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Rukmini Devi Arundale, the Legend Who Chose Dance Over Becoming the President of India

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Rukmini Devi Arundale, the Legend Who Chose Dance Over Becoming the President of India

Mar 08, 2017 04:01 pm | Sanchari Pal



Renown Bharatnatyam exponent and founder of Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale catalysed a renaissance in Indian classical dance forms. However, few know that she could have been India's first female president had she accepted the offer.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mithali Raj on Her Love for Cricket, Bharatnatyam, Childhood Memories, and More

Mar 08, 2017 04:00 pm | Tanaya Singh



After the recent win against Bangladesh, which helped India seal a place in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, the 34-year-old spoke to TBI about her career so far, her love for the game, and the team's future plans.

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This Hyderabad NGO Has Released the World's First VR Documentary on Sex Trafficking

Mar 08, 2017 03:46 pm | Sohini Dey



Notes to my Father highlights the phenomenon of sex trafficking through the experience of actual survivors.

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TBI Blogs: Meet Hema Rajagopalan, a Lupus Survivor Who Continues to Inspire Others With Her Determination

Mar 08, 2017 03:44 pm | YourDOST



Sometimes life delivers one major blow after the other. Hema Rajagopalan has had more than her fair share of blows. But she has proven herself to be the epitome of resilience in the face of a mountain of challenges.

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Does an Alcohol Ban Work? A Cancer Specialist Talks About the Effect of Such Bans on Women

Mar 08, 2017 03:40 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 harmful effects of alcohol beyond personal health.

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This Harvard Student's Letter to PM Modi on How to Treat Academia Is Making News

Mar 08, 2017 03:07 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The open letter has polarised the general public so far.

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At 16, Naina Jaiswal From Hyderabad Becomes Asia's Youngest Post Graduate

Mar 08, 2017 01:18 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Naina Jaiswal has already completed her post graduation and is on her way to prepping for a PhD!

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Last Year, Tanmay Shah Took up a Challenge to Make 52 Films in a Year & He's All Set to Do It Again!

Mar 08, 2017 11:46 am | Aditi Patwardhan



One year, 52 short films: Tanmay Shah's feat has not only made him a better and sharper filmmaker, but has also proved that passion is the driving force behind filmmaking!

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MY STORY: I Attended My First Indian Wedding And It Was An Experience I'll Never Forget!

Mar 08, 2017 10:23 am | Lucy Plummer



There's not much else that excites a foreigner in India quite like the thought of attending a Big Fat Indian Wedding.

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These 5 Families Gave Up City Life to Run a Solar-Powered Alternative School on an Organic Farm!

Mar 08, 2017 10:13 am | Sanchari Pal



An alternative school built by people who left the chaos of the city to begin a new, healthier life in the lap of nature, Marudam is all about sustainability and simple living.

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Meet the University of Utah Alumnus Who Returned to India to Help Farmers Conserve Their Produce

Mar 07, 2017 07:43 pm | Sohini Dey



A meeting with milkmen in Saharahpur led entrepreneur Akash Agarwal to develop GreenCHILL, a sustainable cooling solution for the Indian dairy and farming communities.

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It Was Love That Brought This Village in UP Together to Host a Mass Wedding for Hindu and Muslim Couples

Mar 07, 2017 06:34 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



As many as 8,000 villagers came together to host this perfect affair in a bid to promote togetherness.

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TBI Blogs: Meet the Honey Hunters of the Nilgiris – the Men Who Risk Their Lives for Your Sweet Jar of Honey

Mar 07, 2017 06:05 pm | Last Forest Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.



Discover the seasonal journey made by the honey hunters of the Nilgiris to retrieve wild honey, and transfer it to modern markets for consumption.

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Meet Ramesh Babu, the Billionaire Barber Who Owns 400+ Cars, Including BMWs, Jaguars & a Rolls Royce

Mar 07, 2017 05:40 pm | Sohini Dey



Beating acute poverty and lack of resources, Ramesh Babu revived his late father's saloon in the 90s while building a luxury car-rental business on his own.

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Craving Mangoes This Summer? You Can Order an Entire Tree on WhatsApp!

Mar 07, 2017 04:42 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Proving that one can really buy anything off the internet - even trees yielding succulent mangoes!

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This Police Station in Rajasthan Has an All-Women Staff

Mar 07, 2017 04:21 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



On International Women's Day, Rajasthan will unveil a police station that is going to be staffed entirely by women.

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How India's First Bank for Rural Women Has Changed Over 3 Lakh Lives

Mar 07, 2017 04:05 pm | Shreya Pareek



This bank does not only provide loans to rural women but also customizes repayment policies as per different women's needs.

