| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Dec 18, 2016 09:00 am | Phalguni Vittal Rao
After becoming the first Indian state to adopt a transgender policy, Kerala is all set to write history yet again by starting India's first transgender residential school.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 06:21 pm | Sanchari Pal
One of those rare government officers who combined a innovative mind with the ability to push new ideas through a slow-moving system, IAS Naresh Gangwar has not just made a tangible positive difference in the state's education system, he has also demonstrated the power of public school reform as the central driver of student outcomes and equality.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 04:39 pm | Factly
The Government of India, in May this year, modified the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers by significantly increasing the rehabilitation amount. But will this help? Srujana Bej from Factly takes a look.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 03:22 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Kashmiri students Purta Jalal and her brother Zameen have made an award-winning documentary on the first Pashmina goat that was cloned.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 02:34 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
In an open letter published on Facebook, singer Sona Mohapatra has bravely taken a stand against the organisers of IIT Bombay's annual festival Mood-Indigo, who she claims showcase "only men headliners on their stage".
| | | Dec 17, 2016 01:22 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The aviation ministry is planning to introduce biometric screening at airports to help passengers enter just by flashing their thumbs, instead of presenting valid IDs along with tickets.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 01:20 pm | Sanchari Pal
An innovative design that saves water and turns human refuse into an useful resource, Ecosan toilets can help India meet the new Sustainable Development Goals while supporting the Indian government's vision of a cleaner, healthier society.
| | | Dec 17, 2016 01:15 pm | Women's Feature Service
Child abuse in various forms is still an unfortunate problem in India. However, a couple of initiatives are seeing definite success in combating this twisted practice, including the Childline 1098 helpline.
| | | Dec 16, 2016 06:26 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Facebook is tackling the rise of fake news stories by introducing a host of new features and tools and asking users to help along.
| | | Dec 16, 2016 06:24 pm | CurleyStreet Media
Estimates claim that almost 30,000 children are born with Down Syndrome every year in India. People with Down Syndrome can face severe hardships and poor treatment from a society that often misunderstands their affliction. In such a scenario, these seven stories offer hope and the chance of better understanding one of India's most common genetic disorders.
| | | Dec 16, 2016 05:55 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
A growing number of Bollywood leading ladies are unrepentant about being who they are and are claiming what they want.
| | | Dec 16, 2016 05:05 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
When a man went missing, Indians on social media immediately sprung into action to help find him after his family asked for help on various platforms.
| | | Dec 16, 2016 04:46 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
The Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, and the subsequent Arab Spring, shook the foundations of power in the Arab world. Through it all, one man helped guide Tunisia successfully to true democracy, and inspired leaders all over the world – Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi.
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