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TBI Blogs: “The Student’s Nobel Prize” Is Now in India, and It’s Open to Students From 150+ Universities!

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TBI Blogs: "The Student's Nobel Prize" Is Now in India, and It's Open to Students From 150+ Universities!

Feb 04, 2017 04:45 pm | Aravindam Foundation



Solving the world's pressing problems will require innovation and forward thinking by the leaders of tomorrow. A global prize is offering students from the world's leading universities the chance to do just that, and get some cool exposure in the bargain.

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A Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry Needs Your Help to Save the Lives of Cancer Patients

Feb 04, 2017 04:43 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



DATRI based in Chennai has been working with cancer patients across the world and helping them find the right match for bone marrow transplants and they want you to help them.

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This NGO Is Trying to Promote Scientific Curiosity among Govt School Students across Rural India

Feb 04, 2017 03:13 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Founded by Venu Nadella, Janyaa designs and distributes scientific & mathematical experiments for government schools in villages and trains teachers to encourage hands-on learning.

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I Don't Smoke or Drink, I Eat Well & Exercise. How Did I Still Get Cancer? An Oncologist Answers.

Feb 04, 2017 03:12 pm | Guest Contributor



Dr. Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer.

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From Sustainability to Rural Development, India Can Learn a Lot From These 15 Inspiring Villages

Feb 04, 2017 02:32 pm | Sanchari Pal



From renewable energy to organic farming, here are 15 Indian villages that have walked the talk and are shining examples of what a community can do when it comes together for a better tomorrow.

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TBI Blogs: Casteism, Illiteracy, Child Labour, Child Marriage – 13-Year-Old Arti Kumari Is Fighting Them All

Feb 04, 2017 02:15 pm | Bachpan Bachao Andolan



Casteism and discrimination is still a problem in many parts of rural India. This 13-year-old has initiated a fight against these social evils in her village, vowing to eradicate casteism, illiteracy, child marriage, and child labour.

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Project Olivia: The Indian Coast Guard Steps in to Save Endangered Olive Ridleys

Feb 04, 2017 02:06 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The Olive Ridley turtles have a new hero. The Indian Coast Guard's operation will ensure these turtles are able to breed without the intrusion of fishing vessels.

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This Bride and Groom, Along With Their Wedding Party, Ran 25km to Get Their Marriage Registered!

Feb 04, 2017 02:01 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This fitness-obsessed couple from Satara donned on track suits and ran along with the wedding guests to mark the happy occasion!

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India's Online E-Waste Marketplace Allows Companies to Trade Waste and Manage It Better

Feb 04, 2017 12:43 pm | Tanaya Singh



Launched by startup Eco eMarket, this platform is meant to trade electronic, paper, plastic and textile waste.

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Animal Lovers in Drought-Ridden Nilgiris Are Ensuring That the Cattle Don't Starve to Death

Feb 04, 2017 12:34 pm | Sohini Dey



Local residents of the district have taken it upon themselves to procure fodder for the cattle and supply them to farmers in the affected villages.

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Want to Volunteer at the Chennai Oil Spill Clean Up? Here Are Some Do's and Don'ts

Feb 03, 2017 08:39 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Experts are advising extreme caution for those helping in the clean-up in Chennai. If you are deciding to join in, here are some things to make sure of before you head out.

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TBI Blogs: "We Are Going to Enter Into a Life of Contradictions," Said Dr. Ambedkar. How Right Was He!

Feb 03, 2017 07:44 pm | Penguin India



Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, or Baba Saheb, as he is fondly known, is one of the most widely respected figures for his role in campaigning against discrimination, and for being the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Unfortunately, his legacy continues to suffer, mired in the middle of India's ongoing debate about caste and reservations.

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An Insider Tells All That Goes Behind Creating the Beautiful Republic Day Tableaus

Feb 03, 2017 06:42 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The team behind an award-winning tableau from Republic Day spill all the behind-the-scenes secrets.

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B-School Students Organize a One-Of-Its-Kind Fest for Children From Orphanages in Kochi

Feb 03, 2017 06:35 pm | Sohini Dey



The students of Rajagiri Centre of Business Studies have been organising Crayons since 2011, a day-long fest for children living in orphanages in and around Kochi.

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This Startup Aims to Train 1 Lakh First Responders for Medical Emergencies in Every Indian City

Feb 03, 2017 06:26 pm | Sohini Dey



Created by healthcare startup CallAmbulance, the initiative aims to equip citizens with basic medical skills to respond to emergencies in their vicinity.

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Oh Captain, My Captain! The Indian Cricket Team Has Given the Sweetest Tribute to MS Dhoni

Feb 03, 2017 06:14 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The team commemorated the biggest moments in Indian cricket that happened under his leadership.

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This Man Built a House That Harvests Rainwater, Produces Solar Energy, Organic Food, and Biogas!

Feb 03, 2017 05:53 pm | Sanchari Pal



Affectionately called Solar Suresh by his friends and family, the innovative owner believes in living a self-sufficient and comfortable life without being dependent on others.

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TBI Blogs: From Sikkim to Kerala, Here Are 9 of the Most Pollution-Free Travel Destinations in India!

Feb 03, 2017 05:44 pm | TripHobo



Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have created severe imbalances in the environment of India's cities. Thankfully, there are still some cities and towns that have managed to escape growing pollution levels due to due diligence and efforts.

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This Youth from Arunachal Is Badminton Coach to 40 Underprivileged Kids in Delhi

Feb 03, 2017 05:17 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Jambay Gyaltsen Chetan, a 33-year-old from Arunachal Pradesh, has been training over 40 underprivileged children in badminton in a Delhi park for the past three years.

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No Water Wars Here: How 2 Villages on Kerala-Karnataka Border Share Water Every Year

Feb 03, 2017 05:08 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Proving that we are stronger together, two villages from Karnataka and Kerala respectively build an embankment every year to share water during the summer.

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This 6-Year-Old Prodigy Representing India at the World School Chess Championship Is Sure to Impress!

Feb 03, 2017 05:05 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The class 1 student and chess prodigy from Puducherry is taking the world by storm.

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The Secret Life of a Spymaster: Remembering R. N. Kao, the Legendary Founder Chief of RAW

Feb 03, 2017 05:00 pm | Sanchari Pal



Such was the sway of the founding father of RAW, that even the intelligence agents in his unit were know as the "Kaoboys."

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