Responsible Stars

One person can change the world and Tulsi Gowda epitomizes this quote like no one else. Also known as "Encyclopedia of Forest" for her vast knowledge about various trees and plants, she has singlehandedly planted one lakh trees in Karnataka. Tulasi Gowda was born in a poor tribal family and lost her father when she...

It's no secret that Irfan Pathan comes from humble beginnings. He decided to go back to his roots before announcing retirement from all forms of cricket, and he chose to do so with Yuva Unstoppable’s kids who come from underprivileged backgrounds. The philanthropist and former cricketer was in Mumbai last year to inaugurate the...

Climate change has grabbed the attention of many celebrities, who utilize every opportunity or platform they get to speak about it. Oscars has been one of the significant platforms where the academy winners use their fame to talk about issues that are important to them. Leonardo Dicaprio's Speech on Climate Action at Oscars 2016 It was...

In today’s fast-paced life, everyone is in an indefinite race against time. There are so many aspirations, expectations and dreams that demand constant hard work. Taking time out to do something for someone seems like a luxury only rich people can afford. The truth however is, that one does not have to be rich economically...

When India gained Independence, the British did not believe that it would sustain as a single nation owing to the extreme difference in cultures across its various states. They also did not believe that the country could sustain as a democracy for a long time because the majority of the population of the country...

The valour of the Indian army is to be celebrated every day as there are countless stories of the soldiers sacrificing their lives for the nation. A lot has already been said about our army's endeavours and victories on the battlefield but the army has played a huge role in one more problem that...

January 12 is observed as National Youth Day in India since 1985 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Vivekananda played a crucial role in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He played a significant role in reshaping the western perspective of India as well as in spreading knowledge on...

Social media has become highly relevant in every aspect of life today. From posting pictures of oneself to displaying one’s talent, from teaching to inspiring, from connecting to governing, social media plays a key role in the daily life of every individual. The tool which was once used for recreational purposes is now a...

The state whose capital city houses major business houses, celebrities and crème de la crème of the country has been in distress because of severe floods. The total death toll in the past three weeks arising from flood or rain-related accidents across five districts in western Maharashtra has risen to 50 even as floodwaters have...

The state of Assam is facing one of its most devastating floods ever, with the calamity affecting more than 50 lakh people across 30 of the state’s total 33 districts. Hard Rock Cafe is set to host a power packed fundraising concert #ForAssam to aid victims of the calamitous floods tomorrow, 2nd August, in Mumbai. The gig...

Conservation of forests and their biodiversity is very important especially after the UN report that said that a million species may be extinct very soon. This makes the jobs of forest officers and guards of great consequence. Forest is not an easy place to live or work in. With various herbivores and carnivores walking in...

Once a bureaucrat proves that they are credible, nobody dares to threaten them directly. This is the experience of a brave IAS officer Dr Renu Raj in the state of Kerala. Dr Raj who scored All India Rank 2 in 2014 batch of the UPSC civil services exam in her first attempt, received her first...