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Parking Trouble? Sit Back, Relax and Let 'Get My Parking' Find You a Spot

Nov 09, 2016 03:45 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Get My Parking is a smart parking Android application that helps people find parking spaces even before they reach their destination.

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"School Chalo": Indian Army Calls out to Kashmiri Children, Promotes Education in Time of Unrest

Nov 09, 2016 03:09 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Indian Army has launched Operation School Chalo in Kashmir, which aims at providing free education to students and encouraging extra-curricular activities.

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How the Demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1000 Will Affect You and What You Can Do About It

Nov 09, 2016 01:37 pm | Sanchari Pal



In a televised address to the nation, PM Modi announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will no longer be valid from today. Here's how this momentous move will impact you and what you can do about it in the coming days.

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Meet the Indian Woman Who Stood up to Trump, 5 Years Before Hillary Did

Nov 09, 2016 01:01 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Smita Panvalkar, resident of an 87-year-old building in Mumbai had stood fiercely between Trump and his dream to enter Indian real estate market five years ago.

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Gurudwara Committee Urges Citizens of Delhi against the Use of Firecrackers for Gurupurab

Nov 09, 2016 12:52 pm | Gayatri Manu



The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) appealed to the Sikh community across Delhi not to burst crackers on November 14 for Gurupurab.

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Rs 14 Lakh Crore Cash Just Got Junked – What That Means for Black Money in the Country

Nov 09, 2016 11:32 am | Indiaspend



Rs. 14 lakh crore, or $217 billion -- 86% of the value of Indian currency currently in circulation became useless from midnight of November 8, 2016, as a part of the government's crackdown on black or unaccounted money.

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Rs 500 & Rs 1000 Notes to Be Abolished – 5 Things about India's Boldest Move to Curb Black Money

Nov 08, 2016 09:48 pm | TBI Team



In what is being hailed as the greatest move to thwart the menace of black money and counterfeit notes in India, Rs. 500 and Rs 1000 notes will cease to be valid from midnight of November 8, 2016. Here are things you need to know and do over the next few days.

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MY VIEW: Trump or Clinton – Which US President Will Be Better For India and Indians

Nov 08, 2016 07:53 pm | Sanchari Pal



Who, between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, would be better for India? A close examination and comparison of each candidate's views on several India-centric issues may help reveal the answer.

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#Inktober2016: Here's a Look at 14 Awesome Illustrations by Indian Artists

Nov 08, 2016 05:30 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



This Inktober, many artists have posted amazing content online. We have compiled a few brilliant Inktober illustrations posted by Indian artists.

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How The Better India Readers Brought Water and Lights to a Village in Just Six Months

Nov 08, 2016 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch



In April 2016, we appealed to our readers to help us transform a village. And within six months the mission has been almost accomplished.

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Transported on a Bicycle, Launched from a Church: The Amazing Story of India's First Rocket Launch

Nov 08, 2016 03:33 pm | Sanchari Pal



On November 21 1963, that a small rocket took off from Thumba on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, announcing the birth of the modern space age in India. This is the interesting story of Indian space history's first milestone.

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Why Akshay Kumar Starrer 'Toilet – Ek Prem Katha' is an Unconventional Love Story

Nov 08, 2016 03:20 pm | Malavika Vyawahare



The plot of Akshay Kumar's new film, Toilet- Ek Prem Katha, revolves around the issue of open defecation and attitudes surrounding the practice.

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How a Social Worker Worked With Bengaluru Police to Help a Lost Old Man Find His Family Again

Nov 08, 2016 02:38 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



An elderly man suffering from memory loss was reunited with his family in Bengaluru because of a citizen social worker and the Bengaluru police.

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Here's Why an Indian Origin Cab Driver Has Been Selected as 'Australian of the Year'

Nov 08, 2016 01:33 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Indian origin cab driver who has been feeding the underprivileged for the past four years will be presented with the Australian of the Year Award.

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Underprivileged Children in Jaipur Can Now Sell Their Paintings Online. Thanks to a 17-Year-Old.

Nov 08, 2016 01:01 pm | Tanaya Singh



Manav Kedia, a 17-year-old resident of Jaipur, has launched a website to sell paintings made by underprivileged children. An aspiring artist, Manav is motivated towards working for different social causes and he decided to start young.

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Six Photojournalists Who Will Open Your Eyes to Unseen Parts of India Through Instagram

Nov 08, 2016 12:41 pm | Gayatri Manu



A list of six Indian photojournalists on Instagram, who have built quite a following with their stunningly composed photographs.

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MoS Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha Raises the Bar on Civility, Gives up VIP Seat to Unwell Flyer

Nov 08, 2016 12:39 pm | Gayatri Manu



An act of kindness by the Minister of Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha, was shared by a Twitter user named Shreya Pradip on November 6.

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