Changemakers
‘Someone Had to Step Up’: How a Madurai Startup Is Giving Chennai Cleaner, Safer Public Toilets
Thooya Innovation, the groundbreaking startup solution, is revolutionizing urban hygiene by replacing filthy public toilets with high-quality, free-to-use Loocafes, restoring dignity and safety to city dwellers across Tamil Nadu.
After Losing His Only Son, Gangaram Guarded Delhi’s Seelampur Crossing for Over Three Decades, Saving
A grieving father transformed personal tragedy into decades of selfless public service, becoming Seelampur’s quiet guardian of road safety.
Junoon Awards 2025: Celebrating Passion, Courage, and Community-led Climate Action
At Junoon ’25, Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust is recognised for blending conservation, culture and civic participation to build lasting climate resilience in the Himalayas.
Bengaluru Begins 2026 With ‘Recycle Resolutions’, A Reminder That Small Habits Still Matter
BBC Media Action’s Bengaluru campaign renews three proven waste habits to enhance recyclability and safeguard informal waste pickers’ dignity in 2026.
Roundglass Foundation Wins Junoon ’25 for Building Climate Resilience Across 2,900 Villages in Punjab
Roundglass Foundation was recognised at Junoon ’25 for community-driven climate solutions transforming rural Punjab through scale, sustainability, and local ownership.
“Talent Means Nothing Without Dignity”: How a 19-Year-Old Coach Transformed Girls’ Football in Rural Rajasthan
A young football coach in rural Rajasthan challenged taboos, prioritised menstrual dignity, and helped village girls rise as athletes and equals.
Hungary Unveils Solar-Heated Tunnels Keeping Strays 15°C Warmer, Slashing Hypothermia by 40% in Deadly Winters
Hungary’s solar-heated tunnels give stray dogs life-saving warmth in sub-zero winters.
₹5 Lakh Wings of Kindness: Karnataka School Headmaster Gifts Village Kids Their First Flight Ever
A devoted Karnataka school headmaster self-funded a Rs 5 lakh special flight for 24 top rural students, giving them their maiden aerial adventure to Bengaluru.
Delhi Girl Quit Her Job in 2007 to Help Hundreds of Rape Survivors Get Justice: Yogita Bhayana’s Nirbhaya Legacy
Yogita Bhayana reflects on supporting invisible rape survivors beyond Nirbhaya while leading 2025 protests for systemic justice reforms.
From Age-Group Cricket To IPL Glory, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Recognised by President Droupadi Murmu, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Bal Puraskar honour celebrates discipline, records and India’s growing faith in youth talent.
Breaking the Gender Gear: Himachal’s First Woman Truck Driver Neha Thakur Redefines India’s Highways
Neha Thakur, backed by her trucker father, defies gender norms to become Himachal’s pioneering female truck driver and YouTuber, inspiring a wave of women in logistics.
Who Is 10-Year-Old Shravan Singh? Young Hero Honoured for Helping Soldiers During Operation Sindoor
President Murmu honoured young Shravan Singh for providing vital supplies to soldiers during intense border tensions.
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