| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Feb 08, 2017 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch
On September 11, 2011, Aparna Malikar, a farmer widow from Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, won Rs.6.40 lakh on the show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. In the episode, Aparna spoke about her ordeal: She lost her husband in 2008 when he consumed poison after he was unable repay a huge loan. Aparna was […]
| | | Feb 08, 2017 03:26 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
On February 18 and 19. Bengaluru will be transformed into every nature lover's paradise with the Neralu tree festival.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 03:02 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
When a college principal in Mumbai said dressing like a man reduced a woman's desire to have children, Indian women on social media were quick to shut her down.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 03:02 pm | YourDOST
Dealing with near-death experiences and life-threatening accidents can be a difficult experience in any circumstance. Binay Kumar, a former Navy officer, experienced this trauma first-hand, but refused to give up on his spirit and determination to recover.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 02:58 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
When Alex Strand lost his job, he gave his friends $2,500 and asked them to plan a trip, not only to explore new cultures but also relinquish control and enjoy life as it comes.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 01:54 pm | Gangadharan Menon
Though it was Bera that caught the imagination of nature lovers for the unusual sight of leopards walking elegantly on rocky slopes, there are actually over a dozen leopard sites that surround this village.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 01:35 pm | Sohini Dey
Spearheaded by Kakatiya Sandbox and the Telangana government, the 50,000 sq. ft complex will be located in Nizamabad, and is expected to be up and running by September.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 01:30 pm | Sanchari Pal
From encouraging organic farming to introducing educational reforms, this enterprising district collector has taken his district to the forefront of the rural development in the state.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 01:01 pm | Manabi Katoch
Priyanka Jaiswal is a graduate in botany. she is pursuing her teachers' training course and aspires to study more. But her journey till here was not easy. Now she wants to make sure that no other girl child has to face similar hurdles to get educated.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 12:28 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
Plagued by drought, regressive social customs, and lack of access to facilities, the situation is especially dire for the women and children of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, one woman, and her organisation, are tipping the scales in favour of these people and giving them hope for their future.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 11:50 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Citizens have about nine days to make sure the tree cover in Bengaluru remains intact.
| | | Feb 08, 2017 10:00 am | Sanchari Pal
On his 76th birth anniversary, we remember the singer who gave ghazals a new identity with his soulful yet simple renditions.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 07:36 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
The Bastar district in Chattisgarh recently stood witness to a magnificent Science Fair, where 44,000 students from 637 government schools presented more than 35,000 scientific experiments. Here's how this feat was achieved!
| | | Feb 07, 2017 06:50 pm | Sohini Dey
A project between the students and a self-help group in Mangar village has led to Project Auric, a liquid detergent manufacturing unit run by the village women.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 06:46 pm | India Fellow
Beekeeping, apart from helping improve crop produce and sustainability, can also provide a viable source of income for many in rural India. India Fellow Simant talks about how the practice has helped a high-school dropout rediscover his purpose in life, thanks to proper training and guidance.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 06:26 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Goa-based herpetologist Nirmal Kulkarni has started the initiative "Living with Pythons" to create awareness about pythons and to create a network of rescuers and researchers to collate data on the current status of the species.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 06:09 pm | Sohini Dey
Mahabalipuram is speckled with gems, from the rock-cut monuments dating back to the Pallava dynasty to its sunny beaches. Apollo bookstore is one of the town's more modern wonders.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 04:48 pm | Milaap
The Youth Volunteers Union is well known all over Manipur for their work in fostering livelihoods, and behind their inspiring work is the story of one man's vision. Dhruva Balram explores further.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 03:45 pm | Tanaya Singh
A musician, filmmaker, and comedian - Kenneth Sebastian has tried his hand at several things he is passionate about.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 03:45 pm | Shreya Pareek
Admission into the Karuna Vihar school in Dehradun can be a life changing experience for kids with special needs and their parents. Read on to find out why.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 02:30 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The new app from Western Railways (Mumbai Division) now helps users locate nearly anything at local stations.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 02:16 pm | ReachIvy.com
The MBA programme continues to be one of the most sought-after courses for students going overseas. With such fierce competition, making a good impression during your interview is of paramount importance. Grishma Nanavaty explores some quick tips that will help aspirants crack their interview and make a great first impression.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 01:32 pm | Tanaya Singh
At present, Diglipur is connected to Port Blair via a 350-km bus service, which takes 14 hours, and a ship that takes 24 hours.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 01:13 pm | Sohini Dey
Initiated by Splatter Box studio, Wall of Celebration will organise pop-up exhibitions in restaurants and public spaces, and showcase the work of emerging artists.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 12:51 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced the soon-to-be introduced, high-end Tejas train that will ply between Surat and Mumbai at 130kmph.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 11:12 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Janet and Louis D'Souza even found a way to help while globetrotting -- they put aside Rs. 10 for every kilometre travelled to give to charity.
| | | Feb 07, 2017 10:06 am | Sanchari Pal
The inspiring stories of these amazing women sarpanches reveal the potential of good grassroots leadership in making a difference.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 07:42 pm | Tamara Mathias
Being Indian turned out to be so much more than owning a black-and-gold passport.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 07:26 pm | Women's Feature Service
Children are the custodians of the future, and empowering them with information that helps them become changemakers can go a long way to improving society. A UNICEF initiative is now doing just that in Maharashtra's rural districts.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 07:19 pm | Sohini Dey
Indie 3D Printer has been created by Maher Soft, a tech startup operating in Mumbai, which has priced the open source technology based device at Rs 37,000.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 07:18 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Turning Wheels is a travel series with a difference. Aiming to change the perception of disabilities among the masses, the web series will feature disabled protagonists going on an adventurous road trip from Delhi to Goa.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 07:16 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Over 100 girls from Holy Angels School in Thiruvananthapuram stood up for their own safety, and their tenacity paid off.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 06:45 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
As the state of Tamil Nadu continues to process the surprise announcement that VK Sasikala would be the next chief minister of the state, citizen voice what they wish the new CM would prioritise.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 06:06 pm | Sanchari Pal
On January 30, 2017, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) kicked off its operations by rolling out pilot services in Raipur and Ranchi. Here's all you need to know about RBI's reform step and its potential to revolutionize Indian banking.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 05:58 pm | ReachIvy.com
Effective communication can go a long way to making students travelling overseas for study feel comfortable an accepted in their new environment. Unfortunately, many students are unsure of their communication skills, and this reflects in their poor performances. Grishma Nanavaty gives some tips on how to maximize the impact of communicating as an overseas student.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 05:13 pm | Guest Contributor
Dinchengfa Boruah comes from OBC background in Assam. She has a caste certificate, but took a decision not to use it for her civil services exam. This is her story.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 05:07 pm | Bonobology
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering, severely affecting relationships and the people close to the victim. But this cancer victim fondly remembers how his wife remained his pillar of support throughout his diagnosis and treatment.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 04:59 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Here's how you can help Shailesh Kumar, one of the fastest wheelchair half-marathoners in the country, represent India at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
| | | Feb 06, 2017 04:40 pm | Sohini Dey
With their pilot project in the village of Depalli, the Kisaan Sevaks Foundation is using interactive tools, scholarships and mentoring programmes to educate and empower the community
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