| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Jun 16, 2017 03:49 pm | Manabi Katoch
For thousands of students of Adamya Aditi Gurukul, who have become Sub Inspectors, IAS, IPS, IRS and CTO officers, Guru Rahman is that one teacher who has changed their world.
| | | Jun 16, 2017 03:42 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Looks like the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been working on a project that will redefine the existing working models of engines that have been employed up till now. Utilising refined kerosene as propellant, the space organisation intends to flight-test the semi-cryogenic engine using the eco-friendly fuel by 2021. This could prove to be […]
| | | Jun 16, 2017 02:15 pm | Jovita Aranha
International Law expert Neeru Chadha has been elected as a judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) on Thursday for a nine-year term from 2017 to 2026. This election marks her victory as the first Indian woman to win a pivotal election to a top UN judicial body that handles […]
| | | Jun 16, 2017 12:54 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
The much-awaited revamped version of the Humsafar Express by the Indian Railways hits the tracks today! A month post the announcement about the face-lift by the railway ministry, the trains will be taking off on the Tirupati-Jammutawi & Howrah- Vijaywada routes! Here is the list of all the features that the new edition of Humsafar […]
| | | Jun 16, 2017 12:27 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Vasudha Mehta, an animal rights crusader, would definitely vouch for it. The Delhi resident, along with her brother Vivek and mother Neeru, started the Jaagruti Trust in 2009 with a vision to “inform, inspire and share” just as […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 06:40 pm | Volunteer Curriculum
Teaching English to an underprivileged Indian can make a huge difference in their lives, opening new avenues and opportunities. In the first of a series of how-to posts, Raghav Nyati talks about how to teach someone the most elementary element of an English conversation – introducing yourself.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 06:03 pm | Jovita Aranha
Sanitation and hygiene in the poorest slums have been a distant dream for far too long. But what happens when one individual takes it upon himself to change the course of life in areas like these? Indian Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is a perfect example of how one can make every individual effort count. Mehra's […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 05:38 pm | American India Foundation
AIF's Clinton Fellow Avan Antia shares her admiration for the founders of Tamil Nadu's Croc Bank, who pulled up their sleeves to make a difference, and inspired a whole generation.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 05:17 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
We often come across stray animals on streets that are hurt or have wounds infested with maggots. While empathy towards street animals is a virtue that is rare and appreciable, it is important to know that sometimes our intervention can cause harm. Many organisations in the country have been relentlessly working towards providing onsite treatments […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 04:18 pm | Manabi Katoch
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Interest Subvention Scheme (ISS) for farmers for the year 2017-18. This will help farmers in getting short term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh, payable within one year at only 4% per annum.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 03:58 pm | Ranjini Sivaswamy
Raipur is creating a 19-acre oxy-zone in the heart of the city, on a land that is worth 1000 crores.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 03:54 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
Surat Girl Nishita Purohit has topped the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) entrance exam for its MBBS course. With the results being released in the early hours today, the 18-year-old is elated with her success. Upon being asked about her thoughts on securing the top rank, "I was not sure about the topper's […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 03:29 pm | Jovita Aranha
She hits the bullseye with every determined shot she takes! Three thousand miles from London, shooter Heena Sidhu triumphed and bagged a gold for India at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Rifle/Pistol series. For all those busy looking up who this 'champion shooter' is, take a seat. We are here to make life […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 02:46 pm | Amulya B
The Grenfell Tower fire in London demonstrated that you can never be too careful when it comes to safeguarding your homes from fire outbreaks. The tragic incident, whose death toll is rising by the minute, brought out into the open the failure of the authorities to take the residents’ fire hazard concerns seriously. The Grenfell tower’s […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 02:18 pm | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
Ramesh Bhaiya and Vimla Bahan, a husband-wife duo, have brought sweeping change and development to Bartara village, formerly one of the most crime-ridden and neglected areas of Uttar Pradesh.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 02:09 pm | Guest Contributor
The sun is a constant motif in Odisha, a laid-back, sun-drenched state that runs along the coast of eastern India, well off the tourist trail. From the golden beaches of Odisha (formerly Orissa) you can watch both the sunrise and the sunset. At Konark, the UNESCO World Heritage Sun Temple was built to catch the […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 01:34 pm | Lucy Plummer
Scientist are optimistic that the operation will restore the barren area of land around the Doddaballapur hill range, north of Bangalore.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 01:17 pm | Lekshmi Priya S
The countries in the Indian subcontinent have an additional blood type of cricket and as a display of support towards their country, during matches, often adhere to unhealthy competitive tactics. Speaking of which, India and Bangladesh will be battling it out on the field today for the Champion’s Trophy semi-finals and looks like cricket fans […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 12:54 pm | Guest Contributor
Chasing your passions can take extraordinary courage, especially in the face of conventional wisdom and comfort. Revant Himatsingka took such a gamble, and it paid off for him.
| | | Jun 15, 2017 12:18 pm | Jovita Aranha
How does the immune system respond to dengue and zika viruses? How can malignant stem cells be wiped out without harming normal ones? How do we fight obesity? While the rest of the world can only wonder, 41 young scientists from 16 countries chosen as international research scholars by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 11:24 am | Lekshmi Priya S
Folks in Bengaluru or those flying out of the city, great news awaits you! Those who frequently travel by air will soon be able to avoid the long and dusty journey to the Kempegowda International Airport and instead head towards the Hosur airport, located around 35 km from Electronic City. A respite from the usual […]
| | | Jun 15, 2017 11:20 am | Lucy Plummer
300 pupils of a primary school in Kerala are making the most of their schools pick-up and drop-off bag service, which aims to make the morning journey to school less of a chore.
| | | Jun 14, 2017 08:07 pm | Guest Contributor
It was on my 21st birthday that I wanted to pledge my eyes for donation. My parents, however, refused it then. They were probably scared. A couple of years ago I pledged for organ donation and my donor's card had my mother's number on it. I told her, "Mumma, if someday you get a call […]
| | | Jun 14, 2017 08:05 pm | ReachIvy.com
More and more Indians are travelling abroad to study and train, powered by a rapidly changing mindset that is very aware of the opportunities and facilities enabled by overseas study and training.
| | | Jun 14, 2017 06:52 pm | Village Square
Once topping the charts in child marriages in the country, Bihar has reduced the incidence of this social evil considerably, helped by innovative interventions such as starting girls clubs for solidarity, and encouraging them to play football.
| | | Jun 14, 2017 06:19 pm | Volunteer Curriculum
With something as simple as teaching English to your household help or underprivileged people around you, you can help bring about positive change in society. Read on to find out how.
| | | Jun 14, 2017 05:38 pm | Jovita Aranha
Work in progress—you've seen them behind these boards. Lifting heavy loads, they've worked through the scorching heat of the sun and even sweated it out in the rains. Their hours of hard labour for a meagre income and the toil of their hands will soon see the light of the day. For most of us, […]
| | | Jun 14, 2017 05:31 pm | Amulya B
The mainstreaming of LGBTQIA community in our society is a process that does not happen overnight. From fighting archaic laws to convincing society to accept them as they are, challenges faced by queer people in India are plenty. However, in recent years, there has been increased visibility of people who identify as queer — be […]
| | | Jun 14, 2017 04:43 pm | Lucy Plummer
For over a century, India has observed a single timezone. Due to the sheer size of the country, this has significant impacts on some of India's states, particularity in the Northeast.
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