Meet The Changemakers Who Are Blazing A Trail And Inspiring Others 

Often, all it takes to bring about positive change is a small spark in the mind, a germ of an idea that has the potential to grow into something big that offers benefits few knew existed. In our Cover Story, we catch up with some individuals who are leaving an indelible mark through some pioneering work in their chosen fields.

From farming and education to music and films, they have carved out their own unique identity. And then there are those who have taken the road less travelled by. These are stories that inspire and give renewed hope for the future. It’s been many months since India rolled out what has been described as the world’s largest vaccination drive. Availability of Covid 19 vaccines has grown steadily. Unfortunately, so has vaccine hesitancy. Breakthrough infections, or infections in fully-vaccinated people, have only added to doubts in many people’s minds. In our City Health section, we dispel some of the myths surrounding vaccines by breaking down the issue into simple questions and getting you the answers.

The bottomline, according to a top health expert, is that vaccination reduces the severity of Covid 19 and cuts the mortality risks associated with it. There is perhaps nothing more exhilarating than exploring nature and heritage when they come together seamlessly. In this edition, we explore one such destination, located in Dhenkanal. A heritage property, this is a palace located on a hill overlooking dense forests. It’s not just humans who bore the brunt of the pandemic-induced lockdowns since last year. It also took a toll on stray animals.

These trying times have seen the emergence of some good samaritans who have come to their rescue. Our City Lights section catches up with some of them as they describe what motivated them to step forward and help. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims at changing the system to bring it in sync with global realities and requirements while building on traditional practices. City Interactive takes a close look at the inportance of teachers in this endeavour. In City Lights, we connect with an entrepreneur who has been trying to make a difference through something that is intrinsically linked with health diagnostics. Debaditya Dutta discusses a new device that does away with the need to use needles for routine tests. The Fashion & Lifestyle section brings you some cool hair and skin tips to beat the summer blues.