Balazs Gardi is an award winning photojournalist covering conflict, humanitarian crises, and environmental issues. His photography often explores underreported stories that evoke deep emotional responses. Gardi has worked extensively in war zones, documenting the impact of conflict on civilians, and has also focused on global water scarcity, migration, and climate change. His in-depth work during… Continue reading Balazs Gardi
A CNN Hero of the Year 2012, Pushpa set up a home in Nepal for children who once lived in prisons with their incarcerated parents. For seven years, she has been running a centre to provide them with education, food, medical care and a happy childhood outside of prison walls. The children call her “Mamu”… Continue reading Pushpa Basnet
While serving in the US military, Robin had a bone to pick with her big bosses: along with several other activists, she campaigned against the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, which forbade lesbians, gay and transgender people from serving openly. Herself a lesbian and survivor of abuse, Robin’s interest in girls’ and women’s issues led… Continue reading Robin Chaurasiya
Vandana Srinivasan is a Playback Singer, Indian Semi-classical Musician, Independent Artiste & Live Performer based in Madras. She has been working in the Indian Film Industry for over a decade with many notable film numbers across languages to her credit, as well as Live Concerts around the globe. She has had the honour of representing… Continue reading Vandana Srinivasan
Bilal Ghalib is an Iraqi American promoting the maker spaces (a “Do-It-Yourself”/ open-source platform) around the world. His makerspaces fostered ideas such as landmine detection systems and a heart monitor that works without the use of electricity, a limited resource in developing nations. WEBSITE: bilalghalib.com
In 2011, along with a friend, Tushar Vashisht conducted a lifestyle experiment living at the government-stipulated poverty line of Rs 32/day. The experiment and its documentation gave scientific voice to the poor, creating empathy amongst India’s privileged, and providing concrete policy solutions to the government. It also inspired him to co-found HealthifyMe, the world’s first… Continue reading Tushar Vashisht
Often called “Happiness Illustrator”, Alicia Souza is an artist known for her quirky designs. Based in Bengaluru, India, she has built a loyal fanbase through her distinctive, lighthearted illustrations that capture everyday life, humour, and emotions. She runs two online stores, selling a wide range of illustrated products, including planners, stationery, home decor, and accessories.… Continue reading Alicia Souza
Luke Iseman is an entrepreneur and innovator known for his work in hardware startups and climate technology. He is the co-founder and CEO of Make Sunsets, a startup focused on solar geoengineering to mitigate climate change.With over a decade of experience in hardware innovation, Iseman has founded and led multiple sustainability-focused startups, including Boxouse, a… Continue reading Luke Iseman
Param Jaggi is an environmental entrepreneur and inventor known for his innovative work in sustainable technology. His entrepreneurial journey began early; as a teenager, he gained recognition for inventing the Algae Mobile, a device that utilizes algae to convert carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles into oxygen. His passion for clean technology and sustainability has driven… Continue reading Param Jaggi
Joi Barua is a musician from Assam, India who fell in love with music at the age of four, after his father gifted him a violin. Growing up, his town had one piano and no music teachers, and his father had to cross the border and get him a keyboard from Bhutan. Since then, Joi… Continue reading Joi Barua
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