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E-Inclusion Done Right! This Project In Maharashtra Is Closing The Gaps In Digital India

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E-Inclusion Done Right! This Project In Maharashtra Is Closing The Gaps In Digital India

Apr 19, 2017 04:29 pm | Lucy Plummer



This project in Maharashtra is helping to close the gaps in Digital India by not only providing lost-cost and easy-access technology to villagers but educating them on how and why they should use it too.

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Kangra Fort, Once a Trove of Royal Treasures, Withstood 52 Attacks but Crumbled to Nature's Wrath

Apr 19, 2017 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch



The Kangra fort is India's oldest dated fort, said to be built around 3,500 years ago by Maharaja Susharma Chandra, a descendant of the Katoch family.

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Do You Suspect Your Child Faces Corporal Punishment at School? Here's How You Can Stop It

Apr 19, 2017 03:38 pm | Guest Contributor



A practice that can have severe long-term repercussions, it is time to recognise the problem of corporal punishment and eliminate it once and for all.

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Making Education Inclusive, This University Has Waived Tuition Fees for Trans Students

Apr 19, 2017 03:21 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The unprecedented move will be effective from the current academic year.

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5 Reasons to Be Excited About the Proposed Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway

Apr 19, 2017 01:44 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The six-lane, 265-km expressway will be modeled along the lines of the Mumbai-Pune expressway.

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A TN Panchayat's Innovative Solid Waste Management Practices Just Earned It an ISO Certificate

Apr 19, 2017 01:23 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



T.Kallupatti, a small town in Madurai district, is one of the very few local bodies across the Tamil Nadu to receive an ISO accreditation.

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Famed Choreographer Shiamak Davar on How Dance Education Can Transform Learning in Indian Schools

Apr 19, 2017 01:05 pm | Guest Contributor



One of India's most well-known contemporary dancers and instructors, Shiamak elucidates the benefits of including dance and performing arts in the school curriculum.

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Indians on Twitter Are Trending #MileSurMeraTumhara for the Best Reasons

Apr 19, 2017 11:50 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Our differences unite us in the end.

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TBI Blogs: Did You Know a Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh Has a 30,000-Year-Old Cave Painting?

Apr 19, 2017 10:47 am | MyPromoVideos



India has a vast number of heritage sites showcasing the diverse history and culture of the country. These six heritage sites are not quite as popular as some of the famous ones, but nevertheless deserve the same kind of visibility and attention.

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This Woman Fled Her Abusive Husband to Protect Her Daughter. Her Story Will Give You Strength

Apr 19, 2017 08:58 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



In order to make ends meet, she worked six jobs in a day as a domestic help so she could educate her daughter.

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TBI Blogs: How a Grain Bank Is Taking Dalits in Bihar from Starvation Towards Food Security

Apr 18, 2017 08:29 pm | Village Square



Community-managed rice banks in several areas of Patna district in Bihar have released hundreds of Dalit families from the exploitative practices of powerful landlords by ensuring food during the lean season. Mohd Imran Khan takes a closer look.

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5 User-Friendly Apps That Will Help You Go Cashless With Ease

Apr 18, 2017 07:10 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



Going digital is getting a lot easier in India, with apps that help not just in transactions but also in keeping track of your cashless spending.

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Submerged Churches & Gothic Palaces: 10 Lesser-Known Historic Sites in India That Are a Must-Visit

Apr 18, 2017 06:33 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



From a monument built out of love to a fort that's has been compared to the Great Wall of China, make sure to include one of these places in your next trip.

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How the New Swachhata App Helped a Citizen Get Rid of a Garbage Dump in His Area in Just a Few Hours

Apr 18, 2017 05:48 pm | Guest Contributor



Reporting a civic problem and getting it resolved can be a painful and laborious process. The Ministry of Urban Development has launched an app to make it easier.

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How a Snow Leopard Conservation Project in Spiti Valley Paved the Way for Empowering Local Women

Apr 18, 2017 05:41 pm | Sohini Dey



Since 2013, project SHEN has empowered women in Spiti Valley, engaging them in wildlife conservation and community development.

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'Save Our Boys To Save Our Girls.' This Video Has An Unconventional Message For Society

Apr 18, 2017 05:20 pm | Lucy Plummer



Instead of blaming and shaming the victim of sexual offences who are predominantly female, this ad is putting the onus directly on those who actually commit sexual offences and the circumstances that encourage such behaviour in the male population.

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TBI Blogs: A New Legislation Is Giving Acid Attack Survivors in India Hope for Their Futures

Apr 18, 2017 05:08 pm | Lawyered



Acid attacks continue to be a major threat for women in Indian society, with survivors often struggling to make ends meet. Now, new government legislation aims to turn things around by officially giving acid attack survivors recognition as physically disabled and providing opportunities through reservation.

