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Living with osteogenesis imperfecta, artist Girija has built a livelihood and brand, “Magic in Little Hands”, turning lifelong pain into vibrant artwork. Her story honours her mother’s support and shows how disability need not limit creativity, independence or ambition. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
At Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Festival, thousands gather each year for music and art in a valley where single-use plastic is banned. Locally built bamboo structures, careful waste management and reuse-focused design have kept over 1.5 million plastic bottles out of circulation since 2018.
In Goa’s Surla village, a collective of 27 women weavers is reviving the traditional Kunbi saree while challenging caste stigma linked to the garment. Working from a repurposed cowshed, they are turning heritage craft into a source of income, dignity and community pride.
Highlighting six traditional winter beverages from regions like Kashmir and Gujarat, the article explains how recipes such as kahwa and masala doodh blend spices, nutrition and memory. These time-tested drinks offer warmth, strengthen immunity and keep local culinary traditions alive in Indian homes.
Social worker Sundeep Talwar collaborated with engineers to create NeoBolt, a motorised attachment that turns manual wheelchairs into battery-powered vehicles. Now used by over 7,000 people across India, it is helping users travel further, work more easily and regain independence.
At the India International Trade Fair in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is showcasing traditional products like handlooms, carpets and sweets alongside women-led enterprises and startups. The pavilion highlights how heritage and innovation together are creating new opportunities for young entrepreneurs from the state.
A World Toilet Day feature profiles Indians who once lived without toilets and now lead sanitation drives in their communities. By building toilets, creating village-level systems and driving awareness, they are helping reduce open defecation and restore dignity for thousands.
A village in Kozhivettumveli, Kerala built a statue for a beloved stray dog named Eldho, who became a local guardian and companion in the community. Locals rallied around him with care and respect, turning a stray into a symbol of communal kindness. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
