SocioStory · 75 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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Powerlifting? But she is a GIRL! So, what if I am a girl, thought Rishitaa Jain. “If anyone says that ‘I can’t’, I will simply say ‘Watch me’,” stated the young powerhouse of India. In a conversation with Socio Story, 18-year-old…
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As I walked in, I was greeted warmly by all the beautiful women and as I took my seat, I was glad to see the bright faces gleaming with smiles. These women, unfortunately, are not as blessed as us but they find happiness in every…
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It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells them they should not exist or makes them feel that their life is a curse. March 31 marks the International Transgender day of…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
Exactly a year ago, on March 17, 2020, the Supreme Court in its judgement upheld the right of women naval officers to be considered for Permanent Commission (PC) on a par with their male counterparts. The court had said that…
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Since a very young age, Vansh Tibrewal has been volunteering with organizations working towards providing education for underprivileged children. During one such experience, he observed that all the children he was teaching were…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
From non-acceptance, ostracization to discrimination and being forced into prostitution, the life of transgender’s is very tough and painful. While most of them have a similar story to share, there are only a few trans who were…
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Adding another feather to her illustrious career, legendary Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj became the first Indian woman cricketer and second internationally (after England’s Charlotte Edwards) to complete 10,000 runs in…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
When Tanya Daga met with an accident in 2018 in Dehradun, little did she know that her life would be at stake. Daga lost her left leg and was bedridden for more than six months. But this wonder girl took up the most challenging…
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Ask any woman about her hair and she would say that it is a defining characteristic of beauty and reflects herself. It is also said that your hair is your crown and your best accessory. However, when a person suffers from a…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
Every woman who approaches life with confidence and has tapped their potential, leaves an indelible mark on society. And if the success of every woman is an inspiration to another, the saying women are the real architects of the…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
During conversations and interactions with people from the LGBTQ community, I felt that there is a very thin line between how they were treated and how they are treated even after the Supreme Court of India declared transgender…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
The sound of bells, the beautifully decked up performers, the powerful expressions, the rhythmic steps that sets the stage vibrating - it’s all so appealing, right? Yes, this is what makes Dance- a purely magical and a…
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