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TBI Blogs: How a School Is Giving Hope to Chattisgarh’s “Particularly Vulnerable” Pahadi Korba Tribe

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TBI Blogs: How a School Is Giving Hope to Chattisgarh's "Particularly Vulnerable" Pahadi Korba Tribe

Jan 21, 2017 03:27 pm | CRY - Child Rights & You



The only primary school in one of the most remote and backward regions of Chhattisgarh has brightened the future prospects of the Pahadi Korva tribes living here.

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Meet Kalki Subramaniam, the Transgender Woman Who Has Been Invited to Speak at Harvard

Jan 21, 2017 02:29 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Kalki Subramaniam, the transgender activist will be among the other dignitaries from India who will be speaking at the India Forum organised by Harvard University.

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Anjali Ameer Makes History: First Transsexual Woman to Be Cast as a Female Lead in an Indian Film!

Jan 21, 2017 02:23 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Anjali Ameer has made history by becoming the first transsexuall woman to be cast as the lead in a major feature film starring South Indian superstar, Mammootty

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These 10 Powerful Images Shut down All Who Blame Women's Clothes for Sexual Assault

Jan 21, 2017 01:16 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



AIE Services has published a powerful new photo series that depicts images of real sexual assault victims wearing the clothes they were wearing during the attack

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TBI Blogs: Meet Kalyan Paul, the Man Using Technology to Bring Sustainable Change in India's Himalayan Regions

Jan 21, 2017 01:01 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation



India's Himalayan region is home to some of the country's most abundant natural resource reserves, yet much of its population still lags behind the rest of the country in access to basic amenities. Kalyan Paul and his organisation Grassroots hope to help the region's people overcome this gap through the application of technology.

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This Man Left His Comfortable Job 27 Years Ago & Dedicated His Life to Reviving a Zoo

Jan 21, 2017 12:38 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



R. K. Sahu left his job 27 years ago to take up the position as the director of Ahmedabad's Kankaria Zoo that was deeply buried in losses, and revived it.

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Anna Mani Is One of India's Greatest Woman Scientists. Yet You Probably Haven't Heard Her Story

Jan 21, 2017 12:34 pm | Sanchari Pal



A distinguished meteorologist, Anna Mani was the former Deputy Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department and made significant contributions in the field of solar radiation, ozone and wind energy instrumentation. Here's her inspiring story.

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VIDEO: This 40-Year-Old Autorickshaw Driver has Planted Over 350 Saplings in a Year

Jan 21, 2017 11:09 am | TBI Team



Thane-based Purushottamlal Gupta has vowed to reduce the air pollution levels, by planting saplings and reviving the shrinking green cover in Mumbai.

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Here Are 12 Powerful Posters That Show How Education Empowers Girls to Aspire

Jan 21, 2017 11:00 am | Tanaya Singh



This National Day of the Girl Child, let's get inspired by the possibilities visible in these pictures, challenge the stereotypes and mind-sets that keep girls out of school, and pledge to end gender disparity in education.

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TBI Blogs: Demonetisation Meant Many Changes for India's Visually Impaired. Here's How It Can Be Inclusive.

Jan 20, 2017 07:30 pm | Eyeway



There's a need to prevent visually-impaired citizens from being financially excluded from the new digital Indian economy emerging after demonetisation. George Abraham takes a look at the steps that can be taken to make cashless India inclusive for all.

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Educators up to the Mark? School Students in India Might Soon Be Evaluating Their Teachers!

Jan 20, 2017 07:07 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Students who attend government schools might be asked to evaluate their teachers in order to improve the quality of education

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Want to Get Fit While Saving the Planet? Take This Solar Powered Bicycle for a Spin!

Jan 20, 2017 06:13 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Scientists from Anna University have built a unique solar powered motorised bicycle. Riders can choose to use the motor or pedal. or both.

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Transforming Education in Rural Bihar Using Animated Videos

Jan 20, 2017 06:06 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



PRAYOG (Professionals Alliance for Youths Growth), an NGO based in Gopalganj district of Bihar is trying to give a high-tech edge to rural education by using informative, animated videos as teaching tools.

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This Badminton Legend is the Deafalympian of the Century. But You've Probably Never Heard of Him!

Jan 20, 2017 05:00 pm | Sanchari Pal



A legendary sportsman that not many Indians know about, Rajeev Bagga was crowned the 'Deaflympian of the Century' by the International Olympics Committee. Here's the inspiring story of his struggle to the top.

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How an Archaeologist from Kolkata Aims to Save the City's Monuments through Heritage Walks

Jan 20, 2017 05:00 pm | Sohini Dey



Many of Kolkata's heritage buildings are in dire need of renovation. Archaeologist Tathagata Neogi's new initiative seeks to empower the city's residents to save and spruce up these remnants of history.

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