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11 Surprising Facts about the Impressive Indian Army You Probably Did Not Know

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11 Surprising Facts about the Impressive Indian Army You Probably Did Not Know

Jan 15, 2017 09:00 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



In order to honour the brave men and women who have served this nation having donned the uniform, January 15 is celebrated as Army Day every year.

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Two Kashmiri boys will be playing football in Spain this year, thanks to efforts by CRPF!

Jan 15, 2017 08:45 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This is part of a larger initiative by the force to recognise and encourage sporting talent in the Jammu & Kashmir region, and to make it happen, they have partnered with Football Next Foundation.

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Meet Aunty 72: She Ran 500 Kms in 100 Days, Runs Mumbai Marathon Every Year, Will Inspire You Too!

Jan 14, 2017 04:28 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Primla Hingorani is a 72-year-old fitness freak who has never missed an edition of the prestigious Mumbai Marathon.

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Against All Odds: This Couple's Beautiful Love Story Is All about Moving on and Second Chances

Jan 14, 2017 03:55 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Vaishali Chandorkar Chitale and her husband Prashant Chitale have beaten the odds and made their marriage work.

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For the First Time in India & Only Second Time in the World, an Organ Recipient Also Donated an Organ!

Jan 14, 2017 02:54 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



For the first time in India doctors have successfully been able to harvest the organ of a woman who was an organ recipient herself

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TBI Blogs: Experience India in a Whole New Setting, at a Rural Mall Barely 200 Kms from Mumbai!

Jan 14, 2017 02:44 pm | Grassroutes Journeys



Malls are considered markers of the rapid urbanisation of many parts of India. However, even rural India has its own versions of these hubs of commerce and trade. Elita Almeida explores one such "mall" in Maharashtra.

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Don't Just Stand There – This Mannequin Challenge Has a Message on Eve Teasing You Can't Miss

Jan 14, 2017 01:48 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



A video riffing off the Mannequin challenge has gone viral because it asks people to not stand idly by when they witness eve teasing on the streets.

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TBI Blogs: One Conference Inspired This Telecom Engineer to Quit His Job and Take up Water Conservation!

Jan 14, 2017 01:27 pm | Bhoomi College



People often wonder how they can contribute to the effort to conserve natural resources and build a better world. This telecom engineer from Bangalore has proven that if you're really committed to the cause, all you need is the will to take action.

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This Noida Auto Driver Waives off the Fare If You Respect Women & Promise to Keep the City Clean

Jan 14, 2017 12:54 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



An auto driver in Noida is on a mission to spread the message of keeping the country clean. He carries a dustbin and provides free rides to those who promise to keep the city clean between 12am and 4am

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EXCLUSIVE: "Sport Allows You to Escape, but Escape into the Real World," Says Harsha Bhogle

Jan 14, 2017 12:12 pm | TBI Team



Indian cricket commentator and journalist, Harsha Bhogle never seems to be short of words. His wit and humour, mixed with his spontaneity and love for cricket always create magic behind his mic.

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Why Havildar Abdul Hamid Is One of Indian Army's Most Celebrated & Revered Soldiers of All Time

Jan 14, 2017 11:44 am | Sanchari Pal



Here's the story of Havildar Abdul Hamid, a soldier whose act of extraordinary courage and sacrifice was responsible for giving the Indian army a crucial edge in the Indo-Pak War of 1965.

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Watch Three Women Scientists Tell Us How They Made Sure India's Mars Mission Was a Grand Success

Jan 14, 2017 11:25 am | Tanaya Singh



In a short film named Snapshots from Afar, three women scientists from the MOM team talk about the day and everything that went into making it possible.

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VIDEO: Why This Tea-Garden Worker is Running a Free Ambulance Service on Two Wheels

Jan 14, 2017 11:15 am | Aishwarya Bhatkal



A tea garden worker spent half his earnings operating an ambulance service on his bike and would travel more than 45 kms at a stretch to reach the hospital.

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TBI Blogs: Meet the Man Who Is Single Handedly Rejuvenating Salem's Dying Lakes

Jan 13, 2017 07:28 pm | Bhoomi College



Sometimes, in order to bring about change effectively, the common citizen must taken matter into their own hands. Such a citizen from Salem in Tamil Nadu is working tirelessly to restore the region's various lakes to their natural splendour, despite many hurdles.

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From Farmer to Corporate Legend: The Inspiring Story of N Chandrasekharan, Tata Sons' New Chairman

Jan 13, 2017 07:20 pm | Sanchari Pal



He started off at the very bottom and manage to reach the pinnacle of corporate success. Here's the inspiring story of 53-year-old Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the newly-anointed chairperson of Tata Sons.

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Sridhar Rangayan Discusses a Lifetime of Fighting for LGBTQ Films to Gain Acceptance in India

Jan 13, 2017 05:30 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Activist, writer and filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan's 2003 film Gulabi Aaina (The Pink Mirror) was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification. It has finally released on Netflix worldwide. Sridhar speaks to TBI about the long wait, his journey, inspirations, and the film he is currently working on.

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This Gujarat Kid Has Signed an MoU worth Rs 5 Crore for Drones That Could Save Soldiers' Lives

Jan 13, 2017 05:03 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This young man, who is a Class 10 student in Gujarat, has designed an elegant solution using which drones can not only detect but also diffuse landmines on war fields, potentially saving many lives.

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TBI Blogs: Why 350 People across India Are Stepping out of Their Comfort Zones to Spark Change

Jan 13, 2017 04:46 pm | 5th Space – Making the other four count



A new initiative – Samvidhan Live - The Jagrik Project – is trying to get its participants (Jagriks) to discover more about the Constitution and its tenets through an interactive simulation. Along the way, the Jagriks will undergo a journey of self-realisation and development, and use the lessons they have picked up to change the world.

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She Googled How to Die; It Showed Her How to Live! Suicide Attempter Got Counselled by Mumbai DIG

Jan 13, 2017 04:38 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



A young woman who Googled tips to commit suicide was instead put in touch with people who could help her get counselling.

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