West Bengal

Prabhu, without any delay, asked railway personnel to monitor all trains headed for Mumbai that were originating from West Bengal.

It’s been a long, tough fight for rights, recognition and respect but, gradually, the transgender community is finally being given the right opportunities to be included in mainstream.

In a first, the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, an arm of the Indian Railways, took up the task of clearing out the debris after the tragic flyover collapse in Kolkata earlier this month.

While the ban of alcohol in Bihar and the boost of tetra pak alcohol sales in Andhra Pradesh might seem contradictory, they're in fact aimed at one goal: reducing consumption of illicit liquor.

Children are an integral part of the population, and even though they can't vote yet, their voices need to be heard. Which is why these children from West Bengal have begun a campaign to reach out to political candidates ahead of the elections.

Kalitala in Sunderbans was devastated after Cyclone Aila. Under the 'cloth for work' initiative by Goonj, the villagers did not only work to build a crucial road link but also planted mangrove saplings to help preserve the ecology of the area.

Barun Biswas was 39-year-old when he was shot dead on July 5, 2012, in a parking lot outside the Gobardanga railway station in West Bengal. A teacher, an activist, and most importantly a very kind man, Barun is still remembered for his incredible and laudable courage.

Two years after the SC introduced 'third gender' as an option, transgenders in West Bengal have come forward to register themselves for the upcoming elections in April.

Most women, who have a fibre sheet at home, have got into the routine of finishing all their cooking and other kitchen work during day, making best use of the ‘free’ light.

2015 was the year of many unseen and unsung heroines - women who broke stereotypes and achieved immense success for themselves and their communities. Here is a loud shout out to 5 such amazing women and their brilliant work.