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This Chemical Engineer Read One Story on 'The Better India' and Is Helping 10,000 Farmers Now

Oct 21, 2016 03:58 pm | Manabi Katoch



Reema Sathe founded Happy Roots, a food company that manufactures healthy, and preservative-free snack food using local ingredients, with raw material sourced from small and tribal farmers.

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Rise of the Superheroes: The Fascinating History of Comic Books In India

Oct 21, 2016 01:07 pm | Sanchari Pal



Over the years, India's comic book industry has continued to thrive, thanks to the efforts of creative people and the love shown to them by dedicated readers. So, If you are a curious comic book fan who has been wondering how and when it all started, here is a story that traces the rise of comic books in India.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Flag Code of India

Oct 21, 2016 01:02 pm | Factly



The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently issue an advisory to all the State/UT governments to create awareness about the rules governing the display of the National Flag, in a bid to promote awareness about the Flag Code of India.

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Harry Potter's Lucius Malfoy 'Stunned Witless' after Visit to Cafe Run by Acid Attack Survivors

Oct 21, 2016 12:07 pm | Gayatri Manu



Jason Issacs visited the Taj Mahal with his wife and two daughters, and later to paid a visit to Sheroes Hangout, a cafe run by acid attack survivors.

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How a Roadside Vendor Is Winning Hearts By Serving Free Food to the Differently-Abled Every Day

Oct 21, 2016 11:13 am | Nishi Malhotra



Jogesh Yadav, a 52-year-old food vendor in Allahabad, has been giving free food to differently-abled people who come to his shop for the last four years.

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TBI Blogs: This Woman Rallied Tribal Communities to Play a Crucial Role in the Broom Revolution of Odisha

Oct 21, 2016 11:00 am | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation



Vidhya Das is the founder of Agragamee, and the popular tribal women's collective, AmaSangathan. Her untiring efforts in the field of tribal development have led to a sea-change in the socio-economic conditions of countless tribals in Odisha.

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The Lack of Environmental Education in India and Why It Is a Must-Teach Subject

Oct 21, 2016 12:37 am | Guest Contributor



Environmental studies is an important subject that should be taught across all schools in India. But the situation on ground is really grim when it comes to teaching this subject and hiring those who have the expertise in it.

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Bob Dylan Isn't the First Lyricist to Win the Nobel. Rabindranath Tagore Is.

Oct 20, 2016 11:53 pm | Sanchari Pal



It is not legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan but a Bengali literary giant who is the first songwriter (and first non-European) to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali was a song book and it won a Nobel in 1913, a win that precedes Dylan's by over a century!

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This Organisation Is Packing a Punch by Teaching Martial Arts to Hundreds of Schoolgirls

Oct 20, 2016 07:20 pm | Gayatri Manu



Anand, who has a black belt in Karate and green belt in Kobudo, launched this project to empower schoolgirls in Pune "both physically and physiologically,

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Meet the Woman Who Left a Successful Corporate Career to Create Hard-Hitting Independent Films

Oct 20, 2016 06:51 pm | Kirthi Jayakumar



Vaishnavi Sundar, the founder of Women Making Films (WMF), speaks about her passion for films, the importance of questioning prevalent norms and the state of dissent in the country.

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For This 13-Year-Old, Diwali Is a Time to Help the Underprivileged with the Money She Earns

Oct 20, 2016 05:15 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Kshirja Raje, a 13-year-old girl from Bombay gives all the profits from her small handicraft business to help out those in need.

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The Joy of Reading: IIT Gandhinagar Students Set up a Library in a Small School in Gujarat Village

Oct 20, 2016 05:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



A group of IIT-Gandhinagar students have started a library comprising over 100 books in English, Hindi and Gujarati at the primary school in Palaj village.

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How a Supdt. Of Police Is Using a Travelling Music Fest to Spread Communal Harmony in Bikaner

Oct 20, 2016 03:45 pm | Tanaya Singh



This November, about 200 musicians from around the country will get together to spread love, music and communal harmony in Bikaner. And the Superintendent of Police will be there to support them. This is how!

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Watch This Viral Video of Bharatnatyam Dancers Giving a Classical Twist to the 'Friends' Theme Song

Oct 20, 2016 03:25 pm | Gayatri Manu



In this East-meets-West medley, a group of four Bharatanatyam dancers produced a video of themselves performing to the opening track of FRIENDS.

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From Pensions to Free Railway Passes, Here's How India Is Thanking Her Freedom Fighters

Oct 20, 2016 03:23 pm | Factly



Looking after our freedom fighters is the least we can do for the heroes who dedicated their lives fighting for our independence. Here's a look at the Pension Scheme in place for our valiant heroes. More than Rs. 6,300 crore has been spent on this scheme in the last 10 years alone

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TBI Blogs: This Organisation Is Using Responsible Tourism to Keep Alive the Rich Culture of Kerala's River Nila

Oct 20, 2016 01:35 pm | The Blue Yonder



Bharatapuzha, or River Nila in Kerala, is home to riverbank communities engaged in traditional occupations such as pottery, handlooms, puppetry & folk art.

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How IRCTC's Packaged Drinking Water 'Rail Neer' Turned Around to Become India's Most Trusted Brand

Oct 20, 2016 12:55 pm | Gayatri Manu



IRCTC's Rail Neer received 'India's Most Trusted Brand for 2016' Award, in the packaged drinking water segment, by IBC Infomedia Private Limited.

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The Story of Sobita Tamuli, the Woman Who Brought Entrepreneurship to Her Small Village in Assam

Oct 20, 2016 11:25 am | Aditi Patwardhan



Back in 2002, Sobita Tamuli was an 18-year-old married girl with little formal education, living in a small village in Assam. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur heading a thriving establishment that has under its wings two brands flourishing in the local market.

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This Gutsy British-Indian Is the First Woman to Complete a Solo Arctic Expedition

Oct 20, 2016 10:18 am | Gayatri Manu



A British woman of Indian origin, Bharulata Kamble, has become the first woman in the world to complete the Arctic Circle expedition all by herself.

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These 5 Indian-Origin Teens Are Among the Most Talented in The World

Oct 19, 2016 11:13 pm | Sanchari Pal



In 2016, five Indian-origin teens were announced as winners of the 2016 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Here are the stories of these five young leaders who are not only transforming their communities through their work, but are also encouraging others to take action.

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Your Email in Your Language: 'DataMail' Launches Email Service in 8 Indian Languages

Oct 19, 2016 10:53 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The company Data XGen has launched the world's first free 'linguistic email service' in eight Indian languages, under the name DATAMAIL.

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TBI Blogs: Everything You Need to Know About Cyberbullying and How to Stop It

Oct 19, 2016 06:04 pm | LawRato



Cyberbullying is a growing global problem with serious consequences. Here are some ways in which we can deal with it.

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Educated Village Youth Are Turning Paralegals to Help Landless Rural Folk in Telangana

Oct 19, 2016 05:45 pm | Guest Contributor



Studies estimate that at least half the population in the village of Kongaragidda in Telangana, is landless. Community engagement, awareness programmes and digitization is helping the village tackle this problem.

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MY VIEW: Why I Believe Indian Classics Should Be Taught in All Schools

Oct 19, 2016 05:30 pm | Anil K Rajvanshi



Language, culture and history act as a pillar of psychological support and encourage us to take pride in our country; Indian classics and epics are one way to reinforce this in our children.

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