Changemakers
The ‘Brother of Birhor’ Honoured With Padma Shri for Tribal Welfare in Chhattisgarh
Since 1989, Jageshwar Yadav has worked to improve education, healthcare and livelihoods among Chhattisgarh’s Birhor tribal community.
Why Doctor Khushbu Taori Modi Quit Her Government Job For SewaConnect
Former medical officer Dr Khushbu Taori Modi launched SewaConnect to transform NGO funding through a volunteer platform after serving as a government medical officer and
Meet Professor Ashoke Sen The First Indian Scientist To Win The Oskar Klein Medal
Theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian recipient of the Oskar Klein Medal for groundbreaking contributions to string theory.
From 176 Million Voters to Ballot Boxes: The Man Behind India’s First Elections
Discover how Sukumar Sen overcame the enormous logistical challenges of organising India’s first two general elections and helped establish the foundations of electoral democracy.
Avaada Foundation Supports Tribal Communities in Eastern UP Through Education, Healthcare and Rural Development
From educational resources and healthcare support to women’s empowerment and solar lighting, Avaada Foundation is addressing essential needs in tribal communities
How Archana Jaisal Brings 100 Rupee Coaching To Rural Uttar Pradesh Children
Archana Jaisal launched Shiksha Saathi, providing 100 rupee coaching to over 7,000 rural children while empowering local women educators.
Indian Physicist Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian To Win Oskar Klein Medal In 2026
Professor Ashoke Sen becomes the first Indian physicist to win the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for pioneering theoretical physics research.
The Woman Whose Secret Radio Broadcasts Helped Liberate Goa From Portuguese Rule
Goan freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai challenged Portuguese censorship through underground radio broadcasts before announcing Goa’s liberation in 1961.
IAS Dhatri Reddy Leaves London Banking Career to Build Andhra Pradesh’s Innovation Ecosystem
An IAS officer is helping widen access to entrepreneurship across Andhra Pradesh, with RTIH reporting support for over 2,500 startups and engagement with more than 5,200 founders.
Meet Mahipat Kavi: How a Padma Shri Awardee Used Puppetry to Inspire Social Change
Padma Shri awardee Mahipat Kavi performed 4,000+ shows, using puppetry to educate, inspire change and preserve heritage.
IAS Officer Takes Healthcare Beyond Roads to Reach Remote Tribal Families in MP
Barwani’s Collector is leading quarterly healthcare drives that take 13 essential health services to remote tribal households across difficult terrain.
How Odisha’s Babeijoda Village has Kept Cleanliness Alive for Over 15 Years
A local teacher’s initiative has grown into a community movement, with residents maintaining clean streets, managing waste and avoiding single-use plastic for over 15 years.
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