Tamil Nadu

Stella, Uma, Silvarani, Rajkumari, Geetha and Saroja from Poompuhar village in Tamil Nadu took a step for rural women empowerment through 'Dolphin'

Tamil Nadu's D Indra is the head of 'Prem Illam', which cares of children with disabilities and those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She grows organic food to feed the children as well as those around her village.

For nine years, Tamil Nadu-based Godwin Vasanth Bosco has been working to save the Nilgiris in the Western Ghats. In his book 'Voice of a Sentient Highland', he unearths the real story behind the scenic blue mountains.

Chennai-based Annudurai aka Auto Anna has several lessons to impart in customer service and loyalty. He talks about his humble beginnings, how his life plan changed, and how he chose to carry on and put all his passion into ensuring the best experience for his passengers.

Helping double the profits for a small time farmer using sustainable agriculture techniques or saving endangered species, SST's relentless efforts to drive social transformation and environmental conservation has created massive impact across India

Krishnakumar S from Chennai founded NGO Thuvakkam to increase green cover in the city and the surrounding districts. They now have a total of 1,800 volunteers

Sheik Meeran founded the iconic 'Famous Jigarthanda' in Madurai. His sons provide a sneak peek into the preparation process, and reveal why their drink remains a favourite despite stiff competition.

P Muthuswamy of Dindigul-based SEEDS Trust worked with the village community in Ayyalur forests in Eastern Ghats to revive the population of the Grey Slender Loris, an endangered species

Bengaluru-based Filmapia is the brainchild of Benjamin and Ivy. The duo scout locations for movies, advertisements and web series. Their clients include bigwigs like Facebook, Netflix, Viacom 18, Colors, Excel Entertainment and more.

Coimbatore-based Prabhu and Brindha started TABP Snacks and Beverages that sells sodas and snacks to marginalised communities in a variety of flavours across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana.