India is the seventh biggest country in the world, with the second largest population. But a sizeable proportion of citizens live in rural areas, where the healthcare infrastructure is poor. Karma Healthcare is using tech to bridge this gap and make quality and affordable services accessible.

A decade ago, wellness in India was limited to hair and skin products that kept people looking young. Now, its health and beauty industry is expected to be worth $16 billion by 2015. How are India’s Gen X and Y combining nutrition, fitness and alternative therapy to both look and feel good?

Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems in the developing world, but it’s highly preventable if diagnosed soon enough. Access to medical equipment is often a problem - but Medtronix uses mobiles to diagnose patients in the most underserved areas of rural India.

In emerging markets, social responsibility is more than marketing; it can improve the lives of billions. By better connecting consumers, a new social initiative from telecoms giant Tata Docomo is tackling India's growing blood deficit.