Shivani Gupta

US-based Kapil Sharma, originally from Raipur, founded 'SayTrees', a non-profit dedicated to urban and rural afforestation and lake rejuvenation. Since its inception, SayTrees has planted trees and revitalised lakes and wells in Bengaluru and Pune.

In Dholpur, over 50,000 students embrace democracy through Bal Sansads, debates, and Constitution Clubs. Abandoned buildings now thrive as libraries, empowering girls, boosting confidence, and turning the Preamble a lived reality of everyday citizenship.

Across India, citizens are joining hands to revive lakes and rivers. From Chennai to Coimbatore, these people-led movements show how communities can solve the water crisis.

UPSC failures pushed Aryendra Kumar to the edge, but journaling, small wins, and meditation helped him find balance. His journey from despair to IPS is a reminder that mental health matters as much as hard work.

To tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, architect Vinu Daniel designed a circular house with its exterior wall made of earth blocks, Mangalore tiles, and 6,200 discarded toys.

Mirba, a 1,000-year-old Monpa village in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has been declared a Heritage Village for its timeless architecture and way of life. Built with stone, wood, and mud, its houses have stood strong for centuries, reflecting a legacy of sustainability and tradition.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Dr Aninda Sidhana offers a toolkit for families, educators, and peers on how to help a youth in India who is silently battling fears, hopelessness, and pressures.

After losing both parents as a teenager, Rupam Sonali vowed to fulfill her mother’s dream. At 22, she cleared the Jharkhand Public Service Commission exam on her very first attempt without any formal coaching support.

In drought-prone Satara, Maharashtra, farmer Hrushikesh Jayasing Dhane turned adversity into success by making aloe vera products like soaps, shampoos, and juices, building a multi-crore business.

Ashok Rathod founded the Oscar Foundation in Mumbai to keep children away from addiction, dropouts, and child marriage. With its ‘No School, No Football’ rule, the foundation blends education and sport, empowering thousands of children to dream, learn, and lead.