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Senior Citizens Up Their Professional Skills, Thanks to This PC-Training Programme

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Senior Citizens Up Their Professional Skills, Thanks to This PC-Training Programme

Oct 26, 2016 03:45 pm | Anandita Jumde



The Jobs 60+ programme, run by Bengaluru-based Nightingales Medical Trust, is introducing senior citizens to the world of PCs to help them prepare for a fresh career start in today's technology driven world.

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Bengaluru Runner Helps an Accident Victim during a Marathon & Raises Rs 5 Lakh for His Treatment

Oct 26, 2016 03:22 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Bengaluru runner Kannan Sundararajan saved the life of an accident victim during a marathon and helped the injured youth raise money for his treatment.

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TBI Food Secrets: 18 Traditional Indian Breads That You Must Absolutely Try Out

Oct 26, 2016 02:12 pm | Sanchari Pal



For those of you who have wondered about the difference between the dhebra and the rotla, here is an article that explores the culinary secrets of India's bread basket and more!

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This Diwali, Our Young Reader Shares His Mother's Special Maharashtrian Chiwda Recipe with You All

Oct 26, 2016 01:46 pm | Anando Ghosh



This festive season, indulge in preparing Chiwda and gift it to your friends and relatives. This is how.

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Trying to Fight Depression? Don't Give up, Here Are 10 Organisations You Can Turn to for Help

Oct 26, 2016 01:18 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



According to WHO, India is one of the most depressed countries in the world. But help is at hand, from these 10 organisations, to help those fighting this debilitating illness.

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TBI Blogs: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Indian Kabaddi

Oct 26, 2016 12:58 pm | Knappily



Did you know that Kabaddi was invented in Tamil Nadu? Tracing the fascinating history of the game and breaking down the nail-biting final that won India its third World Champion title.

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Gutsy Women Sarpanchs & Teachers in Haryana Come Together to Lift the Veil on Regressive Practices

Oct 26, 2016 12:56 pm | Gayatri Manu



In Haryana, women self-empowerment groups have courageously taken it upon themselves to stop the regressive practise of wearing ghungats or veils.

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How India Is Raking in the Moolah While Upcycling Its Waste into Bags, Shoes & Even Pieces of Art!

Oct 26, 2016 10:53 am | Surekha Kadapa-Bose



Did you know that everyday items made of trash bring in Rs. 5 crores annually? Here's how individuals & organisations across the country are creatively dealing with India's waste problem.

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This 50-Year-Old Homemaker with a Passion for Bikes Is Going to Inspire You Like No One Else Today

Oct 25, 2016 05:51 pm | Gayatri Manu



In a post that has subsequently gone viral, a 50-year old mother of two talks about overcoming massive hurdles to chart the course of her own life.

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"Mhari Chhoriyaan Chhoron Se Kam Hain Ke?" Maharashtra Akhara to Train Women Wrestlers for Olympics

Oct 25, 2016 05:22 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The Maharashtra State Wrestling Association (MSWA) has identified Jog Maharaj Vyayamshala as the main centre to train women wrestlers for "Mission Olympics"

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Be Aware: 10 Simple Things You Must Do to Protect Yourself from Cyber Thefts & Security Breaches

Oct 25, 2016 05:08 pm | Sanchari Pal



Sticking to a few sensible rules, looking out for warning signs and taking some significant steps can minimize the risk of fraudulent transactions. Here are 10 tips to to ensure that your online financial transactions remain safe and secure.

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Remembering IAS Officer Anita Kaul, Who Reformed Our Education System with the RTE Act

Oct 25, 2016 04:43 pm | Sanchari Pal



A 1979 batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, Anita Kaul's infectious passion for public service was matched only by her sense of pragmatism. Here's a heartfelt tribute to one of India's finest bureaucrats

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Railway Ministry to the Rescue: How Renuka Shahane's Ailing Relative Got Medical Help after a Tweet

Oct 25, 2016 01:40 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



An elderly woman feeling unwell onboard a train got medical help after her sister-in-law, actor Renuka Shahane, tweeted about it to the Railway Minister.

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TBI Blogs: If You're a Freelancer, Here Are 4 Simple Steps You Must Take to Safeguard Your Interests

Oct 25, 2016 01:18 pm | Vakilsearch



Navigating the choppy waters of tax law can be tricky business for freelancers, but here are a few tips to help you along

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This Garment Factory Turned Shelter Home Has Supported More Than 250 Women in the past 4 Years

Oct 25, 2016 12:06 pm | Gayatri Manu



The Urja Trust in Mumbai has been providing shelter to vulnerable women who are homeless or have run away due to domestic violence since 2012.

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TBI Blogs: Mumbai Man Raises Voice Against Stifling Development to Ensure Safe Play Spaces for Children

Oct 25, 2016 10:18 am | Video Volunteers



Mumbai's growing population has left little room for safe play spaces for children, forcing many to resort to the streets or unsafe playgrounds where they are vulnerable to a range of dangers. Here's what you can do to change that.

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TBI Blogs: Every Pregnant Woman in This Assam Village Has Access to Healthcare, Thanks to One Health Worker

Oct 25, 2016 10:11 am | Plan India



In a small village of Assam, where there is no electricity, there is Kanchan, the hard-as-nails, social health worker working tirelessly to improve the health of the households in the village.

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Kabaddi World Cup 2016: 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About India's Best Raider, Ajay Thakur

Oct 24, 2016 11:37 pm | Sanchari Pal



Ajay Thakur's brilliant raids against a strong Iranian defence overturned a half-time deficit, propelling India to a memorable win and its third title in the Kabaddi World Cup. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about India's best raider.

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"The Arnold Schwarzenegger of Bengaluru": Water Tanker Driver G Balakrishna Wins Mr. Asia Title

Oct 24, 2016 05:02 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



G. Balakrishna, a water tanker driver from Bengaluru, was crowned Mr. Asia 2016 at the 5th Phil-Asia Bodybuilding Championship in the Philippines.

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