Every Life Has a Story Worth Sharing
At Rising People India, we believe that inspiration is everywhere — in the artist who creates beauty from struggle, the entrepreneur who builds a business from scratch, the social worker who dedicates their life to others, and the everyday hero who quietly changes their community.
Our mission is simple: find these people and tell their stories so they can inspire millions more across India and beyond.
Maharshi Desai
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
"I started Rising People India in 2018 with one simple belief — every person has a story that can change someone's life. We are here to find those stories and share them with all of India."
What We Stand For
Our core values guide every story we tell
Authenticity
Every story we publish is real, verified, and told with integrity. No fabrications, no exaggerations.
Impact
We prioritize stories that have created positive change — in communities, in industries, in lives.
Inclusivity
From rural changemakers to urban entrepreneurs — every corner of India has inspiring people.
Excellence
We curate with care. Only the most inspiring, well-written, and well-photographed stories make it through.
Respect
We treat every subject with dignity and tell their story in the way they want it told.
Inspiration
If our stories don't inspire at least one person to act, we haven't done our job.
Stories We Celebrate
Inspiring individuals across every walk of life