Where most people see waste, sculptor Priyaranjan Baral sees art. A trained artist from BK College of Art & Crafts, he has spent the last nine years transforming Bhubaneswar's discarded tyres, rusted iron, broken vehicle parts, and plastic waste into stunning public sculptures. Today, over 50 tonnes of scrap have found a second life in the form of 30 larger-than-life installations.
From majestic horses and graceful peacocks to Odissi dancers, Konark-inspired creations, and tributes to the people who keep the city running, Baral's impact goes beyond art. He has also brought together and mentored 20 young artists -- they are now training others. His powerful story leaves us with a simple question: If beauty can be found in what we throw away, what else are we discarding too soon?
Watch to read the story of this #ForceForGood hero, and share this if you believe that waste isn't the end but the beginning of something extraordinary.
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In partnership with @AdityaBirlaGrp
Once, Uddeysha Sachan was the child who was thrown out of school because his family couldn't pay the fees.
Today, he is changing the lives of 400 underprivileged children through his free school, Gurukulam – School of Happiness.
From child labour and poverty to confidence, skills, and education, he is giving children the opportunities he never had.
One man's struggle became hundreds of children's hope.
His dream is to take Gurukulam to every city and every village across India. If you'd like to support his mission, you can reach out at +91 84678 33822.
#EducationForAll #InspiringStories #YouthChangemaker #SocialImpact #CommunityDevelopment
[Free Education Initiative, Underprivileged Children Education, Social Entrepreneur India, Community Impact Story, Educational Changemakers]
Most cafes chase menus.
This one chased a mission.
Inside a small cafe in Ahmedabad, something different is cooking.
Not just food. A mindset shift.
Nishtha Chauhan left a high-paying aerospace job.
To build something most people thought was risky — a zero-waste, millet-first cafe called Cafe Aarambh.
No plastic. No food waste culture.
No “more is better” mindset.
Just simple, local, seasonal food.
And a system designed to respect every grain, every leaf, every drop.
But the real impact isn’t on the plate.
It’s in the kids.
Over 2,000 children have walked through its workshops.
Touching soil. Growing vegetables. Cooking their own millet meals.
When children learn that food is connected to the earth, they don’t just eat differently.
They live differently.
That’s the beginning Cafe Aarambh chose to create.
And it’s still unfolding.
#Sustainability #FoodSystems #ClimateAction
What if the answer to Delhi’s scorching summers isn’t an AC, but smarter design?🏡
For 40 years, Anita and Vijay’s home has stayed over 10°C cooler than the outside temperature using natural ventilation, a central courtyard, insulated ceilings, and thoughtful architecture.
Add a terrace garden, composting, rainwater harvesting, and solar power, and you have a home that gives back to nature while keeping its residents comfortable.
Would you live in a house like this?
#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyLiving #GreenLiving #ClimateAction #EnvironmentAwareness
[Sustainable Home Design, Eco Friendly Living, Green Architecture, Passive Cooling Solutions, Sustainable Lifestyle India]
For generations, girls in this community were pushed into a life they never chose.
But one IPS officer believed their future could be different.
Through education, trust, and relentless action, IPS officer Veerendra Mishra helped over 5,000 girls break free from the cycle of exploitation and build independent lives.
Today, they are becoming nurses, teachers, and engineers.
One mission. Thousands of transformed futures.
@veerendramishra
#WomenEmpowerment #SocialChange #EducationForAll #HumanRights #PositiveImpact
[Women Empowerment, Human Trafficking Prevention, Girls Education, Social Reform, Community Development]
What started with a question about polluted drinking water has now won three Indian teens one of the world’s biggest environmental prizes.
16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta just became the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026 after creating “Plas-Stick”, using powdered tamarind seed as the base for an all-natural microplastic clumping agent.
The idea came after the trio visited rural communities where people stored drinking water in shared containers without access to advanced filtration.
Today, microplastics have been found everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the human brain and even placentas. But while most people are still discussing the problem, these teens are already building a solution.
The team received $12,5000 each through The Earth Prize to develop their creation and to make safer drinking water more accessible.
#EarthPrize #Microplastics #IndianInnovators #CleanWater #ClimateSolutions
[Microplastics, Clean Water, Teen Innovators, Earth Prize]
Can a simple plate of breakfast, quietly shape a student’s future?
In a small town in Karnataka, a couple has been doing just that for years.
In Kotturu, a humble eatery—fondly known as Tippanna Hotel or Prema Ajji Hotel—is more than a food stop.
For decades, it has been a lifeline for students chasing big dreams on small budgets.
Here, a full breakfast costs just ₹10.
Idlis, dosa, paddu, rice bath—simple meals, served with care.
At a time when rising costs are forcing small eateries to increase prices, this couple chose a different path.
They kept meals affordable, so students never have to choose between hunger and education.
The owner was never formally educated. Perhaps that’s what makes this effort even more powerful.
He knows what missed opportunities feel like. And today, he makes sure others don’t have to.
For students, this isn’t just food.
It’s dignity, consistency, and one less worry before class.
#PositiveNews #ActofKindness #GoodNews #Karnataka
[₹10 breakfast Karnataka, affordable student meals, Tippanna Hotel Kotturu]
#OnThisDay in 2010, Deandra Dottin smashed a 38-ball hundred against South Africa - the first century in women's T20Is.
16 years later, it remains the fastest in the format - no other batter has gone quicker than 46 balls 🤯