In 2003, Vedanta Resources wanted to start mining operations in the Niyamgiri hills, which are home to the indigenous Dongria Kondh tribe. What followed was a long battle between the two groups and the historic decision of the Supreme Court.

Satya Rani Chadha fought hard for justice for her daughter, who fell victim to a dowry-related death. She, along with Shahjahan Apa, established an organization called Shakti Shalini that aimed to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, providing them with a platform for justice. It is because of their influence that the definition of dowry has been redefined.

Gaura Devi started the revolutionary Chipko Movement in the 1970s. It was her bravery that brought in a new era of environmental consciousness and community-led conservation efforts.

As spring makes its entry and the harvests are done, the Khasis of Meghalaya organize a festival every year to celebrate and thank their Creator for blessing them with life and good things.