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Sunday 27 November 2016

DU Students Adopted Soda Village in Rajasthan. And Started Transforming It, One Issue at a Time!

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DU Students Adopted Soda Village in Rajasthan. And Started Transforming It, One Issue at a Time!

Nov 26, 2016 05:00 pm | Malavika Vyawahare



The NGO started in 2014 by a student of Lady Shri Ram College to help youth volunteer has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund health camps in Soda village, Rajasthan.

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Dear Zindagi: 5 Bollywood 'Slice of Life' Movies That Gave Us Something to Think About

Nov 26, 2016 02:36 pm | Sanchari Pal



Watching the lighthearted trailers of Dear Zindagi, a cathartic film that encourages you to live your life on your own terms, reminded me of some movies that have taught me some incredibly valuable life lessons. Lessons that I'd like to share with you today.

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MY STORY: An Auto Driver Who Gave Me the Best Lesson in Spirituality

Nov 26, 2016 02:19 pm | Guest Contributor



Roshan Shah writes about an amazing experience and a life lesson on spirituality he learned from an auto-driver.

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Artificial Nests Help Birds Survive in Cities & This Environmentalist Teaches Kids How to Make Them

Nov 26, 2016 02:18 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Delhi-based environmentalist Rakesh Khatri, Founder of the NGO Eco Roots, teaches children to make artificial nests for birds.

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In a First for North India, Organic Farming Enthusiast Sets Up Aquaponic Farm in Gurugram

Nov 26, 2016 12:15 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Sushant Madaan, an organic farming enthusiast from Gurugram has set up a first-of-its-kind aquaponic farm of Northern India.

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Surat Couple Downsize Big Fat Wedding to an Affordable 'Chai Pani Wala' Shaadi for Just Rs. 500

Nov 26, 2016 11:48 am | Tanaya Singh



Daksha and Bharat Parmar's wedding was scheduled for November 24 and their families were preparing for the ceremony when the sudden announcement about demonetization came in.

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Demonetisation Is Inconvenient But There Are Some Blessings. Let's Count 'Em!

Nov 26, 2016 10:50 am | Malavika Vyawahare



Withdrawal of old 500 and 1000-rupee notes is making it hard for traffickers, drug dealers and those involved in prostitution to conduct their illegal business.

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Delhiites, Have Some Time for Volunteer Work? This Group Can Connect You with the Right NGO

Nov 26, 2016 10:00 am | Aditi Patwardhan



Have time on your hands and want to do something socially useful? Let Khushiyan connect you with like-minded individuals in Delhi who are volunteering with different NGOs to help them with their work.

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TBI Blogs: How Two Young Women Are Fighting Off Child Marriage In Order to Pursue Their Schooling

Nov 25, 2016 06:40 pm | Women's Feature Service



Child marriage is still a harsh reality for many young girls and women, especially those belonging to the lower economic classes. Read about the young women who fought against this practice, and the organisation that helped them in their struggle.

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These Three Brothers Have Been Combating Violence Against Women For Over a Decade

Nov 25, 2016 05:32 pm | Sanchari Pal



On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2016, we bring you the story of three Indian brothers who have been fighting against gender-based violence in India for years.

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This Exciting Bengaluru Music Fest Will Feature Tribal Music and Exhibit Rare Musical Instruments

Nov 25, 2016 05:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



On November 26 and 27, Bengaluru residents will get to take in some music performances by tribal artistes and see an exhibition of rare tribal instruments at the Echoes of Earth music festival.

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