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This Duo Converted Boring Textbooks into Fun Videos and Animation for School Kids in Gujarat

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This Duo Converted Boring Textbooks into Fun Videos and Animation for School Kids in Gujarat

Nov 25, 2016 03:45 pm | Tanaya Singh



Learning Delight, a company founded by two management graduates Harshal and Vandan, is making learning easy in government schools across Gujarat, by using interactive software and personal computers. This is how they are making dry lectures fun and engaging for students of Classes 1-8.

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This 22 Year-Old Author's Book Is Being Promoted by the Govt of India in 200 Countries!

Nov 25, 2016 03:44 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The debut novel of 22-year-old Divyasha has been selected by the government of India to be a part of MEA's library and it will be promoted in 200 countries.

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MY STORY: Why I Chose to Trek up 20,000 Feet with Compromised Lungs after Fighting XDR Tuberculosis

Nov 25, 2016 03:21 pm | Guest Contributor



Saurabh Rane finished a 10 km run in Mumbai in 57 mins. This was while he was taking medicines for extensively drug-resistant Tuberculosis. Having promised himself that he would do insane things if he survived, Saurabh signed up for one of the most challenging treks in India after his recovery.

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An Enterprising Young IAS Couple Has Developed an App to Help Anyone Find Clean Toilets!

Nov 25, 2016 01:13 pm | Sanchari Pal



The Swachh Bharat Toilet Locator is the brainchild of Vipul Ujwal and Sonali Giri, a Punjab-cadre IAS couple who were driven by their own frustratingly futile search for a toilet in Delhi's Connaught Place.

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TBI Blogs: Once a Ragpicker, 12-Year-Old Namita Now Dreams of Becoming a Teacher. And You Know What? She Could!

Nov 25, 2016 12:51 pm | Plan India



Growing up in a destitute environment can be hard and soul-crushing for any young boy or girl. However, this young girl has refused to let her spirits be bowed down by her background, and is dreaming big dreams for her future.

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Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Tintin & Asterix: ICSE's New English Syllabus Is a Treat for Students!

Nov 25, 2016 12:15 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination has decided to include Harry Potter, graphic novels of Asterix & Tintin and The Hobbit in the ICSE syllabus.

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TBI Blogs: The World's Only Sanskrit Weekly Has Been Publishing for 65 Years – without a Single Break!

Nov 24, 2016 07:22 pm | Anando Ghosh



Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world, and is often considered to be one of the most refined. A Nagpur-based Sanskrit weekly has been keeping the language and its significance alive for over 65 years.

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50 Years of IR8: A Tribute to the 'Miracle Rice' that Helped India Fight One Of Its Worst Famines

Nov 24, 2016 05:41 pm | Sanchari Pal



Developed by rice scientists working at IRRI in the early 60s, the IR8 rice variety is believed to have saved many regions in India from famine. This November, International Rice Research Institute is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the official release of the IR8 to the world.

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MY STORY: Love Is Love & People Are People – My Experience at the Namma Pride March in Bangalore

Nov 24, 2016 05:39 pm | Guest Contributor



The most inclusive party thrown in Bangalore this month was also the most political and courageous one. It had the audacity to argue that people are people and love is love and that cannot and should not be discriminated against.

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Meet the Artists Who Live Among the Baiga Tribals and Depict Their Rich Culture in Art

Nov 24, 2016 05:28 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The Baiga Trails, an art exhibition that will take place in Pune from November 24 to November 26, will bring to light the culture of the ancient tribal community of the Baigas through the work of two artists.

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TBI Blogs: Experience NetaG – an App Designed to Bring You in Direct Contact with Your Local Politician

Nov 24, 2016 04:53 pm | NASSCOM 10000 Startups



Are you tired of spending days and weeks trying to get your local politician or elected representative to take care of your civic issues? With this new app, assistance is just a tap away.

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This CA From Noida Served Free Food for 3 Days to Bank Employees and Customers Waiting in Queues

Nov 24, 2016 04:21 pm | Nishi Malhotra



This chartered accountant served free food for three days to employees and customers standing in queues outside ICICI Bank in Noida.

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TBI Blogs: This Visually Challenged Lawyer Dreams of Becoming a Judge – and He's on His Way There Already

Nov 24, 2016 01:36 pm | IDIA- Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education



Despite being instrumental in helping the cause of the disabled in the country, the Indian judiciary has been unable to remove discrimination from within the legal profession. Now, with a landmark order, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has set the ball rolling to remedy the situation.

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A Chennai-based Dairy Sets Example by Paying All Its Farmers Through Bank Transfers

Nov 24, 2016 01:32 pm | Sanchari Pal



While countless dairy cooperatives across India are facing problems after demonetisation, Chennai-based Hatsun Agro's 3.1 lakh farmers have received their due payments against milk supplies on time through bank transfers.

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NBA to Open Basketball Academy in India in April 2017, Search for Talent Begins Next Month

Nov 24, 2016 12:06 pm | Nishi Malhotra



The National Basketball Association (NBA) of America has announced that it will be opening an NBA Academy for both boys and girls in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India in April 2017.

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How a Village Came Together to Crowdfund a Wedding after Demonetization

Nov 24, 2016 11:58 am | Tanaya Singh



Sambhaji Bagal and his family were excitedly preparing for their daughter Sayali's wedding when everything came to a sudden standstill after the demonetization announcement. This is how an entire village turned up to help them.

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VIDEO: Watch What Goes Into the Making of Delhi's 80-Year-Old Legendary Chaat Shop

Nov 23, 2016 06:46 pm | DILY - Delhi I Love You



Ever marvelled how Delhi's ubiquitous chaatwallahs are our saviours when we're famished, parched, or simply bored? Their fiery flavours help us jump up, the tangy tamarind lifts our spirit, and we go on with life with a smile on our face. Join us as we find out what makes Delhi-ites drool, and what gets them to lick food off their fingers.

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A Tribute to M G K Menon, the Brilliant Physicist who Laid India's Scientific Foundations

Nov 23, 2016 05:56 pm | Sanchari Pal



Often been described as one of India's most eminent 'statesmen of science', ex-ISRO Chairman M G K Menon worked tirelessly for decades to develop a strong scientific programme in India. Here's his inspiring story.

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CERN Membership Promises India Larger Say in International Science Policy Decisions

Nov 23, 2016 05:14 pm | Malavika Vyawahare



India has been actively involved in research at CERN for many decades, including helping in the discovery of the Higgs Boson.

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TBI Blogs: 10 Bangalore Women Who Deserve Our Respect for Being Immensely Dedicated Animal Welfare Crusaders

Nov 23, 2016 04:50 pm | Radio Active



Animal welfare takes perseverance, dedication, steadfast belief, and more often than not, a thick skin. Let's celebrate the women who work behind the scenes of this movement and their unflinching love for animals.

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