Changemakers
Married at 11, Father by 20, and Undeterred: How Ramlal Finally Cracked NEET‑UG in 2023
Ramlal Bhoi from rural Rajasthan defied early marriage and repeated failures to secure a medical career.
World Record: India’s Rohtash Khileri Becomes First to Stay 24 Hours on Europe’s Highest Peak Without Oxygen
Rohtash Khileri endured sub-zero temperatures to become the first human staying twenty-four hours atop Mount Elbrus solo.
From Sold Jewellery to Football Dreams: How an Adivasi Couple Sparked a Girls’ Sports Revolution in Rural West Bengal
In rural Hooghly, an Adivasi couple’s grassroots football academies are helping girls break gender barriers and dream beyond tradition.
Blood Test at ₹7, ECG at ₹25: Khan Sir Opens Ultra-Low-Cost Hospital in Patna, Making Healthcare Cheaper Than Govt Facilities
Khan Sir opens a hospital in Patna offering blood tests at ₹7 and ECGs at ₹25, inspired by his mother’s vision.
At 73, Nellai Moorthy Devotes His Pension and Time to Saving Sparrows in Tamil Nadu With 24,000 Handmade Nests
A retired government officer from Tamil Nadu has spent seven years creating thousands of sparrow nests and planting palm trees to restore fragile ecosystems.
Historic Win: Indian-Origin Mathematician Nalini Joshi Named NSW Scientist of the Year 2025
Indian-origin Professor Nalini Joshi becomes the first mathematician named NSW Scientist of the Year for her quantum security research.
No Wi-Fi, No Barriers: How an Offline AR App Is Reimagining Learning in 121 Tribal Schools Across Maharashtra
An offline augmented reality app is helping tribal students in Maharashtra visualise complex concepts and bridge learning gaps.
Turning Winter into Warmth: Wishes and Blessings Steps Up Relief for North India’s Most Vulnerable
As a harsh cold wave grips North India, Wishes and Blessings is delivering warmth, dignity, and hope to vulnerable communities.
When Protection Meets Smart Enforcement: Bengaluru Engineer Builds Smart Helmet That Catches Traffic Violators in Real Time
A Bengaluru engineer has transformed his riding helmet into a smart tool that records traffic violations and sends evidence to police, promoting safer roads through citizen-led technology.
‘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.
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