| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Mar 01, 2017 04:26 pm | Shweta Sharma
INS Viraat played a pivotal role in the Indian peacekeeping operations in Sri Lanka in 1989 and also in the 1999 Kargil War.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 03:48 pm | Manabi Katoch
A third-generation farmer from the village in Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district, Sanjay Gandate took a unique path to supplement his erratic earnings from the rice fields – pearl cultivation.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 03:38 pm | Sanchari Pal
In a little over a decade, Punshilok in Manipur has transformed from a dry, barren hill into a verdant forest teeming with wildlife. And all this is due to the tireless efforts of a determined group of youngsters.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 03:05 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The Arjuna awardee and the Bronze medal winner at the recent Women's World Chess Championship will impress you with her dedication to achieving excellence in her sport!
| | | Mar 01, 2017 02:29 pm | Guest Contributor
Ramya Sriram digs out the fascinating account of a well funded by the Maharaja of Benaras in a village in England.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 02:11 pm | Sanchari Pal
In an age when most Indian women didn't even try getting into foreign service, C. B. Muthamma didn't just choose IFS on qualifying UPSC, she fought gender bias, stood her ground and went on to become India's first female ambassador.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 02:04 pm | Shweta Sharma
Started in 2014, the design firm aspires to transform public spaces and improve the quality of life for differently abled children.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 02:03 pm | Caleidoscope
The LGBT movement in India is still in its nascent form in many places, with more and more leaders stepping forward to raise awareness and campaign for change. Vidhi Bubna talks about one such young leader who has successfully put India's LGBT movement on the global map.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 01:12 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Sridevi's story will inspire you to never give up no matter the circumstances in life!
| | | Mar 01, 2017 12:15 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Assam Valley School students are paving roads that often get damaged during the monsoons, to help those in rural areas access a weekly market.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 11:55 am | Shweta Sharma
When funds ran out, Kajal Roy from Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district took it upon herself to make her village open defecation free.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 11:48 am | American India Foundation
Janan Dave recounts her experience with a Bangalore-based social enterprise working to revolutionize newborn health through technology as part of the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India.
| | | Mar 01, 2017 11:37 am | Aditi Patwardhan
Seventeen-year-old Ananya Saluja has a ritual: Every summer, she volunteers in the remotest villages of Leh, Ladakh, and during school days, she raises funds to provide libraries to underprivileged children of the region.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 07:04 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
This place of worship, along with the people, stand as beacons of the very essence of humanity.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 06:38 pm | Shweta Sharma
Such groups, which started in 2004 in the in Sandeshkhali-Canning area, have now found presence in Kolkata, Malda and South 24 Parganas districts.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 06:25 pm | Sohini Dey
Before sustainable became the new black, No Nasties was one of the first prominent labels to introduce consumers to organic, fair-trade clothing to support Indian cotton farmers.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 06:07 pm | Swapna Majumdar
Low weight and premature birth are prime reasons why 26% of global neonatal deaths occur in India. Meet the good Samaritans trying to change that.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 05:50 pm | WaterAid India
Menstruation and menstrual waste are still taboo topics in many parts of India, especially in rural areas. Amidst this environment, a small village in Uttar Pradesh has taken a huge progressive towards dealing with menstrual waste and raising awareness about menstruation. Puja Awasthi explores further.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 05:49 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Priced at ₹35,000, this intelligent wheelchair developed by scientists in West Bengal is far cheaper than comparable models that have to be imported.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 04:45 pm | Sohini Dey
As the world comes to terms with the adverse effects of plastic consumption, these simple changes will get you started on an eco-friendly way of life.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 04:43 pm | Aide et Action International South Asia
Despite limited resources, a group of volunteers strives hard to ensure access to quality education for all in the tribal zone of Andhra Pradesh. Chandra Kiran Katta explores the difference these dedicated workers are making to the lives of the tribal children there.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 04:18 pm | Shweta Sharma
The group that rescued Bhijili, who lost her leg in an accident, also built her a small shelter.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 03:46 pm | Shreya Pareek
Anuradha Mini started a remedial school for government school kids in her neighbourhood, to help them achieve better marks and remain interested in school.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 02:46 pm | National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD)
India's great performance at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 is a reflection of the improving scenario for para-sports in the country. Shampa Sengupta writes about a West Bengal event that celebrates the spirit of sports for the disabled.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 02:41 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
This team is all set to party alongside the Oscar statuette they helped win for The Jungle Book, and it's not even their first!
| | | Feb 28, 2017 02:08 pm | Shweta Sharma
The donation will help enhance researchers' knowledge of the human brain, especially in the area of age-related brain disorders.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 01:27 pm | Sanchari Pal
Founders of Astroproject, science enthusiasts Rakesh and Sonam Rao have been working tirelessly for over two years to make the knowledge of celestial objects accessible to all kids in India.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 12:46 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
When a cancer diagnosis crashed his world, this man was grateful for the love showered upon him by his wife.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 12:11 pm | Shweta Sharma
Inspector Daulatram Jogawat from Madhya Pradesh won support on social media after the writer took to Twitter to fat-shame him.
| | | Feb 28, 2017 12:01 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
You too can help NPPA in its quest to enforce the new reduced pricing for coronary stents!
| | | Feb 27, 2017 07:37 pm | Delhi Street Art
Involving prison inmates in vocational and creative opportunities can help them in their rehabilitation in society. In a unique move, certain inmates of Tihar Jail, along with artists from a Delhi initiative, got a chance to paint their new prison accommodation – Mandoli Jail No. 14.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 07:14 pm | Sohini Dey
Decor is integral to weddings, but most decorative items end up in the trash right after the ceremony. From recycling florals to replacing plastic with cloth, here's what you can do.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 07:02 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Here's why you should be excited about the new supercomputer that is about to call India its home!
| | | Feb 27, 2017 06:47 pm | Guest Contributor
Ramya Jawahar Kudekallu writes about the menstrual cup and the taboo associated with its usage.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 06:26 pm | Shweta Sharma
The group has composed 11 songs so far and the organisation's curriculum varies as it is designed as per the need of the participants.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 06:13 pm | Maadhyam
The last Census pegged the number of disabled individuals in India as over 21 million. With such a sizeable chunk of the population in need of assistance, schemes like the 'Accessible India' campaign need effective funding to be able to make a difference.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 05:18 pm | Sanchari Pal
From annual K-pop contests to academies that teach Hanku Muyong, the Korean national dance, the bustling city of Chennai is no stranger to Korean culture.
| | | Feb 27, 2017 04:40 pm | Shweta Sharma
Even Cargo aims to overcome unemployment through skill development of women to increase their participation in the labour market.
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