Uttar Pradesh

From masonry, steel fixing and painting to plumbing and truck driving, there is nothing these women cannot do. Meet the industrious and hard working women masons and construction workers of Uttar Pradesh, who are gradually making a mark in this male dominated industry.

A South African came to Varanasi and said, "I can spend my whole life in Varanasi, I am amazed." Explore the holy city of Uttar Pradesh through his amazing photos.

Several Muslim women in Lucknow are not only becoming independent but are also now helping others like them to pursue their passion and break the age old stereotypes. Know more about these brave women who have finally come out of the shadows.

Ritu Abbhi is provING that one does not need huge resources to bring a change. By conducting classes in her living room, she is transforming many lives. Students not only understand the syllabus better but also get a chance for quality education for free.

Watch a woman District Magistrate in Uttar Pradesh give a public dressing down to corrupt government officials and contractors, and take them to task. And feel yourself cheering for her all along the way!

From providing various skills and training to connecting the students with potential employers, TARA livelihood Academy is bridging the gap between the rural community and employment. From offering on-ground work experience to building capabilities and linkages for starting one's own enterprise, TLA is covering all grounds. Read more about their work.

Arunima Sinha lost her leg when some robbers pushed her out of a moving train. Two years later she became the first woman amputee to climb the Mount Everest. From battling the difficult days in the hospital to chasing her dreams of scaling the highest peak, Sinha's story is all about courage, passion, dedication and respect.

Sometimes we think twice to even give a simple lift to someone we don't know. Watch the story of Shamshad Ali and Shahnaz Bano, the brother-sister duo who redefined humanity by taking a bullet for someone they didn't even know.

Their mission was to rehabilitate 50 wells by the end of the year 2011, and they they did three times more than that by June, Read their story of how they brought the change.

Even with Banaras (Varanasi) becoming the political hotbed this season, there has been no diminished the appeal of its eclectic beauty, ethereal spirituality, eternal weaves and exquisite cuisine, as our writer discovered on a recent visit to the ancient city.