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How Blindfolded Conversations Can Help You See the Other Side and Open up to Strangers Too

Feb 22, 2017 03:57 pm | Shweta Sharma



Blindfolded Conversations Under the Trees aims to use public spaces as community spaces. A space to interact and, perhaps, get inspired.

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This Biotech Engineer and Her Mother Have Helped 4,000 Farmers Across India Go Organic

Feb 22, 2017 03:45 pm | Tanaya Singh



From being an engineer to co-founding a company with her mom – this is Likitha Bhanu's journey of turning a hobby into business.

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Have Any Questions About the Govt's New Measles Rubella Vaccine? A Paediatrician Answers.

Feb 22, 2017 03:35 pm | Guest Contributor



Dr. Suruchi Goyal Agarwal, a consultant paediatrician and endocrinologist at Columbia Asia Hospital in Bengaluru, explains all about the new Measles Rubella vaccine.

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How a Harvested Heart Travelled 31km in 26 Minutes During Peak Bengaluru Traffic to Save a Life

Feb 22, 2017 02:30 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The heart had been flown from Mangaluru to Bengaluru on February 21, and a "green corridor" ensured that the organ reached the hospital on time.

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Nothing Could Stop These Individuals From Casting Their Vote in the Recent BMC, UP Elections

Feb 22, 2017 01:44 pm | Shweta Sharma



Meet the voters who were determined to participate in the democratic process and cast their ballots.

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TBI Blogs: Found in a Sugarcane Field Near Pune, These Baby Leopard Cubs Had a Happy Family Reunion

Feb 22, 2017 01:18 pm | Wildlife SOS



In recent years, rapid infringement of human settlements and expansion of agriculturally-used land has forced Maharashtra's leopards to adapt to the changing landscape. Wildlife SOS recently rescued a pair of three-week-old leopard cubs who were happily reunited with their mother near Pune.

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All You Need to Know About BharatQR Code: India's New Cashless Payment System

Feb 22, 2017 12:45 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Part of the government's push towards a cashless economy, the e-payment medium has been billed as the world's first interoperable payment acceptance solution.

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50,000 Street Children in New Delhi to Receive Their Aadhaar Cards in 6 Months

Feb 22, 2017 12:21 pm | Sohini Dey



Launched by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and NGO Save the Children, the project aims to cover five states in two years.

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A Chartered Accountant With a Dancer's Soul, This Woman Is Helping Orphan Kids Pursue Their Passion

Feb 22, 2017 11:51 am | Sanchari Pal



The founder of Bengaluru-based Dancekala, Manisha Mehta strongly believes in following your heart and teaching underprivileged kids is her way of giving back to the society.

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MY STORY: Journey of Becoming the First Indian Man to Finish an Ultraman

Feb 21, 2017 07:33 pm | Guest Contributor



Arunaabh Shah writes about his journey - from the first day of training to the last day of Ultraman

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Having Lost Her Father to Cancer, This Doctor Is on a Mission to Help Women Fight Breast Cancer

Feb 21, 2017 07:10 pm | Sohini Dey



Cancer treatment in India is often hindered by the lack of early detection. Oncologist Dr. Shona Nag aims to change the scenario by spreading awareness, particularly among women.

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TBI Blogs: This 70-Year-Old Lost Her Voice Box to Throat Cancer, but Continues to Inspire Hundreds

Feb 21, 2017 07:09 pm | Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru



Meet Nalini Satyanarayan, a 70-year-old cancer survivor who is now championing the cause of cancer prevention.

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Amritsar's Golden Temple Leads by Example, Offers Organic Food From Its Farm to 1 Lakh Pilgrims

Feb 21, 2017 06:31 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Organic vegetables and food has become the new mantra at Amritsar's Golden Temple and its kitchen, which has a 13-acre organic farm.

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TBI Blogs: Why the Recent Ruling on the Right to Be Forgotten Is a Gamechanger for India's Data Laws

Feb 21, 2017 05:26 pm | Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy



The 'right to be forgotten' ruling by the Karnataka High Court has raised a fair amount of questions and debate. Shalini Seetharam takes a closer look at what the ruling's underlying arguments, and what this means for the future evolution of privacy laws in India.

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Health Ministry Takes a Huge Step in Sex Education: Homosexuality Is Normal, Consent Is Vital

Feb 21, 2017 05:15 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Vital and thoughtful information on subjects ranging from sexuality to consent has been provided by the Health Ministry through a resource kit called Saathiya.

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Mass Wedding in Gujarat Town Goes Cashless With Card-Swiping Machines, Cheques & More

Feb 21, 2017 04:52 pm | Shweta Sharma



All the ceremonies at the wedding of nine couples were performed through digital modes of payment.

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Why You Need to Learn About K. Seshadri Iyer, the Forgotten Creator of Modern Bengaluru

Feb 21, 2017 04:51 pm | Sanchari Pal



The Dewan of Mysore for a span of 18 years, Sheshadri Iyer's able administration laid the foundation for much of modern Bengaluru's infrastructure and many of the city's landmarks.

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From Selling Snacks at Age 10, This Plantation Worker's Son Built a ₹100 Crore Food Brand

Feb 21, 2017 04:36 pm | Sohini Dey



Once a school dropout, PC Musthafa went on to study engineering and complete his MBA from IIM-B. Today, he is best known as the founder of iD Fresh.

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Can't Marry Without Toilet in the House, Say Maulvis & Muftis in HP, Punjab and Haryana

Feb 21, 2017 03:19 pm | Shweta Sharma



Stressing on issues like cleanliness and hygiene, Maulana Mahmood A Madani asked people to use toilets and contribute towards making the country clean.

