| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | May 31, 2017 04:01 pm | Neeharika Satyavada
From running workshops for children to painting for a living, this artist couple is one of the last families from the village of Cheriyal to keep alive the region's tradition of Cheriyal Scroll painting.
| | | May 31, 2017 03:45 pm | Manabi Katoch
Nishan has manufactured a multi-utility furniture called Surface and has distributed it to schools in the tribal villages of Odisha. The response has been amazing, as the kids treat it like their priced possession.
| | | May 31, 2017 12:51 pm | Niharika Sanyal
In light of the declining sparrow population, these DIY birdhouses and feeders created by children from slum areas in Jadavpur area, Kolkata, at Anando Foundation can be a boon to birds. The project made it to the Top 25 stories at the 'I CAN Awards 2014' organised by Design for Change.
| | | May 31, 2017 12:49 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
It's almost daily that we stumble across endearing loves stories about people going the distance in the name of love. And each day the goals just keep getting higher! A Kerala couple has just solemnised vows at the base camp of Mount Everest. Aswathy Raveendran and Ratheesh Nair, who married each other surrounded by the Himalayas on […]
| | | May 30, 2017 07:37 pm | SELCO Foundation
Solar power is improving healthcare delivery in the foothills of the BR Hills in Karnataka through a unique public-private partnership.
| | | May 30, 2017 07:02 pm | Teach For India
Anurag Kundu has fought a long battle for educational justice and equality, and a recent Delhi High Court order has finally brought his efforts to fruition.
| | | May 30, 2017 06:46 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Mumbai’s coastlines have forever drawn people to its shores. But did you know that these very coastlines were home to a multitude of marine creatures? Like sea anemones, corals, hermit crabs, molluscs and many, many others. A trio of marine enthusiasts from Mumbai have started an initiative that aims to draw the attention of people in the […]
| | | May 30, 2017 05:57 pm | Village Square
Farmers of Vedaranayam in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu are surviving the current drought by growing diverse crops that suit their soil, despite the failure of the rains and not getting water from the Cauvery River for many years. Sharada Balasubramanian takes a closer look.
| | | May 30, 2017 05:09 pm | Amulya B
Working in darkness, with danger lurking by in the form of a poisonous gas or a water aquifer, which might be let loose on impact. This is the danger that every coal miner walks into, or rather, descends into. The coal miners of Raniganj in West Bengal are no different. But, in November 1989, 64 of […]
| | | May 30, 2017 04:35 pm | Sohini Dey
There are two kinds of students: those who dread the idea of homework and others who don't mind it too much. Particularly when the assignment in question is holiday homework — after all, how can pages of maths and grammar assignments compare to a lazy day spent in the company of friends, summer fruits and […]
| | | May 30, 2017 04:25 pm | Shreya Pareek
This 63-year-old ex-maths teacher is doing tree plantation, clearing garbage from roads, helping curb public urination, and doing much more commendable work in Goa. Meet Alka Damle, whose efforts have brought about a significant change in Vasco city.
| | | May 30, 2017 03:52 pm | Goonj
The menstrual hygiene issue is about much more than the various products in the market. Before we solve other critical aspects, there is a fundamental aspect of making this issue normal, which is most important.
| | | May 30, 2017 02:09 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Community efforts have often resulted in bringing about major changes, and if invested towards education, the benefits transcend over generations. Many government schools across the state of Maharashtra are being equipped with digital amenities that enable better learning experiences for children, purely through funding by the people. According to NDTV, close to 47,000 out of […]
| | | May 30, 2017 01:19 pm | Sohini Dey
With immense possibilities in design and development, 3D printing has emerged in recent years as a technology that can change the world. From educational tools to surgical resources, 3D-printed designs are making a mark in a myriad professional areas and industries. Among the many possibilities, 3D bioprinting — a process of creating body tissues and […]
| | | May 30, 2017 12:40 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Gauri's dream is to provide a safe haven for children who ever so often fall prey to a vicious circle.
| | | May 29, 2017 07:58 pm | Studio Machaan
With the last few weeks of scorching summer heat on us, here are some tips on how to maintain lawn or terrace garden grass.
| | | May 29, 2017 06:51 pm | Tanaya Singh
This article is a part of the #SkillsToSucceed series powered by Accenture in India. Shivam, a resident of Delhi, had been living in a shelter home since he was in Class 6. He was always interested in science and wanted to pursue the subject for higher studies. However, restrained by the high cost of studying […]
| | | May 29, 2017 06:40 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
An active community spread across Mumbai and Bengaluru, The Circle functions as a support group for youngsters to share their stories of abuse, embarrassment and trauma without facing judgement, moral policing or stigma.
| | | May 29, 2017 06:16 pm | ReachIvy.com
In today's increasingly globalised world, it is important to make learning and education a holistic experience beyond classroom academics. Keeping this in mind, Indian schools are introducing various innovations in classrooms to give students all-round development and growth.
| | | May 29, 2017 06:01 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Hostels have always beckoned backpackers and travellers from faraway lands; especially those who are traveling on a shoestring budget. Keeping this in mind, a few hoteliers have come together to provide travellers with a safe haven in the valleys of Uttarakhand. They have opened the Heart Of Travellers (HOTs) hostel in Patwa Dunga region. Claimed to be […]
| | | May 29, 2017 05:43 pm | The People Place Project
Ahmedabad's Seva Cafe is a study in selfless giving and volunteering, with people from all walks of life coming there to spread joy and love.
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