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.

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.

With one doctor per 1,800 people, India has a scarcity of trusted medical professionals, resulting in a large healthcare gap where citizens don’t have access to medical advice. Lybrate is a health communication platform hoping to provide an answer, envisioning itself as a Facebook for healthcare.

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?