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TBI Blogs: How a 19-Year-Old Is Pursuing Her Dream of Being a Police Officer Despite Many Odds

Mar 07, 2017 03:41 pm | Magic Bus



Being forced to support her family's meagre income with a job at an early age has not stopped 19-year-old Vaishnavi Kathelkar from pursuing her dreams and ambitions.

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From Scientists to Trailblazers, Meet 7 Winners of the Nari Shakti Awards

Mar 07, 2017 02:13 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



On International Women's day, the Indian government is recognising the work of 31 individuals and organisations towards empowering women. Here are some of them.

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#TravelTales: Why You MUST Visit the Ancient 'Village of the People Who Returned' in Manipur

Mar 07, 2017 01:13 pm | Sanchari Pal



With everything from traditional handicrafts and indigenous brews to an ancient temple shrouded in local folklore, the tiny village of Andro offers an insightful gaze into the Manipur's rich history.

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MY STORY: Thanks Dad, for Abandoning Me. Look How I Turned out Stronger.

Mar 07, 2017 12:51 pm | Guest Contributor



Anjana Karumathil writes about taking control of her life and giving it a positive turn, despite facing several negative circumstances.

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TBI Blogs: This Cancer Survivor Is Helping Dispel Stigma and Myths About the Deadly Disease

Mar 07, 2017 12:38 pm | YourDOST



Despite affecting large numbers of Indians, cancer is still often misunderstood in many parts of the country. Sarika Rana, a cancer survivor herself, is helping dispel the myths and stigma around cancer through her support group, Anandi Sheroes.

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25 Years After Dropping out, 41-Year-Old Mumbai Auto Driver Is All Set for Class 10 Board Exams

Mar 07, 2017 11:23 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The Khan family is teaching the world an important lesson in never giving up. And it's a lesson worth celebrating.

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Learn About Birds, Bees & Trees From Kusum Tai's 2,000 Varieties of Medicinal Plants & Herb Saplings

Mar 07, 2017 10:36 am | Surekha Kadapa-Bose



The 60-plus Kusum Dahivalkar is a retired plantation officer of the Social Forestry Department in Nashik. And her life has been all about the forest, the flora and fauna.

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TBI Blogs: Suffering From Acute TB and Depression, Sreoshi Bakshi Discovered Solace in a New Passion – Writing

Mar 06, 2017 07:16 pm | YourDOST



Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

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How a Farmer's Son From Maharashtra Developed a Solar Dryer That Is Now Used in 8 Countries

Mar 06, 2017 06:36 pm | Sohini Dey



Founded by Vaibhav Tidke, S4S Technologies is best known for developing an award-winning solar conductor dryer to aid the storage of farm produce minus preservatives.

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Here's Why a Retired ISRO Official Is Helping Senegal Build Low-Cost Toilets

Mar 06, 2017 06:15 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This Bengaluru-based engineer's technology allows for the building of low-cost toilets that last at least 50 years.

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MY STORY: I Adopted an Indie Dog and He Became My Muse, and the Love of My Life

Mar 06, 2017 06:03 pm | Guest Contributor



Illustrator Alicia Souza writes about her dog Charlie and why she encourages adoption of strays.

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Get Star Struck at 7 of India's Most Beautiful Astronomical Observatories

Mar 06, 2017 05:38 pm | Sanchari Pal



Here are 7 of India's most spectacular observatories. So if you are travelling and find yourself near one of these unbeatable stargazing spots, don't miss the opportunity to pay them a visit!

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TBI Blogs: How an Engineering Dropout Found His True Calling in the Kumaoni Himalayas

Mar 06, 2017 05:34 pm | Bhoomi College



Finding one's purpose in life can be a challenging prospect, especially for a young student. Manvendra Singh Inaniya talks about his experience discovering his purpose while working on sustainability in the Himalayan mountains.

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Why This IIT Kharagpur Alumnus Quit His Lucrative Job to Help Farmers

Mar 06, 2017 05:17 pm | Manabi Katoch



An IIT, Kharagpur post graduate and former dean of Centurion University, Odisha, Vishal Singh left his job in 2016 to work fulltime for society through his NGO - Kaivalya Vichar Seva Samiti.

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It's Now Become Easier to Detect Risk of a 'Silent Heart Attack,' Thanks to a 15-Year-Old TN Boy

Mar 06, 2017 05:15 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Akash Manoj, the boy behind the innovation, notes that this non-invasive technique will be of most use to those living in rural areas.

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