A village where houses have no doors and locks. A bridge made of roots that is over 100 years old. A restaurant proudly run by acid-attack survivors. A man who offers rides on his motorcycle for free. A city where taxis are beautified with colourful interiors.

These are five stories from around India and Pakistan. All of them have one thing in common – a deep care for humans and nature. At a time when the news can often be bleak, this video by Great Big Story throws light on what’s going right.

The first stop is Maharashtra’s Shani Shingnapur, where crime is almost non-existent and residents don’t think twice about leaving their homes unlocked when they go out of town. The journey continues to the ancient living bridges of Nongriat in Meghalaya. In Agra, a workforce of women drawing strength from their suffering inspires awe. The viewer is then transported to Hyderabad in Pakistan, where a motorcycle mechanic helps the needy commute. The journey ends with a sneak peek into the colourful interiors of taxis in Mumbai that often come with messages on serious issues such as women’s rights and road safety.

Catch these stories in the video below.

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