lot on my plate now. I have to solve many more issues.”

All a phone call takes is 5 minutes of your day, and if those 5 minutes can impact millions of people in India, wouldn’t those be the best 5 minutes of your day!

From making up bedtime stories for his 2-year-old daughter, to authoring a book of bedtime stories - Suresh Ediga writes about his journey.

Actress Taapsee Pannu, a strong advocate for women's rights, pulled out of an event whose sponsor was a fairness cream brand.

From corporate success to literally cleaning up the streets, Malini Parmar’s story is an unconventional one. This social reformer stumbled into activism, and has carved a niche for herself in the waste management space.

Every once in a while, we come across movies which leave us thinking about the various shades of the society we live in. These movies from India’s cinematic past have brilliant stories that turn a spotlight on society and its prejudices, while providing entertainment.

Estimates claim that almost 30,000 children are born with Down Syndrome every year in India. People with Down Syndrome can face severe hardships and poor treatment from a society that often misunderstands their affliction. In such a scenario, these seven stories offer hope and the chance of better understanding one of India’s most common genetic disorders.

Pramod Sadashiv Chandake, a social reformer from Belgaum, is battling ignorance and social stigma to raise awareness about some of society’s darkest issues, like prostitution, child marriage, domestic violence, dowry harassment, and sexually transmitted diseases.

After working amidst a Dalit community in a village, Abhilash Salimath realised his true calling was to undo the damage that humans have done to this planet and make a difference in society. Read on to know more about this young entrepreneur with a futuristic vision.