Indian Changemaker Archives

‘Dhwani’ of interstellar knowledge, the teen changemaker takes quantum leaps

by Suruchi Kapoor | Apr 30, 2022

(April 30, 2022) Nothing deters Dhwani Vani. Quantum physics, blackholes or the relationship between space and time – If a subject fills her with trepidation, she dives headlong into research to grasp it, or asks her mentors. The 16-year-old Nasa and Cern...

A bright Spark: Akarsh Shroff impacts thousands with his non-profit & social entrepreneurship

by sanjana | Apr 26, 2022

(April 26, 2022) Akarsh Shroff’s journey into volunteering started in school. As president of the social welfare committee, National Public School, RNR, Bengaluru, he visited orphanages and schools meant for the visually impaired. Appalled by the conditions, this...

Diana Awardee Aditi Gera rose above toxicity to find sisterhood through Empowerette

by sekhar | Apr 15, 2022

(April 15, 2022) “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me..,” said legendary American animator, Walt Disney, on the many challenges he overcame on his journey to success. For the 21-year-old Aditi...