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This Startup's Energy-Efficient & Low-Cost Cook Stoves Are Making Kitchens in Rural India Smoke-Free

Apr 18, 2017 03:40 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Started by Moroccan entrepreneur and engineer Moushine Serrar, Prakti Design designs, manufactures and distributes energy-efficient, low-cost and low-smoke cook stoves in rural India.

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In a Bid to Combat Pollution, Delhi Govt Plans to Build an Elevated Cycling Track

Apr 18, 2017 02:52 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The proposals for the ₹50 crore project have been sent to Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (planning & engineering) Centre for approval.

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When India Made Its First Major Animation Movie With a Little Help From a Disney Expert

Apr 18, 2017 01:53 pm | Sohini Dey



Released in 1957, The Banyan Deer was made by the cartoon unit of Films Division of India and adapted a well-known Jataka in animated format.

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A Mumbai Man's Acts of Kindness Help Traffic Cops Keep Cool This Scorching Summer

Apr 18, 2017 01:29 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



Ganesh Pardeshi has been showing traffic cops across Mumbai that we care about their well-being too.

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Virat Kohli Just Adopted 15 Destitute Dogs in Bengaluru and Won Everyone's Hearts, Again

Apr 18, 2017 12:53 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



He spent close to an hour at CARE, an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre in the city, hanging out with the adorable puppies!

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Don't Know the Right Police Station for Your Locality? This Bengaluru Police App Will Help You!

Apr 18, 2017 11:37 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The Android version is already completed but the app will be launched in a few days when the iOS version is ready as well.

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TBI Blogs: How a Revolutionary Programme Transformed a West Bengal Village Through High-Quality Farm Produce

Apr 17, 2017 08:16 pm | Village Square



A Food and Agriculture Integrated Development Action programme implemented independently through a health, education, and employment centre has transformed Nandangram village in West Bengal by growing high-quality farm produce. Dhruba Dasgupta finds out more.

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TBI Blogs: Here Are Some of the Best Private Member Bills Introduced in the Current Lok Sabha Session

Apr 17, 2017 07:01 pm | Factly



The current Lok Sabha session saw the introduction of many private member bills. Rakesh Dubbudu has a compilation of some of the interesting ones.

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This Woman's Facebook Post About an Auto Driver's Incredible Act of Kindness Will Warm Your Heart

Apr 17, 2017 06:34 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Varijashree Venugopal thought she had run out options. That's when Baba stepped in.

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Acting Beyond the Call of Duty, This Railway Sub-Inspector Has Rescued Over 400 Runaway Children

Apr 17, 2017 05:53 pm | TBI Team



Runaway children from across the country arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, either fleeing abuse or seeking glamour.

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Maneka Gandhi Bats for Single Moms. Says Father's Name Shouldn't Be Mandatory in Degree Certificates

Apr 17, 2017 05:50 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Gandhi has written that this will make it easier on single, divorced or separated mothers in the process of raising their children alone.

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From Assam and Kashmir to Haifa in the Middle East, Women Are Leading a Global "Fight" for Peace

Apr 17, 2017 05:48 pm | Women's Feature Service



Women and girls are often the biggest victims of war and conflict, yet remain one of the most unheard voices in peace processes. Recognising this, several women have initiated various peace-seeking movements and initiatives to rid the world of war and conflict.

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Meet the Private Sector Startups Leading the Drive for Better Solid Waste Management in India

Apr 17, 2017 05:37 pm | Guest Contributor



As the world's population continues to increase beyond 7.4 billion, the challenge of efficiently managing the resultant municipal solid waste (MSW) continues to grow.

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An 11-Year-Old Has Just Cleared Class 12, and He Now Aims to Be a Doctor!

Apr 17, 2017 05:12 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



Having cleared SSC and intermediate exams at 9 and 11 respectively, the 11-year-old from Hyderabad plans on pursuing B.Com for now but has set his goals high with the dream of becoming a doctor.

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'India Is A Poor Country' And Other Misconceptions We've Been Sold About India

Apr 17, 2017 04:49 pm | Lucy Plummer



Many people are surprised or confused as to why I would leave a life in London to live in India. There are many common perceptions about India, most are negative. It's for that precise reason that I decided to moved to India to help change these misconceptions.

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This Budding Designer From Delhi Makes Eco-Friendly & Affordable Wedding Wear From Waste Fabric

Apr 17, 2017 04:42 pm | Sohini Dey



Raunaq by Devyani is a collection of five ensembles designed by Devyani Kharbanda using kataran (waste materials) sourced from local tailors.

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