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This Determined Bengaluru Girl Single-Handedly Exposed How a Fake College Was Conning Students

Mar 17, 2017 03:44 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



As a result of her actions, a police case has been filed against the authorities of the institute.

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TBI Blogs: This Ahmedabad-Based Professor's Body Positivity Mission Has Inspired Hundreds of Students

Mar 17, 2017 03:11 pm | The People Place Project



In a world where fashion labels and trends are constantly forcing women to doubt their self-image, a college professor from Ahmedabad is promoting body positivity and inspiring women through her social media venture.

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A Starry-Eyed Girl Called 'Monto': The Untold Story of Kalpana Chawla's Childhood in India

Mar 17, 2017 01:54 pm | Sanchari Pal



A role model for countless Indian women, Kalpana was an ordinary girl from Karnal whose lofty dreams and indomitable courage took her to space. Here's the little known story of her childhood in India.

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In This Crime-Free Maharashtrian Village, Homes Are Owned by Women & Residents Are Organ Donors

Mar 17, 2017 01:22 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



At Anandwadi, there hasn't been a single police case lodged in the past 15 years.

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A Woman From the Northeast Writes a Powerful Letter Slamming Racism in India. And It Will Move You.

Mar 17, 2017 01:11 pm | Guest Contributor



Ngurang Reena writes about the racism that people from the northeast have to face in their own country. And she has a point.

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Indian-American Teen Indrani Das Bags the 'Junior Nobel' and $250,000 in Cash Prize

Mar 17, 2017 11:13 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



A total of 40 student finalists at the competition walked away with $1.8 million in grants.

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Vikas Khanna's Viral Post About His Father Will Make You Call Your Parents Right Away

Mar 16, 2017 06:48 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



"Because one day you might be able to buy a fleet of cars, but you can't buy time..."

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TBI Blogs: Your Next Vacation Can Help Promote India's Arts & Crafts and Empower Rural Artisans

Mar 16, 2017 06:29 pm | HeartforArt Trust



India has a rich history and heritage of arts & crafts from different regions, and a growing tourism industry. Combining the two can provide a unique opportunity to help empower livelihoods in parts of rural India while giving India's crafts heritage the visibility it deserves.

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How a Cuban Organic Farming Revolution Spurred This Engineer to Make Farmers out of City Dwellers

Mar 16, 2017 06:26 pm | Sohini Dey



Inspired by the Cuban system of organopónicos, Homecrop, a startup founded by Manvitha Reddy, is setting up modular vegetable gardens on rooftops around Hyderabad.

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How an Indian Woman Got the World to Send Letters of Love to Syrian Refugee Kids

Mar 16, 2017 06:22 pm | Guest Contributor



Pooja Pradeep writes about what inspired her to start the "Letters of Love" campaign, and how sending colourful postcards to Syrian refugee kids helped.

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As Sanjauli Police Station Becomes the First to Link to CCTNS, Here's What the System Can Do

Mar 16, 2017 05:40 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The CCTNS project is an ambitious initiative that proposes to automate 14,000 police stations in the country.

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The Startup That Aims to Rid India of Deadly Superbug Infections and Antibiotic Resistance

Mar 16, 2017 05:30 pm | Sanchari Pal



One of the highest health-care burdens from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world is carried by India. Bugworks, a Bengaluru-based startup, is working tirelessly to find a solution to this public health crisis.

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TBI Blogs: This Bibliophile-Turned-Bookseller in Ahmedabad's Sunday Market Has a Unique Tale to Tell

Mar 16, 2017 04:28 pm | The People Place Project



Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, is a thriving hotbed of commerce and trade. But nestled on the banks of its Sabarmati river, a unique weekly market reveals enticing new aspects to the city and its people.

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Sanitary Napkins Could Become Tax-Free If This MP Has Her Way

Mar 16, 2017 04:22 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Once the petition reaches 7,500 signatures, it will be sent to the government for consideration.

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A Husband-Wife Duo Is Harvesting Rainwater & Solar Energy at the Same Time – Using an Umbrella!

Mar 16, 2017 03:54 pm | Tanaya Singh



From harvesting rainwater and solar energy, to providing shade to passers-by – Ulta Chaata is one device that does it all.

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How Bengaluru Fell in Love With a Motley Crew of Shakespeare Performers in Cubbon Park

Mar 16, 2017 03:06 pm | Sohini Dey



The Bardolators of Bangalore, a collective of theatre enthusiasts from all walks of life, stage open-for-all shows and offer their unique take on famous plays.

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Tree of Life: 1.6 Billion-Year-Old Fossils Found in India Could Be the Oldest Plant Life on Earth

Mar 16, 2017 03:04 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This discovery could lead to scientists and researchers essentially rethinking the several theories on the evolution of plant life on this planet.

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How a Heroic Labrador in Bengaluru Fought Armed Robbers to Save His Human

Mar 16, 2017 01:34 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The world can agree that Leo is a good boy and certainly deserves a treat!

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TBI Blogs: Cancer Shook Monika's Life, but Also Inspired Her to Start a Platform for Victory Stories

Mar 16, 2017 01:28 pm | Mums and Stories



Very few cancer survivors speak about their challenges. This story is of a mum battling the health condition, and looking forward to a positive life, as she wants to share it, talk about it, and even raise funds for her recovery.

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Indian Idol's Nahid Afrin Takes a Brave Stand Against Those Calling for Her Boycott. Thousands Applaud

Mar 16, 2017 11:35 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



"I promise I will continue to sing till my last breath," the 16-year-old said in response to protesters calling for a ban on religious grounds.

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With This Low-Cost Arsenic Water Filter, an IIT Kharagpur Professor Wants to Helps Lakhs of Indians

Mar 16, 2017 10:27 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



This filter stands to help a total of 22 lakh people across India at risk of being affected by arsenic-contaminated water.

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Reviving Grandma's Tales: How Urban Kids Are Getting a Childhood Filled with Stories & Outdoor Games

Mar 15, 2017 07:20 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Kagakka Gubakka, which translates to Crow and Sparrow, is an initiative to bring back the childhood full of stories and outdoor games for the kids living in the metro city Bengaluru!

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Of Music, Mica and Mithai: The Fascinating Story of How Jhumri Telaiya Became a Legend

Mar 15, 2017 07:09 pm | Sanchari Pal



A sleepy little town in Jharkhand's Koderma district, Jhumri Telaiya has more to it than just its residents' love for music, besides the fact, of course, that it is not a colloquial term or a fictitious place.

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TBI Blogs: A Bengaluru Event Is Innovating Mental Healthcare for India's 70 Million+ Patients

Mar 15, 2017 06:28 pm | Make Room India



Mental healthcare still has a long way to go in India before catching up to global standards. A unique event is bringing together changemakers and innovators from across the world to find solutions for this growing problem. Trishita Gosh explores further.

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Kanika Tekriwal Defied Cancer & Glass Ceilings to Launch the 'Uber of the Skies'

Mar 15, 2017 05:47 pm | Sohini Dey



Founder of JetSetGo, India's first marketplace for chartered private jets, Kanika's grit and determination has fetched her many awards and accolades.

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TBI Blogs: How Supporting India's Handcrafted Products Can Also Help Protect the Environment

Mar 15, 2017 04:40 pm | India Kala



Using natural materials and processes in the crafting process can help reduce carbon footprint, and make the manufacturing process more environmentally-friendly. Several Indian handicrafts and artisans have embraced this ideology, reducing the environmental impact of India's handcrafted products.

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