Uttar Pradesh

Here's the story of Havildar Abdul Hamid, a soldier whose act of extraordinary courage and sacrifice was responsible for giving the Indian army a crucial edge in the Indo-Pak War of 1965.

After the death of her 8-year-old daughter Manisha, Sarojini Agarwal had two options: to try and forget the tragedy or keep her daughter's memories alive in a meaningful way. She chose the latter. Here's the story of how this inspiring lady turned a personal tragedy into a mission to care for girls abandoned by families and society.

When Samya Gupta was sexually harassed while travelling in a bus, she decided not to let her perpetrator get away with just an apology. Instead, she bravely took him to task to ensure she got justice.

In India, visiting railway stations can often be a throwback to another era –the nostalgia, the architecture and the interesting history. These 8 Indian railway stations have stories that will leave you fascinated.

The year 2016 saw many ingenious invention, with people across the country picturing a better world and finding a solution to make it happen. Here's a list of the year's most impactful innovations that offer solutions to some of India's most pressing problems.

A soldier from Baghpat village in Uttar Pradesh has taken a firm stand against liquor and guns at his upcoming wedding ceremony.

Rohan uses humour and illustrations to focus on serious issues like climate change, human sustainability, and wildlife conservation for some time now

Disturbed by the conditions in her ancestral village, this accomplished woman gave up on a corporate career to start a school for children.

The sting operation, 'Shoot Acid' has been launched by acid attack survivors and activists and aims to check the over-the-counter sale of acid.

Mahima struggled to earn enough to feed her hungry children. Today, she is a model of change in her community.