Unsung Heroes

"I believe my action would prompt other government departments to be stricter in their actions against plastic use.”

"People ask me why did I do it. But, the correct question should be why not? Helping people during an adversity like this, does not make me a hero, it makes me human." #Respect #RealLifeHero

“If one doesn’t help now, then when? We came with nothing and will go with nothing," says a garment seller in Kerala who donated the entire stock of clothes he had ordered for the Eid market! Kudos to these amazing people who are no less than national heroes! #KeralaFloods #KarnatakaFloods #GujaratFloods #MaharashtraFloods

One of the world’s largest privately sponsored HIV prevention programmes, 9,000 hardworking volunteers and 1 visionary man. #PublicHealth #India #ImpactThatMatters

A fisherman living by the Chombala Harbour in Kerala, it was the amount of plastic found deep in the sea that disturbed KV Priyesh enough to take action.

This #MothersDay, we celebrate the pure awesomeness and inspiration that are India's #SuperMoms. "She is our best friend, our mother, our father, our god, our everything! The amount of unconditional love that she has showered on us is immeasurable," says one of her daughters.

Pained by the state of poor and homeless people, Jalaja and Janardhanan were driven by an overwhelming sense to care for those who had no one.

"Nestled amid small hills and guarded by tall eucalyptus trees, this place has today transformed into a mini Ooty of sorts!", says Bengaluru's 'Lake Ambassador'. #WaterActionDecade #LakeReviversCollective

“I am not sure if, after 50 years, Sundarbans will be still alive. I fear that the next generations will never know its vast natural beauty. However, I am not ready to give up on one of the world’s most precious natural marvels!”

Fuelled by a dream at the age of seven, Binod 'Dulu' Bora's unwavering commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation has given thousands of birds, animals and reptiles another chance to live.