A lineman turned savior for a village in Nargund Taluk

For this 25-year-old lineman, it was just another task in the line of duty. Manjunath Kumbar, a lineman attached to Hescome section in Konnur village of Nargund taluk, swam through swelling floodwaters of Malaprabha river to turn on art electric transformer to ensure drinking water supply to the village was restored. The incident that happened on […]

In a nutshell: Man who went out of his way to save the turtles

Soumya Ranjan Biswal from Odisha spends most of his time creating awareness about olive ridley turtles and the marine ecosystem. He and his college junior, Dilip Kumar Biswal, take turns to don the costume of a cheerful turtle as they travel along Odisha’s coast to create awareness about the environment among the fishing communities. He’s […]

Teacher pays it forward, donates land for school

Orphaned at six and supported by fellow villagers who got him enrolled into a primary school, Ramsaran Shakya finished his BEd and joined a private school 5km from his village. To return the favor, this teacher from Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj, who is now 56, donated his one-acre ancestral land to build a primary school in […]

Pothole Raja: An Initiative To Fix Pothole Menace

Perhaps there is not a city in India that is alien to potholes. It is a prominent feature of most Indian roads, be it in a metro city or otherwise. Indians have mocked the authorities’ inability to ensure well-maintained roads, with a Bengaluru artist hilariously recreating the iconic moonwalk on potholes. Although we are used […]

Held back by fate but won the race of dreams!

An incident in 2010 that changed the life of Chennai-born Naidhroven, has inspired many to work even harder to accomplish one’s aspirations. His fate met with muscular dystrophy and thus was left with no choice but to start using a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The MBA student, who had dreamt of working […]

DOBARA : Virtual Wellbeing

This is a story about a mother-daughter duo. This is a story depicting the power and magic of intergenerational collaboration. This is the story of how the DOBARA Senior Wellbeing Network adapted to the 2020 global lockdown. DOBARA, (based in Hyderabad,India), is a non-profit organisation that has been a determined advocate of the ageing community […]

Trifed: 2017-2021- Spectacular, Revolutionary!

Trifed: 2017-2021 Spectacular, Revolutionary! At a time when the economy globally is reeling under an unprecedented pandemic, a spirited bureaucrat with right political guidance and support gears up and steers Trifed, a little-known Federation, to break new grounds and achieve many times more than what it had achieved in its first three decades! How would […]

Unlocking Lifelong Learning in Jammu and Kashmir

High up in the mountainous terrain of Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir, the Road To School program, implemented by Learning Links Foundation, has successfully unlocked doors to lifelong learning for two young girls. Aimed at addressing the learning needs of children in rural, tribal and low-income communities, the Road To School initiative is being […]

“Mo Haatha, Safa Haatha”

Washing hands with soap and water can reduce the chances of contracting respiratory infections by 16% and reduce deaths associated with diarrheal diseases by 50%1. Despite being such a crucial determinant of personal health and wellness, the habit of regular handwashing is followed by a relatively small number of people. A survey by the National […]

Nexus of Good celebrates Women on International Women’s Day!

This Women’s day, let’s celebrate women who have stepped out of their comfort zone, broken all the barriers around them to create a sustainable impact on the world, and on us. Home Garden With 100 Kinds of Plants Earns This Lady the Name of ‘Hariyali Didi’ Pushpa Sahu is a home gardener who grows over […]