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This Fiesty Animal Lover and Her Team Rescue, Feed & Treat over 10,000 Street Dogs Every Month!

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This Fiesty Animal Lover and Her Team Rescue, Feed & Treat over 10,000 Street Dogs Every Month!

Jan 13, 2017 03:45 pm | Ipsita Sarkar



Ipsita Sarkar writes about Indigree Angels Trust, a non-profit in New Delhi that works with the mission of rescuing and rehabilitating street dogs.

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TBI Blogs: Meet Basavaraj Umrani, the Visually-Impaired Human Computer from Belgaum

Jan 13, 2017 02:31 pm | KnowYourStar



Knowledge can change the world, and a visually-impaired but brilliant Belgaum native has the brainpower and the drive to do just that. This warm and friendly young man is using his amazing intellect to bring positivity and hopefulness to everyone he meets.

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The Little Known Story of How India's First Indigenous Supercomputer Amazed the World in 1991

Jan 13, 2017 01:56 pm | Sanchari Pal



Here is the fascinating story of how India's first-ever indigenous supercomputer was made, a major milestone in modern India's technological odyssey.

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Good Samaritans Are Setting up 'Walls of Kindness' across India. Here's Why They Are Amazing!

Jan 13, 2017 01:46 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Walls of kindness are springing up all across North Indian cities -- thanks to some good Samaritans who wish to help people from underprivileged backgrounds.

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10 Awesome Features You Could Expect at Railway Stations after the Redevelopment Project!

Jan 13, 2017 01:26 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The first railway station to be revamped under the ambitious project is Habibganj in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The redevelopment is to start by January 14.

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8 Talented Foreigners Who Are So Good at Indian Classical Music They Would Put Many of Us to Shame!

Jan 13, 2017 11:14 am | Sanchari Pal



From mastering difficult lyrics to adapting to Indian instruments, these 8 foreign artists have shown that the melody and richness of Indian classical music transcend boundaries.

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An Interactive Journey Through Swami Vivekananda's Life

Jan 12, 2017 08:51 pm | TBI Team



In this interactive timeline, learn everything you need to know about Swami Vivekananda and his life.

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TBI Blogs: How Well Do You Know the Indian Constitution? Find out Now, and Have Fun in the Process!

Jan 12, 2017 07:53 pm | 5th Space – Making the other four count



Despite being one of the most important documents in India, few Indian citizens completely understand the Constitution and what it entails. A new initiative hopes to turn this around, but through fun interactions and games, not boring lectures or presentations.

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Say Hello to Your Doc! This Tele-Service Connects Patients with Medical Professionals

Jan 12, 2017 06:49 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Hellodoc is a service that aggregates private practitioners and hospitals on single platform and makes healthcare professionals accessible for a quick and reliable consultation...

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The Amazing Journey of This Indian Drag Queen Is Both Heart Breaking and Inspiring

Jan 12, 2017 06:19 pm | Phalguni Vittal Rao



Alex Mathew, a 28-year-old who identifies as queer and takes to the stage as one of India's few drag artists, is one such person who had the confidence to be himself and be confident about it.

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TBI Blogs: Here's How You Can Help an Underprivileged Person Fight the Bitter Chill This Winter

Jan 12, 2017 06:08 pm | Goonj



Winter can be a desperate struggle for survival for the underprivileged unfortunate enough to live without shelter or proper woolens. Goonj's annual winter campaign 'Odha Do Zindagi' aims to ease the suffering of such people by involving community members and institutions.

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Another Geeta Phogat in the Making. Can This Sole Female Wrestler From Her Village Reach The Olympics?

Jan 12, 2017 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch



When 16-year-old Mahima Rathod watched Dangal, she was unable to control her tears. The reason was simple; she saw her own father, Raju Rathod,in Mahavir Singh Phogat's character.

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Scientists in Kerala Develop Free App to Help Farmers Work More Efficiently and Cut Costs

Jan 12, 2017 03:45 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Your phone is all you need now to become an expert in farming. An app called FEM@Mobile, developed by scientists from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), promises to directly address many problems faced by farmers in India.

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How Three Startups Are Using Innovative Methods to Clean and Restore River Ganga

Jan 12, 2017 03:37 pm | Sanchari Pal



Cleaning river Ganga is no simple task and has been the objective of many activists, environmentalists and politicians. Amid various attempts and campaigns, here's how three upcoming startups founded by young innovative Indians are working to clean up India's national river.

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Thane Woman Traffic Cop Who Taught a Lesson to an Abusive Politician Rewarded by Her Dept

Jan 12, 2017 02:58 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Seema Kale, a traffic constable in Thane, has been rewarded for standing up to an abusive political party worker and taking action against him.

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When Turned down by the Panchayat, This Semi-Paralysed Man from Kerala Dug a Proper Road in 3 Years

Jan 12, 2017 02:40 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



When all pleas for help were ignored, Sashi decided to take things in his own hands and accomplished what seemed impossible -- in three years, he personally dug 200 metres of proper road in the village.

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TBI Blogs: How a 21-Year-Old Girl Overcame Disability & Govt Apathy to Become an International Chess Champion

Jan 12, 2017 02:38 pm | KnowYourStar



Meet one of India's best chess players, who has received recognition all over the world for her skills. Despite the lack of funding and acknowledgement from the Government, this young lady continues to revolutionise the game.

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TBI Blogs: How One Man Is Encouraging People to Voice Their Opinions & Give Inputs about Govt Policies

Jan 11, 2017 07:53 pm | KnowYourStar



Meet Akshara Damle, a young man who is changing the country one policy at a time. Damle, and others like him, are using the system to ensure that their ideas are being heard and implemented.

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Meet Mathematician Akshay Venkatesh Who Won the Infosys Prize for His Research in Number Theory

Jan 11, 2017 07:29 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Indian-Australian mathematician Akshay Venkatesh has been awarded the Infosys Prize 2016 in Mathematics for his exceptionally wide-ranging, fundamental and creative contributions to the modern number theory.

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Over 5000 Organic Farmers Are Reviving Traditional Crop Varieties. Thanks to One Organization.

Jan 11, 2017 07:05 pm | Sanchari Pal



A community initiative working to preserve traditional varieties of crops through organic farming, 'Sahaja Samrudha' (Bountiful Nature) is a fast-expanding network of small farmers and like-minded individuals who are working to make sustainable agriculture a way of life in India's farming community.

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Four Indian-American Scientists Received One of America's Most Prestigious Awards from the President

Jan 11, 2017 05:03 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Four Indian-American scientists and researchers are among the 102 people who received the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

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TBI Blogs: Here's How the Govt Hopes to Help Low-Income Workers in India Build Their Own Houses

Jan 11, 2017 05:02 pm | Factly



The Government has released the guidelines for the Revised Integrated Housing Scheme, 2016 to extend housing subsidies to workers from various industries, including mining and beedi-making. Srujana Bej from Factly explores the actual impact of the increased subsidies.

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