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Aruna Raghuram

Shuayb Ahmed rescuing a checkered keelback from a furniture shop during floods. Pic: Courtesy of Environment

This Bengaluru animal lover quit job to rescue snakes; saved 7,000 so far

Shuayb Ahmed has rescued cobras, Russell’s vipers and many other snake species in the last 19 years, helping in biodiversity conservation. He conducts awareness programmes in schools, colleges and construction sites and runs a pet homestay in Bengaluru

By Aruna Raghuram
Sep 27, 2023 00:08 IST 8 Min read
Anu Mandal and Arup Kumar Baishya, founders of AVA Enterprise
This Assam couple quit jobs to promote forest conservation through handlooms
By Aruna Raghuram
Sep 06, 2023 00:16 IST 8 Min read
A volunteer from Coastal Impact conducting underwater biodiversity survey. Pic: Coastal Impact Environment
Coastal Impact: Adopt a coral and help conserve marine biodiversity
By Aruna Raghuram
Aug 02, 2023 00:12 IST 7 Min read
Bidriwork artisan Mohammad Mohsin at work Art & Culture
Bidri: The metal craft creating magic in black and silver for over 500 years
By Aruna Raghuram
Jul 03, 2023 00:25 IST 7 Min read
CHETNA using traditional media Enterprise
CHETNA: Using health and nutrition to address gender discrimination
By Aruna Raghuram
Jun 22, 2023 22:33 IST 9 Min read
Reap Benefit: Mobilising youth power to bring about civic change   Enterprise
Reap Benefit: Mobilising youth power to bring about civic change
By Aruna Raghuram
Aug 05, 2022 09:00 IST 8 Min read
Living Waters Museum was set up Dr Sara Ahmed in 2017 Environment
India’s only digital water museum inspires youth to work towards water equity
By Aruna Raghuram
May 15, 2023 16:26 IST 7 Min read
SAI Centre: Empowering the differently-abled Enterprise
SAI Centre: Novel neighbourhood initiative empowers adults with special needs
By Aruna Raghuram
Apr 05, 2023 12:31 IST 8 Min read
Echoes SOS employs speech and hearing-impaired staff Enterprise
Echoes SOS: This Delhi café employs speech & hearing-impaired people
By Aruna Raghuram
Mar 13, 2023 11:32 IST 7 Min read
SRIJAN’s efforts have helped over 3 lakh rural families since 1997 Enterprise
How Srijan is promoting self-reliance among rural communities
By Aruna Raghuram
Mar 03, 2023 16:54 IST 8 Min read
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