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Friday 11 November 2016

He Mortgaged His House, Learnt Chess over Skype. Now He Might Become India’s next Grandmaster!

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He Mortgaged His House, Learnt Chess over Skype. Now He Might Become India's next Grandmaster!

Nov 11, 2016 03:45 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



He mortgaged his house so he could keep playing chess, travel across the country for tournaments unreserved in General Class, and learn chess over Skype from his mentor! This is the inspiring story of Kumar Gaurav, the National Junior Chess Champion of India.

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Delhi Smog: Emperor Ashoka Did Something In 3rd Century BC that Our Modern Day Policymakers Can Learn From

Nov 11, 2016 03:41 pm | Sanchari Pal



As New Delhi grapples with the worst smog in 17 years, a growing public outcry has forced the government to adopt tougher measures. However, governance with a focus on clean environment and wildlife conservation in India dates back to 3rd century BC, during the time of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.

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Shocking: Noida Robbers Return Purse after Finding Rs 500 Notes, Slap Owner for Not Carrying 100s

Nov 11, 2016 02:31 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Two Noida robbers on Tuesday returned a snatched purse after finding Rs 500 notes, and also slapped the owner for not keeping Rs 100 notes in his wallet.

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Twitter Hero: Sushma Swaraj Helps Woman & Her Newborn Stranded in the US after Husband's Death

Nov 11, 2016 01:08 pm | Tanaya Singh



External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has won many hearts with her active presence on social media and the way she takes immediate action for people seeking help from her on Facebook or Twitter.

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Food Will Not Be Wasted Anymore: NIT Trichy to Set up a Biogas Plant, Utilise Food Waste as Feed

Nov 11, 2016 12:28 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT-T) will be setting up a biogas plant in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai.

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TBI Blogs: How A Friend's Suicide Prompts This Young Fighter to Help Other Women Suffering Domestic Abuse

Nov 10, 2016 10:17 pm | American India Foundation



Rachel Varghese, a domestic abuse survivor, looks back at the time she spent in India as a part of the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service.

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TBI Blogs: How One Staunch Gandhian Helped a Tribal Village in Maharashtra Achieve Self-Rule

Nov 10, 2016 05:30 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation



Born on the December 31, 1949, Mohan Hirabai Hiralal is a staunch Gandhian who played a key role in transforming Mendha (Lekha), a tribal village in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra and helping it achieve 'Poorna Swaraj'.

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Welcome to Dharavi Art Room – A Safe, Colourful Space Where Children Come to Draw, Paint, & Explore

Nov 10, 2016 03:50 pm | Tanaya Singh



A colourful room in a slum, where women and children come to work together, forget all their problems, and create art – that's Dharavi Art Room for you. Set up by an art graduate way back in 2005, it is a place where dreams are shaped daily.

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His Passenger Had Only Rs 500 Notes. So This Delhi Cab Driver Did Something Noteworthy.

Nov 10, 2016 03:22 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Ola Cab driver Vipin Kumar decided to let go of his share of money when his passenger was carrying only Rs 500 notes on Tuesday night.

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Meet the 5 Indian-Origin Candidates Who Scripted History by Getting Elected to the US Congress

Nov 10, 2016 02:47 pm | Sanchari Pal



With their largest ever presence in the US Congress now, Indian American leaders have made quite a mark in Tuesday's elections. Here's all you need to know about these popular leaders who have made political history with their win.

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This BSF Jawan's Poignant Poem about Sacrifice Will Double Your Respect for Our Soldiers at the LoC

Nov 10, 2016 01:20 pm | Gayatri Manu



A jawan named Raghvan Singh, stationed at the LoC in Kashmir, recites four lines about his work and a soldier's sacrifice.

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This Man Overcame Disability to Set up India's First Driving School for the Physically Challenged

Nov 10, 2016 01:10 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Harish Kumar, a techie and driving enthusiast, did not let his disability come in the way of his passion and started a driving school for specially challenged people in India.

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Bhubaneswar School Girl Wins IGNITE Award for Innovation That Can Curb Air Pollution

Nov 10, 2016 12:10 pm | Gayatri Manu



Priyanka Panda received the 2016 IGNITE award from the President for an innovation that makes motorists aware of their contribution to air pollution.

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Back to the Future: These 13 Ancient Grains of the World May Hold the Key to Food Security

Nov 10, 2016 11:46 am | Sanchari Pal



Sick of brown rice and quinoa? Check out these ancient, offbeat options that will add variety to your plate and nutrition to your diet!

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14-YO Odisha Boy Who Developed a Device to Help Farmers Will Receive the National Child Award

Nov 10, 2016 11:10 am | Tanaya Singh



Subhendu Kumar Sahu, a student of Class 8 in Ganjam district of Odisha will receive the prestigious National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement from President Pranab Mukherjee this Children's Day.

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Here's How School Craft Projects of 5000 School Children Will Soon Benefit Underprivileged Kids

Nov 10, 2016 11:03 am | Gayatri Manu



Two serial entrepreneurs speak to The Better India about launching a website that sells school children's art and crafts.

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Public Transport Workers Lead a Unique Charity Drive in Kerala

Nov 09, 2016 05:34 pm | Malavika Vyawahare



In Malappuram district transport workers pool earnings from particular days to give away to sick and needy.

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