Society  

Shantabai was married off at the age of 12. In 1984, when Shantabai's elder daughter was 8 years old, her husband succumbed to a heart attack. Shantabai resorted to working in others' fields, earning a mere Rs 50 for 8 hours of labour. To sustain a living, she took up her husband’s occupation, and became the country's first female barber.

Amir Hindustani, a popular influencer, captures the essence of old Lucknow through his videos, resonating with lakhs of viewers across the country. Popularly known as ‘Lucknow ki Baji,’ he creates content that reflects the conversations and dynamics of middle-class families.

The increased online presence and diminishing real life connections with people, are significantly affecting people’s lifestyle. Experts suggest that adopting changes in your lifestyle may help with finding relief from distress.

The IMF evaluated the potential consequences of AI and expressed concerns about its potential to cause social and economic inequality globally. IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged policymakers to actively take measures to prevent such circumstances arising from the use of AI.

Mahi launched her campaign in the year 2011, and established an organization called Anunay Education and Welfare Society. The primary objective of this organization was to provide education to children from poor background while making them informed about the drug addiction.

When her husband suffered a paralysis attack, Poonam found herself assuming the role of the breadwinner of the family. She is a skilled mechanic from Lucknow, her work is appreciated by some people, while the others struggle to believe that a woman can efficiently repair bike and car parts.

Preeti Hinge is a resident of Wathoda village of Nagpur. She runs a carpentry workshop in the village with the name Jai Shri Ganesh Furniture Mart. She is breaking stereotypes with her dedication to carpentry.

A couple living in Ponnani came up with the concept of community kitchens, and since then the business has only prospered. The community kitchen is operated by the Chevarambalam Women’s Cooperative Society, which also serves as a source of income for local women.

Noida’s Rohit Goswami experienced failure in class 12. His father encouraged him to learn a lesson from the setbacks. Motivated by this, he founded ‘Yuva Soch Army,’ dedicated to assisting people in overcoming challenging situations and contributing to society.

In 2018, Devanshi Yadav established an NGO named ‘Ram Ashray Welfare Society’ in honour of her father. The organization strives to help underprivileged children. In 2019, she adopted her first child named Vanmayi, and in 2022, she adopted two girls from Uganda.  

The District Administration of Gonda has launched a new and unique campaign idea to support the livelihoods of those belonging to underprivileged sections of society. Under the leadership of DM Neha Sharma, the campaign ‘Har Ghar Neki Ki Deewar’ has been launched to donate reusable items to the people in need.

Nityanand Sharma’s campaign can literally be heard by everyone. In his unique campaign idea, he blows conch shells with his supporters to attract the attention of BMC officials for the reconstruction of the potholes. So far, he has managed to repair over 500 potholes in Mumbai.

The nests that Gurpreet installed some 16 years ago, have finally borne fruitful results. Almost 80 % of these nests are occupied with birds and 14 endangered species have returned to their original habitats. His organization Bird’s Environment and Earth Reviving Hands Society works for the wellbeing of these species. 
 

Snehil Kunwar Singh from Jaunpur secured fourth rank in the results of UPPSC-J. Snehil’s father motivated him to study law. In this interview, he shares how his father introduced him to the various aspects of how the judicial system functions and the verdicts of the judiciary affects the society. Forging a deep interest in the law studies, Snehil decided to become a judge.

The nests that Gurpreet installed some 16 years ago, have finally borne fruitful results. Almost 80 % of these nests are occupied with birds and 14 endangered species have returned to their original habitats. His organization Bird’s Environment and Earth Reviving Hands Society works for the wellbeing of these species.