Changemakers

Lovingly called 'didi', Sukla Debnath has empowered over 5000 Adivasi women by training them to be beauticians, so they become financially independent and don’t fall prey to human trafficking.

After losing his son to a pothole accident, Dadarao Bilhore turned his grief into action, filling over 1,500 potholes in Mumbai to save lives. Here's his inspiring story.

Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal, a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand, transformed barren land into a thriving forest. His dedication inspired environmental stewardship and revitalised his community.

With just Rs 300, you can #DonateABlanket to someone in need. Every blanket made saves 10 kg of textile waste from ending up in landfills.

Once unsure if she could even climb up the stage, Sweta has now completed 300+ comedy shows and is committed to making public spaces inclusive.

BG Seetharaman, Vinay Kumar, & Rajeeva Deekshit have pioneered an end-to-end machine that recycles difficult-to-process paper waste.

The portrayal of women as objects of desire or as one-dimensional characters reinforces toxic and regressive gender norms. We need more media that challenges outdated gender norms.

The Constitution guarantees us all some fundamental rights but these individuals are working tirelessly to make sure that everyone can enjoy those freedoms.

A Bengaluru couple’s unwavering dedication towards the wellbeing of children of prisoners has changed many lives. Their legacy lives on through their NGO, 'SOCARE, which provides shelter & education.

D Sivakumar was rescued from a brick kiln when he was 10 years old. He has devoted his life to reaching out to other child-bonded labour survivors. Here's how you can help.