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TBI Blogs: One Year on, Sikkim Proves Why the Rest of India Must Adopt Organic Practices for a Bright Future

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TBI Blogs: One Year on, Sikkim Proves Why the Rest of India Must Adopt Organic Practices for a Bright Future

Jan 20, 2017 04:05 pm | I Say Organic



The movement for organic food and an organic lifestyle has slowly picked up pace in India over the last few years. Ashmeet Kapoor, CEO, I Say Organic, discusses India's organic future, and the rise of organic farming in Sikkim.

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Stand up Comedienne Aditi Mittal on Life, Gender, Twitter & Tackling Taboos through Comedy!

Jan 20, 2017 03:45 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



One of the top comedians in the country, Aditi Mittal talks about how she will always feel at home on the stage, making people laugh.

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The CBI Has a New Chief and Here's All You Need to Know about Him!

Jan 20, 2017 03:27 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar Verma was appointed the new chief of Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) on Thursday.

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TBI Blogs: A Chance Meeting with a Couple Reinforced This Amateur Photographer's Faith in the Power of Love

Jan 20, 2017 01:50 pm | Bonobology



The strained political and military relations between India and Pakistan have not stopped people from both nations forming friendships and relationships that endure despite the tension. Sutirtha Saha talks about his experience meeting such a couple, and discovering a story of love across borders.

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Pune Security Guard's Son Makes His Dream a Reality, Clears CA Exam!

Jan 20, 2017 01:20 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Sandip Akde, son of a security guard from Pune, has cleared the CA exam in his first attempt. He has become an inspiration for many!

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Going beyond Classrooms: How a Blend of Online and Offline Education Can Help Students Better

Jan 20, 2017 01:03 pm | Guest Contributor



Rohan Potdar writes about the limitations of dedicated classroom learning, and online education. This is how a blended format can help students.

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TBI Blogs: How a 22-Year-Old's Passion for Biking is Inspiring Many in Rural Karnataka to Pursue Their Dreams

Jan 19, 2017 07:57 pm | KnowYourStar



Meet Rajath Shenoy, the young biker from small-town Karnataka who is introducing biking to a whole new generation of motorcycle enthusiasts. Find out more about how he made his biking dreams a reality.

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A Recent Report Named Bangalore the Most Dynamic City in the World! Here's What That Means

Jan 19, 2017 07:00 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Bangalore has been declared the most dynamic city in the world by Jones Lang LaSalle. Cities were adjudged on how well they are connected to a global network, how they foster innovation, and more.

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Saying the M-Word out Loud: Aditi Gupta's Journey of Busting Period Myths & Taboos With Comics!

Jan 19, 2017 06:47 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Aditi Gupta is the co-founder of Menstrupedia: a fun and engaging period guide for girls! Aimed at eradicating the taboo around menstruation in India, Menstrupedia is reaching out to the masses in different formats including a website and blog, printed and digital comic books as well as on-ground workshops.

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TBI Blogs: How 25 Engineers from Jodhpur Built a Globally Competitive Solar Car at One-Sixth the Usual Price!

Jan 19, 2017 06:25 pm | Solar Universe India



With abundant sunshine, India is the perfect location for solar-powered technology. Now a team of young engineers from Jodhpur, Rajasthan have created a solar car that they believe has the potential to be globally competitive and available as a product for the masses, at an affordable price.

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VIDEO: Ragpicker by Profession, Mother to 400 Strays by Passion

Jan 19, 2017 06:16 pm | TBI Team



Adoptive mum to over 400 strays, Pratima Devi is single-handedly managing the role of guardian angel by feeding and taking care of Delhi's canines!

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10 Common Questions on Relationships in India, Answered by an Expert

Jan 19, 2017 06:06 pm | Tamara Mathias



Raksha Bharadia studies couple relationships in the modern Indian context. With her website, Bonobology, she has created a non-judgemental space where she hopes to break some of the taboos associated with discussing love lives.

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To Ban or Not to Ban: Jallikatu, Its Interesting History and Both Sides of the Debate

Jan 19, 2017 03:59 pm | Sanchari Pal



Seen as a display of cruelty by animal rights activists, but venerated by others as a symbol of Tamil Nadu's martial tradition, Jallikattu evokes polarised reactions from different sections of society. Here's what you should know about the ancient bull-taming sport and the debate surrounding it.

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TBI Blogs: From Eve Teasing to Stalking, There Are Laws to Counter Any Form of Sexual Harassment in India

Jan 19, 2017 03:42 pm | LawRato



Eve teasing and molestation are problems that women all over the world, especially in India, grapple with everyday. Often, many women are unaware of the laws and regulations that give them protection against such acts. Here are some of the key legal sections dealing with sexual offences against women that all women must know about.

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MY STORY: Why This Switzerland-Based Scientist Started a Training Programme to Skill Indian Youth

Jan 19, 2017 02:24 pm | Guest Contributor



Dr. Rajendra Joshi, President and Founder, Bhartiya Skill Development Campus (BSDC) talks about the need for skill development in India and why he started BSDC to help empower young Indians.

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Bangalore-Chennai in 30 Minutes on a Hyperloop? Here's How Realistic That Is!

Jan 19, 2017 02:03 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



In the not-so-distant future, human beings might be able to travel from one place to another at supersonic speeds. In fact, there are companies that are interested in building that infrastructure in India. Here's what you should know.

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Good News for MBA Aspirants: IIM-A Now Offers an Online PG Course Too!

Jan 19, 2017 01:30 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has launched a two-year e-Post Graduate Programme in Management (ePGP) for working executives and entrepreneurs.

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This Space-Savvy Integrated Farming Unit Lets You Grow Fish, Poultry & Vegetables Organically

Jan 19, 2017 10:27 am | Sanchari Pal



Many urban dwellers are unable to take up farming, especially poultry and aquaculture, due to want of space and time. It was to address these issues that the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) at Pookode, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, created an integrated capsular farming concept titled I-farm.

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Bamboo's Boon: This Entrepreneur's Mission Is to Reduce Plastic Waste & Make Farmers Independent!

Jan 18, 2017 07:27 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Agricultural entrepreneur Yogesh Shinde is trying to reduce the use of plastic by manufacturing and promoting bamboo products through his venture Bamboo India.

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This Little-Known Marine Species is Helping Fight Global Warming

Jan 18, 2017 07:27 pm | Aishwarya Bhatkal



Nature has its own, little-known, immune system to combat climate change. It is the barrel-shaped, Jellyfish-like Salp that swallows the earth's Carbon and safely deposits it at the bottom of the ocean.

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TBI Blogs: These 16 Amazing Animal Rescue Stories from India Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity!

Jan 18, 2017 07:21 pm | Wildlife SOS



Wildlife SOS engages in conservation efforts leading to protecting and rescuing orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife found in urban and rural environments across India. The organisation's Rapid Response Unit has saved the lives of various wild animals that have been trapped, injured, or caught in such conflict situations.

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Meet the Wrestler Who Said No to Dangal and Yes to the National Championship

Jan 18, 2017 05:19 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Despite facing discrimination in her village because of her passion for wrestling, Rani Rana never gave up on her dream.

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TBI Food Secrets: The Fascinating History of Rasgulla and the 'Sweet' Battle Over its Origin

Jan 18, 2017 05:00 pm | Sanchari Pal



If there has been one sweet dish that has been a true 'game changer' of the way sweets are perceived and eaten in India, it has to be the luscious rasgulla. This story traces the interesting origins of this iconic Indian sweet.

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