SocioStory · 70 stories
Stories of NGOs, social heroes, CSR teams and volunteers from across India. Every one is checked by an editor before it goes live.
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Dance is art in motion, an expression and an emotion. Be it her startling and sparkling eyes, fluid and balletic gestures, rhythmic and intricate actions, supple and graceful moves, Geeta Chandran is a name to reckon with. A…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
From teamwork, resilience, self-reliance, and confidence, sport is one of the great drivers of gender equality. The theme for the International Women’s Day 2022 campaign is #BreakTheBias. Sport is one such area which has been…
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Standing tall with the title of ‘Best Smile’, beauty queen Priyadarshini Nieharika was recently crowned ‘Face of North Mrs India-Pride of Nation’. Every woman’s success is an inspiration to another and Socio Story believes that…
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‘Gender equality’ must become a ‘lived reality’ and that is when we can progress as a nation where every person deserves dignity and respect. Even today, there is so much stigma around the transgender community. Every year,…
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In just one year, India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia. Also, the gender gap in India has…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
"When I wanted a helping hand, I found a paw instead and there was no turning back”. This forms the crux of any relationship Jude Relangi has had with his dogs and all other animals that he has worked with. Animals don't judge.…
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When the decision to allow women into the National Defence Academy (NDA) was announced by the Centre recently, joy knew no bounds. Although it would take some time to frame guidelines to pave the way for women to take NDA…
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From winning the hearts of audiences to garnering appreciation from eminent singers/actors/artistes across the country, singing sensation Shanmukha Priya from Visakhapatnam shares her roller-coaster journey with Socio Story while…
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A National champion, an international women’s tennis player from India having 3 International singles titles and 8 doubles titles to her name with current singles world ranking 620 and national ranking 4, this young tennis player…
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The pandemic has not only impacted industries and business but also created a havoc in the start-up ecosystem. As per data, nearly 20% of women-owned businesses have been wiped out. In such difficult times, WE Hub (Women…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
‘Too Fat, Too Skinny, Too Short, Too Tall, too anything’: There’s a sense that we’re all ‘Too’ something, and we’re all not ‘enough’. This is Life. Our bodies change. Our minds change. Our hearts change. ‘Change’, is inevitable.…
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This year on August 15, India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day. While the celebrations include Flag hoisting, Parade, Speech by the Prime Minister, singing patriotic songs and National anthem, this year will be special as…
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