“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

At 83, Suryanarayan has dedicated himself to living this principle. For the past 24 years, the retired manager has been sweeping and cleaning the streets of HSR Layout in Bengaluru every morning, transforming it into a spotless neighbourhood with clean drains, lush greenery, and no unsightly garbage spots.

For Suryanarayan, keeping his surroundings clean comes naturally. Growing up in a family of farmers, he developed a love for planting trees and nurturing the environment. Today, at an........

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