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My Story: I Was a Socially Awkward Girl. Here's How My Poetry Changed Me

Feb 21, 2017 03:03 pm | Guest Contributor



Niti Majethia writes about poetry, arts, and her passion for expressing herself with words.

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'It's My Duty' – This CISF Officer Is Winning Fans on Social Media for All the Right Reasons!

Feb 21, 2017 02:57 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Social media users are hailing this officer for ensuring that a man who had lost his luggage at the New Delhi airport was able to locate his belongings.

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No Marriage? No Problem! This Feisty 79-Year-Old Living on Her Own Terms Will Inspire You

Feb 21, 2017 02:40 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This Pune woman has won many hearts on social media for living her life unapologetically.

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TBI Blogs: Forget Your Medication? Here's an Innovative Solution That Can Make That a Thing of the Past!

Feb 21, 2017 02:30 pm | NASSCOM 10000 Startups



Lack of awareness, and general apathy, can sometimes lead to terrible complications for people on a course of medication for a chronic disease. Driven by his own experience, a young Computer Science student from Tamil Nadu has created a new solution to ensure that patients remember to take medications as prescribed, and avoid complications.

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Embedded Mikes, Thump-Proof Tables Keep Emotion and Commotion in Check at New AP Assembly

Feb 21, 2017 01:27 pm | Sohini Dey



Slated for inauguration in March, Andhra Pradesh's new assembly complex in Amravati has been specially equipped with disruption-proof features.

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Meet the Girl Reviving Traditional Board Games Like Pachisi and Chauka Bara

Feb 21, 2017 01:18 pm | Shweta Sharma



Not many know about the world of ancient Indian board games. Pachisi aims to give children a peek into this slice of history.

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Remember That Haitian Girl Who Wrote About Racism in Bollywood? Here's a Second Letter From Her!

Feb 21, 2017 01:09 pm | Sanchari Pal



A 26-year-old nurse from Haiti, Fabienne Menoud writes about her dream to travel to India, her fascination with Indian culture and her deep love for Indian movies.

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Indian Railways Building 160 Kmph Speed 'World Class' Train Sets at Half the Cost of Imported Ones

Feb 21, 2017 11:42 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This is how the Indian Railways is building semi-high speed trains that will be fully air conditioned and have free Wi-Fi, among other amenities.

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For the Love of His Nation: Anganwadi Helper's Son Quits TCS Job to Join the Army

Feb 21, 2017 11:28 am | Shweta Sharma



Not one to be bogged down by failure, Bharat, who had failed the NDA entrance examination in 2010, cleared the Combined Defence Services exam with his hard work.

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College Students in Mumbai Have Banded Together to Make Sure the City Votes in the Upcoming Election!

Feb 21, 2017 10:00 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



About 50 students from six colleges in Mumbai are ensuring everyone goes out and votes on February 21st at the BMC elections.

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A Porter's Son, T Natarajan Overcame Huge Odds to Become the Highest Paid Indian at the IPL Auction

Feb 20, 2017 07:42 pm | Sanchari Pal



A porter's son from a sleepy village in Tamil Nadu, Natarajan watched his life change in front of his eyes as the bids against his name took a staggering 30-time jump from a ₹10 lakh base price to ₹3 crore during the IPL auction on Monday.

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Creating Smart Villages and Rural Entrepreneurs Using Drinking Water, Internet & Information!

Feb 20, 2017 07:28 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



In Maharashtra, Zero Miles is building multi-utility drinking water centres to bring people together for community development.

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Karnataka Town Planning Officer Fined Rs 25,000 for Not Properly Responding to an RTI Query

Feb 20, 2017 07:20 pm | Shweta Sharma



The fine was imposed on grounds of dereliction of duty and not sharing information under the RTI Act.

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This Delhi NGO Helps Women Understand Everything About Sexual Health Without Fear or Stigma

Feb 20, 2017 06:51 pm | Sohini Dey



With their health over stigma initiative, Haiyya promotes community organisation to tackle the taboo subject that is sex and bring it out in the open.

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Light Bulbs, Placards, Sign Language: Few Things Used in a Delhi Café Run by the Differently Abled

Feb 20, 2017 06:32 pm | Shweta Sharma



With a seating capacity of close to 40, the café currently employs six to seven differently abled persons who manage the guests.

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Milind Soman Is Now Ultraman – Completes the 517.5 Km Race at Florida, Run Barefoot!

Feb 20, 2017 06:23 pm | Shweta Sharma



At 51, the runner redefined fitness goals by participating in the Florida Ultraman and completing the race.

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TBI Blogs: Meet the Artists Preserving Jalatarangam, the Ancient Art of Creating Music From Water Waves

Feb 20, 2017 05:59 pm | Nazariya



The sound of moving water—be it the waves of a sea hitting the shore, or the gentle flow of a river—has always enthralled the best of us. To commemorate the essence of life, Nazariya brings you Jalatarangam, a percussion instrument that is tuned with water, not strings!

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'I Am Not Asking for Charity' – the Man Fighting for Disabled-Friendly Screening at Indian Airports

Feb 20, 2017 05:52 pm | Guest Contributor



Rajesh Bhatia writes about his experiences at airports as an above-knee amputee, and why he started a campaign asking Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to make security procedures inclusive.

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#TravelTales: 14 Stunning Indian Beaches No One's Told You About

Feb 20, 2017 05:47 pm | Sanchari Pal



With temperatures set to soar for the next few months, we thought it was time to reveal a few secret Indian beaches – stunning stretches of sun-kissed sand or cool coves that remain uncrowded even on a holiday weekend.

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No More Long Waits: Now, Apply for Your Passport at Select Post Offices

Feb 20, 2017 05:10 pm | Shweta Sharma



To begin with, the service will be available in some post offices in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, among others.

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