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Where There Is No Stage: Victoria Isaac, Her Violin, and the Care Homes of Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 31, 2026 2:58:41 PM IST

Most of Victoria Isaac's violin is played in care homes, not concert halls. In June, the social impact of that work won her a Changemaker Award in Gurugram. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 'Lakhpati Didi' inspires several to become self-reliant

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh) | July 18, 2026 2:56:52 PM IST

Once struggling to make ends meet for her family, a woman in Chhattisgarh's tribal-dominated Balrampur district has transformed her life remarkably, becoming 'Lakhpati Didi' by opting for piggery and motivating others to improve their livelihood. ... read..

From Rehabilitation to Renewal: Vadnagar's journey towards inclusive urban development

Vadnagar (Gujarat) | June 28, 2026 3:55:56 AM IST

Vadnagar, one of India's oldest living cities with a history spanning over 2,500 years and the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards becoming Gujarat's first slum-free city through a comprehensive rehabilitation initiative aimed at p ... read..

Brewing change in Bastar: Former women Naxals begin new life at Sukma's Tungal Natures Cafe

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | May 21, 2026 12:53:12 PM IST

In a unique rehabilitation initiative, surrendered women Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district are rebuilding their lives by working at the Tungal Natures Cafe, nestled amid the region's dense forests. ... read..

"I hid my hand for years": How a rare toe-to-finger surgery restored function and confidence in 18-year-old student

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 3:23:46 PM IST

Doctors at Manipal Hospitals in Dwarka, New Delhi, have successfully performed a complex toe-to-finger transfer surgery on an 18-year-old college student, restoring function and confidence after years of living with a severely deformed finger. ... read..

A story of change in the hills: Mandi's Pahadans village emerges as rural tourism model for self-reliance

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | April 30, 2026 1:23:42 PM IST

Sometimes, the true identity of a beautiful place lies not just in its scenic views, but in the dreams of the people who live there. Nestled in the serene hills of Mandi district, Pahadans Village is emerging as a unique example where tourism goes beyond ... read..

Dehradun's 'Upside-Down' school is rewriting the rules of learning

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 22, 2026 3:53:18 PM IST

In a quiet village surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, a small school in Katapatthar is challenging the very idea of what a classroom should look like. Here, learning does not remain confined within four walls--it often unfolds under the shade ... read..

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