| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Jun 11, 2017 03:45 pm | Aparna Menon
Prashant and Aruna, who started Bamboo House India in 2008, have been making bamboo houses and various other products from bamboo for a number of years. Recently, the residents of Swaroop Nagar, the colony that they live in, felt the need for a bus shelter. Taking it up as a challenge, the Bamboo House India […]
| | | Jun 10, 2017 02:43 pm | Promote Science
Dr. Karan Jani is one of the authors of the paper that shook the international scientific community in 2016 by confirming gravitational waves. He talks about his love for science, his journey as a researcher, and the story behind the famous paper.
| | | Jun 10, 2017 02:24 pm | Guest Contributor
In a move to bring more inclusiveness and to broaden the curriculum significantly, Oxford University has announced the introduction of compulsory modules covering Indian history for their undergraduate history students. The prestigious UK university is introducing courses on Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern affairs to bring about more colour to the overall course. Source: Facebook […]
| | | Jun 10, 2017 01:58 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
With plans of improving the connectivity to the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, the state of Karnataka and a Bulgarian company are mulling the likelihood of building a tunnel to connect the hub. According to the Economic Times, ISA West Consortium from Bulgaria has proposed to cover around 70% of the cost for the entire project under the […]
| | | Jun 10, 2017 01:09 pm | Niharika Sanyal
Disturbed that fishermen die at sea every day because they cannot afford safety gear, these boys from a government school in Tamil Nadu designed a cost-efficient life jacket out of waste plastic bottles. The project won the 'Boldest Idea' award at the 'I CAN Awards 2014' organised by Design for Change.
| | | Jun 10, 2017 12:57 pm | Lucy Plummer
Maharashtra government has relaunched an app where users can directly report cases of child neglect, exploitation and violation to nearby authorities.
| | | Jun 10, 2017 12:44 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Behold the Southern Jewels, the latest addition to tour circuits of the Maharajas’ Express! The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) announced the launch of Southern Jewels on Friday. Covering some of the most coveted tourist spots in southern India like Chettinad, Mahabalipuram, Mysuru, Hampi and Goa, the tour will conclude with the […]
| | | Jun 10, 2017 12:24 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
ISRO's former chairman K Kasturirangan has said that the space agency is working on the improvement of its rocket GSLV-Mark III so that it can be used for human space flight mission.
| | | Jun 10, 2017 11:28 am | Lekshmi Priya S
The government has launched a new initiative that will enable a digitally interspersed travel experience for the Indian air travellers. The DigiYatra project, unveiled on Thursday, intends to provide the travelers a smooth experience by bringing together IDs such as Aadhaar cards, passports or PAN cards and the process of booking PNR of airlines, all […]
| | | Jun 10, 2017 11:07 am | Lucy Plummer
In an attempt to preserve aged trees in Gondia's forests, authorities are paying farmers 1 lakh rupees for each tree they preserve.
| | | Jun 10, 2017 10:12 am | Lekshmi Priya S
A trip into the tribal villages of Semiliguda Forest Range in the state of Odisha is a revelation in itself. Cut off from the rest of the world, these villages and its inhabitants are echoes away from the modern world and continue to exist, just as we do, unaware of each other. While some tribal […]
| | | Jun 09, 2017 06:39 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
A Bengaluru-based startup is creating a one-stop platform for farmers with the aim of empowering them to make agriculture a sustainable business.
| | | Jun 09, 2017 06:04 pm | Lucy Plummer
Yoganathan has spent over 28 years planting trees and spreading awareness about the importance of tree and wildlife conservation.
| | | Jun 09, 2017 05:30 pm | The People Place Project
Taramati Parmar is 58 years old, but that has never stopped her from conquering the heights of the badminton world, including representing India internationally.
| | | Jun 09, 2017 04:55 pm | Manabi Katoch
The brainchild of Naveen Seri, TruTrade and Organic Thelawala are the brain child of Naveen Seri. These initiatives work for the financial independence of the farmers and push pushcart vendors. They and promoting promote organic and sustainable farming practices, and micro entrepreneurship at the same time.
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