A carnage of silkworms makes a saree. An entrepreneur now weaves ahimsa in it.
How concern for a sick child led a family to work towards bettering the community's lot
A homespun environmentalist defies craggy terrain to create an oasis of greenery
Empowering the differently abled has helped change their lives in many ways
A kindred spirit coaxes the women of Hyderabad's old city out of social stagnation
Villages aren't static. When individuals get to know their rights, the collective gets a move on.
A computer course costing Re 1 a day has enabled many girls to earn their bread
A mime group that evolved into a home where street kids find a purpose
In the last three decades, the looms changed the fate of many families in the village
A group of notorious tourist guides discover the treasures of eco-tourism
The blend of religious and regular education is changing the face of the Andhra madrassas
One organisation's three-decade-long fight against poverty and ignorance in Pune's slums
The disabled can stand on their own feet with a bit of guidance and help. Ask Johar.
Housemaids seek new avenues for study and vocational training beyond their call of duty
A school that has opened its doors to special children but found most doors shut on it
If we're unable to talk with the mentally ailing, there's something wrong with our faculties
The people of North Bihar are now learning ways to conserve rainwater
A mobile design bank for the rural artisans of Kutch was her novel idea
He would take his colour, brushes and canvas outside to paint and talk with his love. He would stand close to the window and paint, keeping an eye on his muse.
They say the violin mimics the human sound. In his case, it was that of love, of longing. He didn’t know any other way of loving.
Younger people do not have much progressive beliefs; a 2017 survey found that one-third of young people opposed inter-caste marriage.