| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Mar 15, 2017 04:26 pm | Sohini Dey
P. David Raja Beula, a horticultural officer in Tamil Nadu, has developed a number of solar-powered pumps and sprayers to aid poverty-stricken farmers.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 03:59 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
What you need to know about Banking Transaction Taxes.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch
Women are defying odds and becoming successful in every field today. If we talk about 2017, women in unconventional careers won't surprise you. But what if we told you that Himachal Pradesh's first woman transporter and petrol pump owner started her business way back in 1978? We are talking about Nirmal Sethi, who says she is the only woman to become an Indian Oil dealer in north India.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 02:34 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The group is working alongside the BMC to map problematic areas of the roads and footpaths
| | | Mar 15, 2017 02:13 pm | Sanchari Pal
With a name that translates to 'Jewelled Land', this beautiful northeastern state offers much to travellers in search of rich cultural traditions and strikingly scenic vistas.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 02:02 pm | Guest Contributor
Adopting a pet is probably one of life's greatest joys. But before you choose to make that life changing decision, you must sit down and think it through.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 01:49 pm | UnLtd India
Lack of access to English language skills can be a severe restriction to higher education for many children of India. Pranil Naik, and his organisation Leap For Word, hope to remove this stumbling block by making English literacy accessible and sustainable on a large scale.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 12:43 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation is hoping that this move will inspire other cities and regions to follow suit.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 11:03 am | Sohini Dey
Founded by interior stylist and new mother Renuka Shah, Jalebi offers affordable plantable products embedded with fennel, brinjal, tulsi, marigold, coriander and mustard seeds.
| | | Mar 15, 2017 10:33 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian
In a post, a proud father has opened up about how he and his wife are raising their son while placing a healthy emphasis on the equality of the sexes.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 07:02 pm | Guest Contributor
It began in rural southeast West Bengal, in the small village of Ullon close to Lakhsmikantapur. It is one of the poorest and most backward districts in the state. Here, 6,00,000 trees were planted in the early 1980s by Mr Mondal's father.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 07:01 pm | Wildlife SOS
Over the years, the population of sloth bears in the wild has been threatened due to loss of habitat and poaching, making them a vulnerable species, protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Recently, a 10-week-old bear cub was rescued after its mother was electrocuted by high tension wires in Madhya Pradesh.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 07:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Waterless and odour-free urinals developed by these IIT Delhi alumni serve two purposes for the environment: help save water and harvest urine for agriculture.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 06:37 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Who says 140 characters aren't enough for poetry?
| | | Mar 14, 2017 05:56 pm | Legistify.com
Even though India's apex court has ordered the legal protection of people who help accident victims under the Good Samaritan Laws, people refuse to get their hands dirty.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 05:50 pm | Sanchari Pal
The first of its kind, Ahmedabad's Air Action Plan has been developed using the best practices prescribed by both national and international civic experts, medical practitioners and community leaders.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 05:35 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
With 36 workstations, cafeterias and a meeting space, ThinkPod looks towards fostering innovation in Kashmir.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 05:33 pm | Guest Contributor
There are many volunteer-based programs in Bengaluru that are helping towards sustainable living and community building. However, what they may lack is proper structure, guidance and funds.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 05:06 pm | Sohini Dey
A co-working space meant exclusively for women, W2 launched in Chennai this month and offers a host of services for working mothers to achieve a work-life balance.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 04:25 pm | Teach For India
A small intervention can lead to big positive changes for people in need. Sneha Kalaivanan explores the story of TFI Fellow Sajida Vadgama whose intervention on behalf of one of her students helped him continue pursuing his dreams.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 04:16 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The Pune-based NGO they are supporting has been steadily working with aiding soldiers for over 100 years now!
| | | Mar 14, 2017 04:02 pm | Tanaya Singh
Crammed spaces, concrete jungles, and zero touch with nature – while many urban dwellers are struggling with such problems, a social enterprise in Bengaluru has found a solution to help people set up their personal green spaces, wherever they want.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 02:15 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The goal is ensure that everyone gets the help they require during their darkest times.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 11:14 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Arm yourself with the legal knowledge to ensure your workplace is a safe space for you and your colleagues.
| | | Mar 14, 2017 09:57 am | Lucy Plummer
Holi in Pushkar was probably the craziest experiences I've had to date and one I'll remember for a long time.
| | | Mar 13, 2017 07:20 pm | Kamini Lakhani
Children with autism don't misbehave in a classroom deliberately. Their behavior is a call for help—your help.
| | | Mar 13, 2017 06:31 pm | Sohini Dey
Pesticides, toxic zippers and buttons, and toxic clothing — kidswear comes with numerous pitfalls. Fortunately, a number of brands now offer fair-trade, sustainable designs.
| | | Mar 13, 2017 06:21 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
A survivor of domestic violence and a single mother struggling to provide for her children, Shanno did whatever it took to persevere.
| | | Mar 13, 2017 05:51 pm | Legistify.com
A combination of lack of information, no safety precautions, and ignorance of health ramifications by authorities has resulted in the negative health impact of the Ennore disaster. Those affected, like the locals and the volunteers, need to know their legal rights and remedies.
| | | Mar 13, 2017 05:01 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Manisha Girotra argues that true progress can only be made when a society is able to champion gender equality.
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