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Friday 4 November 2016

The Life of Domestic Workers in India. And The Ray of Hope.

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The Life of Domestic Workers in India. And The Ray of Hope.

Nov 04, 2016 03:45 pm | Anuradha Shukla



Physical and sexual abuse was a common occurrence in the lives of domestic workers in Rajasthan till one organization came along and gave them the confidence and knowledge to speak against the injustice and fight for their rights.

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These Ingenious IIT Students Are Using Scrap Tyres to Build a Library and Playground for Needy Kids

Nov 04, 2016 03:34 pm | Gayatri Manu



An architecture company founded by IITians is using scrap tyres as construction material to build a library for underprivileged children in Bangalore.

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Fortify Yourself Against Pollution by Including These Antioxidant Rich Foods in Your Diet

Nov 04, 2016 03:16 pm | Sanchari Pal



With increasing pollution levels in Indian cities making exposure to free radicals inevitable, it is important to fortify your body from within. An antioxidant-rich diet can do this and more!

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A 16-Year-Old in Mumbai Gave Civic Body Workers the Best Diwali Gift Ever – Pure Water!

Nov 04, 2016 02:24 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



16-year-old Siddharth Runwal is setting up 12 water purifiers at nine BMC outposts in Khar to make clean drinking water available to civic body workers.

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Engineering Sudents from NIT-K Convert Beach Into a School for Underprivileged Children

Nov 04, 2016 12:54 pm | Gayatri Manu



Ten engineering students from NIT K are conducting classes on the beach for the children of fishermen who live in settlements close to their campus.

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Delhi Policemen Saved 27 People From a Burning Bulding with Nothing But Two Ladders

Nov 04, 2016 12:20 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



This Diwali, Delhi policemen rescued 23 students and four wardens trapped in a burning hostel using nothing but two borrowed ladders.

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Exploring Ima Keithal, a 500-Year-Old Market with over 5000 Traders – All Women!

Nov 03, 2016 06:20 pm | Sanchari Pal



Located in the heart of Imphal, Ima Keithal has long been an important meeting ground and trading hub of Manipur. Run entirely by women, this sprawling 500-year-old market represents the life and ethos of a state where women have long been at the forefront of commerce and socio-political protests.

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Why an IIT Graduate Left His Cushy Job Abroad to Set Up Digital Classrooms in Rural Bihar

Nov 03, 2016 06:01 pm | Gayatri Manu



Prakash Academy runs after-school programmes in Bihar to make sure that children from the villages can access the same resources as their urban counterparts

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Noida Farmer's 17-YO Son Invents Machine That Can Harness Wind Energy Generated by Moving Vehicles

Nov 03, 2016 03:52 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



This 17-year-old son of a farmer has developed a machine that converts the wind energy generated by fast-moving vehicles and he wants the govt to install it on trains.

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Before Heena Sidhu's Decision, These Haryana Women Were Already Fighting Purdah

Nov 03, 2016 03:21 pm | Malavika Vyawahare



Anju Yadav from Mirzapur and women from her family are leading the fight against the patriarchal practice of keeping married women behind the veil.

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Indian Railways to Roll out New AC-III Tier Coaches with CCTV, GPS & Tea-Coffee Machines

Nov 03, 2016 02:37 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Indian Railways is all set to roll out its new AC-III tier compartments which will have futuristic and useful features to aid passenger comfort and safety.

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The Little Known Story of Major Somnath Sharma, India's First Param Vir Chakra Recipient

Nov 03, 2016 02:13 pm | Sanchari Pal



India's first Param Vir Chakra recipeint, Major Somnath Sharma laid down his life while evicting Pakistani raiders from Srinagar Airport during the war with Pakistan in 1947-48 in Kashmir.

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14 Years after Being Publicly Shamed, Pakistani Gang Rape Survivor Walks the Ramp & Wins Hearts

Nov 03, 2016 01:11 pm | Gayatri Manu



Fourteen years later, Mukhtar Mai courageously walked the ramp at the Fashion Pakistan Week- 2016 to spread the message of education for all.

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Totally Her Cup of Tea: 26-Year-Old Indian 'Chai Walli' Is Australia's Businesswoman of the Year

Nov 03, 2016 12:29 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



26-year-old Uppma Virdi aka 'Chai Walli' recently impressed everyone when she was awarded 'Australia's Businesswoman of the Year'.

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#TravelTales: Exploring Naya, Bengal's Village of Singing Painters

Nov 02, 2016 06:30 pm | Sanchari Pal



A quaint little village in West Bengal, Naya is home to around 250 patuas or chitrakaars, a unique community of folk artistes who are painters, lyricists, singers and performers all rolled into one.

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Noida People, Don't Know Your Poll Booth For the Assembly Elections? Just Get This App!

Nov 02, 2016 05:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Students from Greater Noida have created a smart phone app titled 'Know Your Booth', which will help voters locate their nearest polling booths quickly.

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