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Friday 27 January 2017

95-Year-Old Jal Devi Will Stand for UP Assembly Elections; Promises to ‘Lathi-Charge’ Corruption

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95-Year-Old Jal Devi Will Stand for UP Assembly Elections; Promises to 'Lathi-Charge' Corruption

Jan 27, 2017 03:59 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The wheelchair-bound nonagenarian has filed her nomination as an independent candidate and says she wants to fight corruption within the system.

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Video: The Inspiring Story of Havildar Hangpan Dada Who Died Fighting Terrorists

Jan 27, 2017 03:26 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Havildar Hangpan Dada gave up his life after he took on four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. A documentary on his life has been released on Republic Day.

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After Her Son's Death, This Pune Woman Decided to Open Her Heart and Home to Injured Animals

Jan 27, 2017 03:22 pm | Sanchari Pal



In July 2006, Padmini Stump lost her 27-year-old son to a tragic incident. And for over ten years since then, the Pune-based animal lover and activist has been rescuing and fostering animals at her home.

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At 16, This Girl Has Taken up the Mission of Making Her Village Open Defecation Free

Jan 27, 2017 01:49 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Rohini Karale has already helped over 15 families in the village build toilets in the past one year.

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Rahul Dravid Scores Hearts, Turns down Honorary Doctorate in Order To "Earn" It

Jan 26, 2017 12:36 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Cricketing legend Rahul Dravid turns down an offer of an honorary degree, proving once again that he is truly a class apart.

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Akshay Kumar Has an Idea to Help Families of Martyred Soldiers. And It's worth Thinking About.

Jan 26, 2017 09:57 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



On the eve of the nation's 68th Republic Day, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is thinking of Indian soldiers and how regular citizens can honour their sacrifices.

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The Most Famous Chief Guests At India's Republic Day Celebrations Over The Years

Jan 26, 2017 09:03 am | TBI Team



A walk down history with some of the world's greatest leaders!

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"For Fauji Kids, Home Is the Army and Everything It Stands for" – #LettersFromArmyKids

Jan 26, 2017 09:00 am | Guest Contributor



Keerat Kaur writes about her experiences as an Army kid, and what made growing up in that environment beautiful for her.

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TBI Blogs: Here's How We Can Overhaul India's Education System to Ensure the Right to Education for Everyone

Jan 25, 2017 07:29 pm | Teach For India



A mass movement is required to arrest the growing educational inequity and falling standards of education in India. Shaheen Mistri, CEO and founder-trustee, Teach For India, explains her vision for transforming the educational sector and helping the country achieve its true potential.

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Meet the Farmer behind the Living Agricultural Museum That Is Home to over 850 Varieties of Rice!

Jan 25, 2017 07:18 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Syed Ghani Khan is a museum curator who resides in a small village in Mandya district. His initiative is a unique one --a living museum where over 850 varieties of rice and about 115 varieties of mangoes are being conserved and cultivated.

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The Gunehar Experiment: How a Remote Himalayan Hamlet Was Transformed into a Thriving Art Hub

Jan 25, 2017 06:46 pm | Sanchari Pal



From miniature painters and graffiti artists to documentary makers and ceramic designers, artists from all over the world are partnering with the villagers of Gunehar to transform the remote Himachal village into an art destination.

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How Russia Is Helping Indian Railways Reach a Breakneck Speed of 200 Kmph, Safely!

Jan 25, 2017 06:01 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Russia is collaborating with the Indian railways to make trains much faster and safer. Here are some recommendations that have been made for the pilot project.

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TBI Blogs: From Helping Local Women to Keeping the City Clean, These Two Wonder Women from Pune Do It All

Jan 25, 2017 05:23 pm | Silver Talkies



Meet the Silver Social Workers of Pune. From helping local women earn a living to maintaining a clean and green city, they do it all. Chandana Banerjee meets them.

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Blue Door behind Building 21-B, Lallubhai Compound Mankhurd

Jan 25, 2017 04:43 pm | Guest Contributor



R and R, as described in its very own words "is a new centre for artistic and intellectual activity located amid the "Resettlement and Rehabilitation" colonies of Lallubhai Compound in Mumbai.

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