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This Retired Major General Just Cycled Across 29 States in India to Honour Fallen Soldiers

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This Retired Major General Just Cycled Across 29 States in India to Honour Fallen Soldiers

Apr 21, 2017 03:30 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The veteran dedicated every two minutes of his epic journey to pay tribute to soldiers who have lost their lives defending India.

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This TN Teacher Sold Her Jewellery So Her Students Could Have a Better Classroom

Apr 21, 2017 11:56 am | Lekshmi Priya S



All of her good work received recognition when she uploaded a video of the children speaking in fluent English on her Facebook page.

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Dread the Toilets on Indian Trains? They're All Set to Get a Much-Needed, Swanky Makeover!

Apr 21, 2017 11:43 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



If all goes according to plan, train loos will soon resemble those on flights or in hotels.

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The Magic of the Sarabhais: 11 Years Later, I Still Can't Wait to See Them Again

Apr 21, 2017 11:30 am | Aishhwariya Subramanian



The onscreen family was as dysfunctional as they came, and that only made them more real.

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Karnataka's Unlikely Hero, the Humble Millet, Is Helping Farmers Fight Drought & Citizens Get Healthy

Apr 20, 2017 07:33 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



From B2B partnerships to getting chefs from top restaurants on board, this is how the government is championing millet to help farmers combat drought.

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TBI Blogs: Here's How You Can Help Preserve India's 35 UNESCO-Recognised Heritage Sites Just by Travelling!

Apr 20, 2017 07:12 pm | TripHobo



India has myriad heritage sites, yet few people know many of them beyond the most famous ones. Protecting all these sites is an important step in preserving India's heritage and culture, and everybody can play a part.

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Perumal Murugan's Controversial Novel One Part Woman Wins Sahitya Akademi Award

Apr 20, 2017 06:58 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



The book faced much chagrin back in 2014 from many right-wing outfits and triggered animated debates over the freedom of expression.

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These Energy-Efficient Fans Made by IIT Grads Promise to Bring Down Your Electricity Bills in a Jiffy!

Apr 20, 2017 06:57 pm | Sohini Dey



Consuming 28 watts at its top speed, the remote-controlled Gorilla fan is one of the most energy-efficient fans available in the country.

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Like Many, I Was Wary of Visiting Bastar. One Trip There Changed My View Completely

Apr 20, 2017 06:44 pm | Guest Contributor



Bastar district in Chhattisgarh is home to some of the most unique tribal culture in India. However, the Naxalite activity around the borders of the state makes people wary of travelling there. Jinendra Parakh narrates his own experiences travelling to Bastar and how they changed his perception of the region and its people.

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Sikhs Living in America Want Their Fellow Citizens to Know Them. Their New Ad Nails It.

Apr 20, 2017 06:27 pm | Lucy Plummer



American Sikhs are often subjected to discrimination and prejudice mostly due to a lack of understanding about their faith. This new ad campaign by advocacy group 'We Are Sikhs' aims to tackle such treatment by spreading awareness of the community and their beliefs.

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Your Old PC Can Open the Doors of Knowledge for Someone in Need. Here's How!

Apr 20, 2017 05:55 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Kalwa-based graphic designer Tushar Jadhav's initiative Donate Your PC collects old functional PCs from people and distributes them to government schools across Maharashtra.

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How to Make Your Home an Eco-Friendly Space? Here Are 8 Simple & Highly Effective Ideas

Apr 20, 2017 05:29 pm | Sohini Dey



How does one build a green home? Many aspiring homeowners are stumped by this simple question. But building an eco-friendly homes is easier than it looks.

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TBI Blogs: Do You Suffer from Cancer, Diabetes, Etc.? India's New National Health Policy Is Great News for You

Apr 20, 2017 05:08 pm | Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease



The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare recently passed the National Health Policy, 2017. Dr. Kenneth E. Thorpe takes a look at how the Policy's new focus on non-communicable and chronic diseases will help overhaul India's healthcare policy for the better.

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A Village with No Roads, No Electricity, No Water – and One Man Fighting for Change

Apr 20, 2017 04:47 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Ashwani Parashar, an MBBS student from Dholpur, is trying to bring to light the plight of the remote village of Rajghat in the hope of making way for development.

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An Entire Drought-Stricken Kerala Town Now Has Water Thanks to One Kind-Hearted Man

Apr 20, 2017 03:34 pm | Lucy Plummer



The man who runs an ambulance service in a nearby village used it to deliver over 20,000 litres of water to the affected areas, bringing water to as many as sixty households in just two days.

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A 5-Year-Old With 4 National Records! Meet the 'Wonder Boy' From Nagpur

Apr 20, 2017 03:06 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



Among other feats, Varad is also the youngest in India to recite the alphabet in reverse order within a span of 3.39 seconds.

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TBI Blogs: How a Gandhian's Ashram in Maharashtra Has Helped Local Farmers Earn Record Turnovers

Apr 20, 2017 02:04 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation



Very few people are able to embody core Gandhian principles throughout their lives. However, Jaywant Mathkar has gone a step further beyond just embodying Gandhian values—he has used them to set up organisations and initiatives that have improved the lives of hundreds across rural India.

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'Social' Service: Bengaluru Police Gets Witty and Helpful on Instagram

Apr 20, 2017 12:15 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



The city police is tagging along in tune with new waves of communication strategies sprinkled with apt humour.

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TBI Blogs: Not All Children with Autism Possess Special Skills, and It's Important to Recognise That

Apr 19, 2017 07:48 pm | Action For Autism



Popular culture has led to the myth that all people with autism are specially gifted with savant skills. Indrani Basu talks about the dangers of perpetuating this myth and the importance of recognising the normalcy of people with autism.

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Google Earth Just Made It Possible for You to Travel Anywhere Virtually. And It Has Something for India Too!

Apr 19, 2017 07:48 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



Known for showing satellite imagery, topography and 3D buildings, the latest addition in Google Earth intends to offer a lot more than just basic information about a place!

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Indian Railways Joins Hands With Maharashtra State Govt to Build Homes for 12 Lakh Slum Dwellers

Apr 19, 2017 07:02 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu as well as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were among those at the meeting where the decision was made.

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TBI Blogs: India's Favourite Detective Feluda Is Back. But This Time, He Needs Your Help!

Apr 19, 2017 06:59 pm | Wishberry



Satyajit Ray is widely recognised as one of the best filmmakers of the 20th century. However, he also received equal praise for his literary work with the character Feluda. Now, a Bengali filmmaker hopes to bring the iconic detective back to life in a first-of-its-kind documentary.

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10 Incredible Facts About Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian Space Programme

Apr 19, 2017 06:14 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian



Fondly referred to as the father of the Indian space programme, his legacy lives on.

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TBI Blogs: Love Travelling as Well as Telling Stories? Then You Can Help Change the World!

Apr 19, 2017 05:53 pm | Guest Contributor



Travelling is a unique and thrilling experience that can give everyone memories for a lifetime. Recognising the transformative power of travel, a unique event is bringing together travellers and their stories to encourage people to better understand their world through travel. Navamita Mukherjee explores further.

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Seeking Reusable Menstrual Products? Check out These 10 Brands for Quality, Affordable Options

Apr 19, 2017 05:10 pm | Sohini Dey



Environment champions have taken it upon themselves to promote the cause of reusable sanitary products and the number of takers are on the rise.

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