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Summer Vacations in Bangalore? Do Something Different With Your Kids & Rediscover the City!

Mar 25, 2017 10:51 pm | Sanchari Pal



Looking for interesting getaways to take your child to when the schools break up for the summer vacations? From interesting museums to unique farms, Bengaluru has many attractions that don't appear on traditional tourist itineraries!

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This Bengaluru Man Runs a Fully Air-Conditioned House Without Paying a Rupee in Electricity Bills

Mar 25, 2017 06:55 pm | Sohini Dey



Dinesh Pagariya's new house has successfully harnessed solar energy from scratch, and did not seek even a temporary Bescom connection during construction.

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This 10-Year-Old Suffering From Progeria Got to Become Chairman of MP Child Commission for a Day

Mar 25, 2017 04:39 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Shreyansh Waghmare had wanted to visit Bhopal. So, the state went one step ahead and made him the chairman of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights for a day.

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Refusing to Retire, This Passionate Teacher Now Educates Trafficked and Abandoned Kids

Mar 25, 2017 04:04 pm | Shreya Pareek



Padmaja Ramamurthy has taught in both government and private schools during the course of a long career. But nothing compares to the work she is doing at the APSA Dream School, Bengaluru.

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TBI Blogs: This Tiny, Remote Village in Uttarakhand Has Its Own Instagram Account!

Mar 25, 2017 03:34 pm | Shivya Nath



Technology has become ubiquitous, and has the potential for great positive transformation. A small village in the Himalayas is leveraging the power of social media and digital technology to attract tourism and support its community.

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Beyond the Call of Duty: Differently-Abled Commissioner Goes Door-To-Door to Collect Taxes

Mar 25, 2017 03:29 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



After 31 years of public service, she's as determined as ever to meet her goals.

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Years Ago, a Calcutta-Born Photographer Captured Charles Darwin, Alfred Lord Tennyson & More

Mar 25, 2017 01:42 pm | Guest Contributor



Julia Margaret Cameron, was a seeker of beauty. She was born in India more than 200 years ago in the City of Joy, Calcutta, in 1815, but her rebirth as a photographer happened at the age of 48.

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We All Know We Need More Toilets in the Country. But Can Anybody Say It Better Than Akshay Kumar?

Mar 25, 2017 12:56 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



People have hailed the actor for broaching such a sensitive subject with grace.

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All the Moms-To-Be of Kalaburgi District Got a Toilet Scheme, Thanks to This ASHA Didi's Simple Act!

Mar 25, 2017 12:52 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The programme 'Koosu' was announced in the Kalaburgi district to focus on and ensure the availability of toilets to pregnant women.

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TBI Blogs: Gurgaon's Air Quality Could See Improvement Soon, Thanks to a 9-Year-Old Girl and a Lawyer

Mar 25, 2017 12:52 pm | LawRato



Gurugram/Gurgaon is the perfect example of the environmental hazards caused by rapid urbanisation of Indian metros. The city's air pollution has reached alarming levels. But thanks to the efforts of a 9-year-old girl and a lawyer, things are about to improve.

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10 Organic Stores From Around India That Make Eating Fresh, Pesticide-Free Produce Easier

Mar 25, 2017 12:48 pm | Sohini Dey



Organic stores offer consumers a taste of healthy food and a sustainable source of income for farmers practicing traditional forms of farming.

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Over 1,800 Hearing-Impaired Persons Have Found Employment Thanks to This NGO

Mar 25, 2017 11:41 am | Aditi Patwardhan



Deaf Enabled Foundation (DEF), an organisation "by the deaf, and for the deaf", is providing vocational skills to the hearing impaired.

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After This MP Assaulted a Civilian, 6 Major Airline Carriers in India Have Blacklisted Him From Flying

Mar 25, 2017 11:35 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has said that the matter is being looked into.

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Maharashtra's First Road Made of Pinewood Pulp Promises to Keep Potholes Away

Mar 25, 2017 11:19 am | Sohini Dey



Built by the Public Works Department in Palghar district, in collaboration with a Mumbai firm, the road is made of waste pinewood pulp cellulose.

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This Unique Crafts Village in Kerala Sets an Example of How Tourism Can Help Rural Artisans

Mar 25, 2017 10:35 am | Guest Contributor



Sargaalaya Kerala Arts and Crafts village is an initiative of the state's Department of Tourism, and aims to be a unique tourist destination.

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How Do Home Chefs Make a Living? 5 Culinary Wizards From Around India Share Their Stories

Mar 24, 2017 11:38 pm | Sohini Dey



In spite of a competitive food business, Indian home chefs are making their mark with authentic cuisines, attention to detail, and smart business ideas.

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ISRO Could Soon Predict Nearly Every Natural Calamity to Hit India, Saving Millions of Lives

Mar 24, 2017 07:35 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Most of the initiatives are already being put to use on an experimental basis.

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TBI Blogs: Senior Citizens Have a Shot at Getting Jobs Again, Thanks to This Helpful Initiative

Mar 24, 2017 07:12 pm | Nightingales Medical Trust



A comprehensive programme with dedicated and well-trained faculty, and training in computers, Tally, and skill-based vocation helps thousands of elders reignite the lost spark, and reinvent a second career for themselves, to live a life of dignity and empowerment.

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We Asked 10 Expats Living In Bangalore Why They Love This City. Here's What They Said.

Mar 24, 2017 06:30 pm | Lucy Plummer



Bangalore is a favourite amongst foreigners for cities to live in India. We asked 10 expats what they love most about Bangalore!

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This IAS Officer Honoured Her Father's Last Wishes by Donating His Body to Medical Research

Mar 24, 2017 06:17 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Five years ago, PP Chhabra, who was himself an IAS officer, had made the decision to not only donate his organs but also his body to medical research.

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This One-Of-A-Kind Park in Delhi Was Made Using 25 Tonnes of Scrap and 5,600 Cubic Metres of Muck

Mar 24, 2017 06:17 pm | Aparna Menon



An interesting concept, the park has been created using the waste material retrieved from different sites where the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has worked.

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Survive the Summer Without an AC With These 14 Super Simple Hacks

Mar 24, 2017 05:57 pm | Sanchari Pal



These 14 natural ways to cool yourself and your home will help you save money on energy bills and rely less on air conditioning, even through the scorching summer weather.

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All Aboard the Sapno ka Dibba! A Metro Ride Inspires Underprivileged Kids to Reach for Their Dreams

Mar 24, 2017 05:30 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



So far, the programme has covered 60,000 children from Delhi alone and the plan is to reach 10 lakh children.

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