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The First Indian Woman to Go to Antarctica has Visited 180 Countries in 50 Years

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The First Indian Woman to Go to Antarctica has Visited 180 Countries in 50 Years

Feb 10, 2017 03:54 pm | Sanchari Pal



For more than five decades, Meher Moos has been on a never-ending adventure across the world, travelling far and wide in a quest to quench her wanderlust. Here's the amazing story of this truly incredible woman.

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Govt Subsidy for Padma Shri Mallesham's Innovative Asu Lakshmi Machine Will Greatly Help Weavers

Feb 10, 2017 02:57 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



According to government officials, there will be no cap on the number of weavers who can benefit from and avail this scheme.

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TBI Blogs: From Gurgaon to Antarctica – a Young Indian's Journey to Educate Others About Climate Change

Feb 10, 2017 02:00 pm | Wishberry



2041 is an organisation that organises a global expedition to Antarctica to educate participants about climate change and its impact. One of this year's participants, this Gurgaon-based Googler plans to share her learnings in India through different student, corporate, and entrepreneurial programmes.

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Gautam Gambhir Stepped in to Help Padma Shri Awardee Dingko Singh Battling Cancer; You Can Help Too

Feb 10, 2017 12:41 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This is how the cricketer responded when he found out that celebrated former boxer Dingko Singh was undergoing treatment for cancer.

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What's Trending: Tihar Jail Launches Fashion Lab and Training Programmes to Empower Female Inmates

Feb 10, 2017 12:13 pm | Sohini Dey



Spearheaded by Pearl Academy, the lab will introduce women to the basics of tailoring and garment construction, and help them secure a means of livelihood.

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TBI Blogs: Finally, Indian Law Is Giving You The "Right to Be Forgotten" on the Internet. Learn All About It.

Feb 09, 2017 07:20 pm | LawRato



Recently, the Karnataka High Court recognized and upheld an individual's right to be forgotten in a landmark judgment. This is a completely new concept for India, as prior to this there has been no significant cases wherein an individual moved the court seeking an order to remove all information and data related to them available on the Internet.

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TBI Blogs: Three Amazing Women From Delhi's Urban Slums Are Breaking Gender Stereotypes, One Job at a Time

Feb 09, 2017 06:12 pm | Action for Excellence in Children and Women Foundation



For many women living in urban slums, self-sustainability and independence from family and societal pressures is a mere pipe dream. However, these three women from South Delhi's slums are challenging these pre-defined gender roles and making their mark boldly.

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

Feb 09, 2017 06:07 pm | 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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After Kalpana Chawla & Sunita Williams, Here's the 3rd Indian-Origin Woman to Go to Space

Feb 09, 2017 05:30 pm | Sanchari Pal



This super talented 32-year-old neuroscientist is one of two candidates shortlisted under the Citizen Science Astronaut (CSA) program who will fly to space in 2018.

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An Indo-Tibetan Sustainable Fashion Label in the Himalayas Promotes Zero Waste and Slow Fashion

Feb 09, 2017 05:00 pm | Sohini Dey



Tenor Sharlho came to India, on his own, at the age of five. Today he runs a sustainable fashion brand in the country that has come to be his second home.

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My View: Why It's High Time We Recognize and Fill the Jarring Gaps in Our Education System

Feb 09, 2017 04:59 pm | Guest Contributor



Bhuvan Thaker writes about the need for a four-pronged approach in education and how India can make that happen with more attention to detail.

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TBI Blogs: Experience for a Lifetime – How a UK Resident Rediscovered Herself While Volunteering in Rajasthan

Feb 09, 2017 04:45 pm | Pravah



Unknown and unfamiliar environments challenge set perceptions and individual world views. UK national Sarah Louise Horscroft talks about how interacting with villagers in Rajasthan helped her better understand herself and her world.

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MY STORY: How a Ritual of Telling My Kids Bedtime Stories Converted Me Into an Author!

Feb 09, 2017 04:21 pm | Guest Contributor



From making up bedtime stories for his 2-year-old daughter, to authoring a book of bedtime stories - Suresh Ediga writes about his journey.

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From Leading India's Blind Cricket Team to Getting the Padma Shri, Shekhar Naik's Inspiring Journey

Feb 09, 2017 03:52 pm | Tanaya Singh



Blindness is hereditary in Shekhar Naik's family. From being born blind to winning world cups for India - this is his inspiring journey.

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A Simple Red Dot From You Can Protect Waste Pickers From Health Risks. Watch How.

Feb 09, 2017 03:09 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Red Dot is a new campaign geared towards teaching the public about proper and safe methods to dispose of sanitary waste.

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Maharajas, Myths and Mysteries: The Fascinating History of India's Jewels and Jewellery

Feb 09, 2017 02:43 pm | Sanchari Pal



The small of jewels and jewellery that have survived from different periods and different parts of India, local legends and historical chronicles provide evidence of a tradition without parallel in the world.

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India's First Women's Mosque Blazes Another Trail by Switching to Solar Energy

Feb 09, 2017 01:38 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The Lucknow-based women's mosque has added yet another feather to its cap by switching to renewable energy.

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This Story About How a TTE Helped a Family on a Train Is the Good News You Need to Read Today

Feb 09, 2017 01:32 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



According to a passenger who relayed the story on social media, a TTE during a recent train journey went beyond his job description to help a family that had booked the wrong tickets.

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How a Conservationist's Love for Chittara Art Led Her to Empower the Community Behind the Art Form

Feb 09, 2017 01:26 pm | Sohini Dey



Geeta Bhat is bringing Karnataka's Deevaru community into the spotlight, and securing new means of sustainable livelihood through their arts and crafts.

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Indian Doctors Connect Heart & Liver to Save 21-Year-Old Suffering From a Rare Genetic Disease

Feb 09, 2017 12:41 pm | Sohini Dey



Bnar Satar Mala, an Iraniani national, had given up all hopes of surviving Budd-Chiari syndrome. Till she met a team of specialists at Fortis Medical Research Institute.

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This Initiative is Helping Rural Artisans Create Masterpieces by Collaborating with Modern Artists

Feb 08, 2017 07:15 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The art residency "Excavating Odisha" aims to bring together contemporary urban artists with rural artisans to create mesmerising art.

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IIT-Delhi Researchers Develop Tiny Nasal Device to Help Breathe Clean Air Even in Polluted Cities!

Feb 08, 2017 06:08 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Nosacle, a tiny and reusable nasal aid that filters pollutants, is slated to hit the markets by the end of 2017.

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TBI Blogs: How You Can Help Make India's Arts & Crafts Community Globally Competitive & Improve Livelihoods

Feb 08, 2017 06:04 pm | HeartforArt Trust



India has a long and unique history of art, with several indigenous crafts and practices passed down across generations of artisan communities. It is time modern industry helped these artisans claim their rightful share of the global market.

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From Dump Yard to Mumbai's Green Lungs: The Amazing Journey of Mahim Nature Park

Feb 08, 2017 05:30 pm | Sanchari Pal



Mahim Nature Park is not just a green getaway amid the concrete jungle of Mumbai, it is also a centre for promoting much-needed environmental awareness.

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How a Former CA Started a Vegan Footwear Brand to Offer Indians a Viable Alternative to Leather

Feb 08, 2017 04:46 pm | Sohini Dey



Kanabis, founded by Devika Bafna, takes the cruelty-free approach to fashion with canvas and jute. Along with a hint of lace and embellishment.

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