Mumbai
A duo from Mumbai and 200 government school students are changing the way we learn science
Mumbai based organisation Universe Simplified is empowering children to create inventions that can solve pertinent problems in their community When Henna Khan was a child, she was obsessed with the seamless and unending fringes of the vast sky. She would spend all of her time wanting to know more about the stars, and galaxies and …
How a biker duo is riding from India to Scotland to create educational, ecological & sustainable solutions for thousands along the way
After meeting in a Pune artist residency, Ben Reid-Howells, a peace educator and Kumar Prashant, an Indian upcycling artist decided to sell everything they owned and embarked on a journey of motorcycle travel from India to Scotland—one motherland to another. Aptly titled Vasudhaiva Ride, during the journey, the duo decided to carry out a series …
A 19-year-old engineering student is using his pocket money to serve the dejected of the society
Ribhu Mukherjee of Mumbai is your regular 19 year old. Studying for an engineering degree at Symbiosis International University, Pune, he is extremely enthusiastic like many his age. He studies hard and harbors hobbies like travelling, writing, sketching and music. But, what sets Ribhu apart is that beyond his study and interests, he spends his …
How a Mumbai based start-up is bringing art to everyone and changing the way they socialize
Art has always been utilized as a medium of expression. May it be a prehistoric cave painting, medieval masterpieces or pop art, art has always expressed the opinion of an era by just a stroke of the brush. But even today Art, specifically painting, is considered to be the forte of an ARTIST and not …
An IT professional from Mumbai who provides Shelter to Hundreds of Birds and Butterflies
The concept of giving gifts stem from an affinity to show affection to those we love. While, at times, some gifts are just bought and passed along as mere formality, others have a thoughtful foundation to them. These are gifts that can practically change our lives and our perspective towards it. Arundhati Mhatre, a software …
The reaction from a Chief Ticket Inspector on a confession letter from a 20-year old for not buying tickets will amaze you!
Thousands of passengers avail the services of the local trains every day in bustling heartland of Mumbai. But, more often than not, most of these passengers travel without tickets and often brandish it as a sign of privilege and wit. Very few truly realize that it is their duty, as a citizen of this nation, …
This Signal School in Thane gives street children a new beginning through education
Signal Shaala or the Signal School, is a school like no other. For one, it does not stand tall in a well-structured building. Signal Shaala is a shipment container transformed into a mini-school, sitting smug under a bridge in a heavy-traffic area of Thane city. The container shuts out the noise from the traffic above. …
Mumbai’s College Students come together to clean Juhu Beach post Ganpati Visarjan
Every Mumbaikar boasts of the majestic sea and beaches that adorn the city. However, what they cannot boast of, is the garbage that is left behind every year after Ganpati Visarjan on the beaches of the city. To show strength and the impact of collective action, Free A Billion in collaboration with Indian Development Foundation conducted …
An upscale restaurant in Mumbai where every member of its service team are individuals with hearing and speech impairments
Out of the vast and diverse population of India, a large number of individuals are those who suffer with some form of disability. Although it is not a hidden fact, but the abjection and differentiation they receive from the majority is evident. And while the acceptance from society for such individuals has been lukewarm, there …
A Bollywood Music Director who bought a hill to start his own Wildlife Reserve
STORY OF MUSIC DIRECTOR ABHISHEK RAY WHO STARTED HIS OWN WILDLIFE RESERVE WHICH IS NOW HOME TO TIGERS, LEOPARDS AND 600 VARIETIES OF BIRDS AND OTHER SPECIES Since childhood, there were just two things around which the life of young Abhishek Ray revolved. They were Music and Wildlife. Singing hymns and visiting the zoo was …
