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A matchmaking service in India has brought together over 150 senior citizens seeking companionship in their golden years. Happy Seniors proves that finding love after 50 is not only possible but beautiful.
A global movement born from one woman's vision now connects hundreds of organizations across 75 cities on every continent. They're using an ancient principle to tackle modern challenges from poverty to terrorism.
Across rural India, women who never used microphones before now run community radio stations that reach 400,000+ people. These grassroots broadcasters are tackling everything from healthcare to farming in local dialects, putting storytelling back in community hands.
Products made by inmates from 18 prisons across Haryana are drawing crowds at one of India's largest craft fairs. The initiative is helping prisoners learn valuable skills while changing how society sees them.
A 500-year-old poet who fought caste discrimination is experiencing a modern revival, drawing global pilgrims and inspiring social change. India's Prime Minister recently visited sacred sites honoring this champion of equality.
When Karan Shah found the only accessible lift broken at his metro station, he spent 45 minutes calling for help before being told to "go on foot." His journey home in his wheelchair exposed how far we still have to go on accessibility.
Strategic foolishness—taking calculated risks that look crazy to others—has driven breakthroughs in business, art, and social change. New thinking shows knowing when to embrace uncertainty instead of clinging to certainty is a rare skill that separates those who reshape culture from those who play it safe.
A new survey reveals that 86% of pubs across England now offer no-alcohol and low-alcohol beer options, marking a major shift in drinking culture. The rise of sober-curious living is transforming both the beverage industry and social spaces.
A new initiative launching July 4th wants to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve problems in their own communities. With $200 million in funding, "Be The People" is betting that Americans want to help but just don't know where to start.