Forbes India Rewind 2021: Our best photos of the year
2021 is the year when self-evaluation triggered by the lockdown, and valuations that skyrocketed businesses kept us glued to an OTT series-like unravelling of our times. These remarkable photos mark a
Students at the RG Halli government school in Bengaluru, mostly children of migrant labourers, farmers and daily wage earners, had challenges accessing in the wake of the pandemic. On the other side of the billion-dollar edtech boom, these children have been unable to access the most basic forms of online education. Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 09 dated April 23, 2021.
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Staring at a bankrupt venture after a decade, and starting up in his 40s, always knew he was an entrepreneur at heart, and he was willing to bet on it. Frugal, practical but bold, the 63-year-old founder"s venture Indigo Paints had a blockbuster IPO this yearForbes India Vol 13 Issue 27 dated December 17, 2021
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, deputy superintendent at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram, put his decades-long experience of tackling health crises in other countries to use in fighting Covid-19 back home, leading the charge despite suffering a heart attack in November 2020.Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 02 dated January 15, 2021.
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Hyderabad-based is solving India&rsquos growing trash problem by using digital technology to connect waste generators, processors and recyclers. The team (from left) Vikram Prabakar, Abhay Deshpande, Abhishek Deshpande, Anirudha Jalan and Ekta Narain want to channelise 3 million metric tonnes of waste through Recykal&rsquos system by 2025.Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 24 dated December 24, 2
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, India&rsquos biggest electric two-wheeler maker, is set for a high-voltage fight as rivals, including Hero MotoCorp, firm up an aggressive plan to charge up the EV market.Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 18 dated August 27, 2021.
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Hailing from Gargadbahal village in Baragaon tehsil of Odisha&rsquos Sundargarh district, grassroots was instrumental in taking Covid-19 care to the bottom of the pyramid this year. But workers like Kullu, who belong to a Scheduled Tribe, remain overworked and underpaid, and also have to bear the brunt of casteism and untouchability during door-to-door visits.Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 26
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Deep tech startup founders Laina Emmanuel and Rimjhim Agrawal (left) are building a neuro-informatics platform that could equip brain surgeons and psychiatrists with vital information about their patients. Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 26 dated December 3, 2021
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hustled hard to make it to IIT, and then the duo stunned everyone by selling cows and buffaloes online on their Animals platform. Their dream? To improve the lives of farmers by making dairy farming significantly more productive and profitable. Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 22 dated October 22, 2021.
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Rohan Pate has single-handedly built Blades of Glory in Pune into the world&rsquos largest, with 2,000 rare collectibles on display and close to 50,000 others waiting to be showcased. The main aim of the museum is to recognise India&rsquos heroes, honour and remember former cricketers and preserve its rich cricketing culture. Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 13. JUNE 18, 2021
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has led the women&rsquos hockey team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, helping them build a legacy. With Olympic qualifications beginning in 2022, Rampal will be key to the team&rsquos hopes in Paris 2024. Forbes India Vol 13 Issue 26 dated December 3, 2021
