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Meet the Professor Who Quit Teaching Shakespeare in the US to Empower Rural Women in Kerala

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Meet the Professor Who Quit Teaching Shakespeare in the US to Empower Rural Women in Kerala

May 28, 2017 03:45 pm | Shreya Pareek



From teaching Shakespeare in Washington, D.C., to settling down in Palakkad, Kerala, Professor Prabhakar has come a long way. Through his micro financing model, he is not only empowering villagers but also giving them an opportunity to earn better livelihoods.

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Bengaluru Students Have Developed Drones That Douse Fire From the Sky, With "Fireballs"!

May 27, 2017 03:57 pm | Amulya B



If there were one item that could encapsulate the human condition in the 21st century, it would be drones. They are practically everywhere, from political rallies to that neighbour’s wedding photo shoot. They might raise concerns about privacy violation, but their appeal is undeniable. A group of students from Anekal, Karnataka, have now managed to develop a […]

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Meet the Man Who Risked His Life to Bust a Kidney Racket in Delhi

May 27, 2017 03:20 pm | Manabi Katoch



Jaideep Sharma could have just ignored that one strange phone call and go on leading his life. But this was a call from a group of kidney racketeers and the 24- year-old did not just pay attention, but also risked his life to bust the racket along with the Crime Branch, Delhi.

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This Goan Village Is Beating Open Defecation With Eco-Friendly Toilets That Turn Waste Into Manure

May 27, 2017 03:12 pm | Guest Contributor



Imagine using a public toilet along with five thousand villagers or worse, being forced to defecate in the open. This is the reality of Carambolim, a village in the state of Goa, around five kilometres from Old Goa's World Heritage Site. Carambolim is no ordinary village. It is also home to the famous Carambolim or […]

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7 Exciting Things to Know about Delhi Metro's Brand New Heritage Line

May 27, 2017 02:40 pm | Amulya B



For those who have spent insane amounts of time at Daryaganj's Sunday book market or in the food gullies of Chandni Chowk, the charm of Old Delhi or Shahjahanabad is all too familiar. The "Walled City" built by Shah Jahan in 1639, around which the metropolis of New Delhi grew, is now going to be […]

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Want to Grow Your Own Veggies? This App Will Teach How With a Step-By-Step Guide

May 26, 2017 08:59 pm | Lekshmi Priya S



We hear daily stories of vegetables and fruits being mercilessly subjected to pesticides and fertilisers, causing more harm to the health of consumers than any good. You might have even contemplated learning the basics of gardening and growing your own veggies, sans chemical or toxic content making its way into your gastric palate. Living in […]

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TBI Food Secrets: The Long & Fascinating History Behind Ice Gola, India's Go-To Summer Treat

May 26, 2017 07:48 pm | Guest Contributor



Summer is here and it's leaving no stone unturned in making its presence felt. Amidst the scorching heat, what better way to get some respite than gorging on a dollop of the seasonal favourite—ice gola. Barf ka gola, chuski or gola ganda, call it what you may, this summer delicacy brings out the child in everyone. […]

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This father welcomed a son-in-law with two kidney transplants & even offered his own!

May 26, 2017 07:29 pm | Amulya B



A quick Google search on chronic illness brings up thousands of results of people on Quora, Yahoo and other forums, seeking reassurances from strangers for their resolve to marry a person suffering with chronic illness. Sometimes even parents pitch in, expressing disbelief in their offspring making a decision that would potentially lower their quality of […]

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This App Is Helping Indians Give Feedback to over 300 Govt & Private Agencies with Just a Click!

May 26, 2017 07:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



Developed by a Consultant from Gujarat, SpeakUp offers a platform for users to communicate their feedback to private organisations as well as government authorities.

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