India, Nov. 16 -- Nestled amid the whispering pines and mist-kissed hills of Pangot, a quiet village near Nainital, something beautiful is taking shape - not just in the form of delicate crochet patterns, but in the renewed confidence of the women who create them. Here, threads are not just intertwined into yarn but into dreams, dignity, and independence - all thanks to the vision of a 29-year-old Ridhi.

What began as a humble idea in a schoolgirl's mind has today grown into 'Baini' - a grassroots enterprise transforming lives, one crochet stitch at a time. The name Baini, which means "sister" in Kumaoni, embodies the warmth, unity, and shared purpose of the women who are part of this movement.

"I was born and brought up in Nainital," R...