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How an Indian Woman Got the World to Send Letters of Love to Syrian Refugee Kids

“I wish I could have done more for her. Her life has been nothing but struggle. She hasn’t known many happy moments. She never had a chance to taste childhood. When we were getting on the plastic boat,...

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A Woman From the Northeast Writes a Powerful Letter Slamming Racism in India....

“Demanding me to lick his boots, he said, you deserve it only because you are a dirty tribal from the north east”. -Higio Gungte, Arunachal Pradesh. I am an Indian, an optimist Indian, albeit a...

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4 Dogs, 12 Cats, 5 Cows and More – My Story of Growing up in a House Full of...

I was born in Imphal, and grew up in a sprawling house that my father had built over a hundred years ago. It was an oasis, our house nestled in the midst of rose gardens, vegetable patches and towering...

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Street-Smart & Enterprising – Business Lessons I Learned From the Wonderful...

In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...

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Soak up the Sun: How India Is Steering Towards an Ambitious Solar Revolution,...

Even though the solar story in India is replete with a multitude of highs and lows, its progress in certain aspects is encouraging and its overall growth is inevitable. Efforts are being made by...

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I Am a Mom. And This Is Why I Don’t Want My Daughters to Be Perfect!

I know the title itself is strange. Everyone knows that perfect is the new FAD word and how can someone be in awe of imperfections? It might sound like I'm a lazy mom, But I'm happy with the tag! Okay,...

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This Unique Crafts Village in Kerala Sets an Example of How Tourism Can Help...

How does a young person, who is born deaf and dumb communicate his feelings? How does he express his artistic skills? More so for a young person whose parents are coolies and uneducated. How do they...

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Years Ago, a Calcutta-Born Photographer Captured Charles Darwin, Alfred Lord...

“Oh, Mystery of Beauty! Who can tell Thy mighty influence, who can best descry How secret, subtle and swift is the spell Wherein the music of thy voice doth lie?” The composer of the above verse, Julia...

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When I Did Not Get My Refund From Railways, the Govt’s Grievance Redressal...

Most of us, at some point in our lives, have felt helpless in front of the mammoth bureaucratic system of India and found ourselves at sea while dealing with it. Many a times, we didn’t know whom to...

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A Surgeon Strongly Denounces Attacks on Doctors. And We Need to Listen to His...

Oncologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. Vishal Rao writes about the recent increase in the number of attacks on Indian doctors and what the country needs to do for patients and the medical fraternity....

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Bengaluru Environmentalist Reveals How to Save on Water & Electricity Bills...

Sunil Sood, an energy consultant and environment activist, can show you the way to save energy and water in your homes and workplaces without losing comfort. It is summer and the temperature is...

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How Could a Young, Fit Person Who Exercises Regularly Get a Heart Attack? A...

Dr. Rajat Arora writes about the reasons why young and seemingly healthy people suffer from heart attacks. You could appear fit as a fiddle. Be very meticulous about your workouts every day. Make sure...

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A Vet’s Step-by-Step Guide on How to Take Care of an Injured Stray Animal

Dr. Swathi Rao, a senior veterinarian at Maruthi pet care clinic in Bangalore, tells all about the most important things to keep in mind when rescuing an animal. As we all know, Bangaloreans are known...

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‘Chinky’ No More – Eradicating Racism Against Northeast Indians, One School...

In a country as diverse and varied as India, lack of awareness about all cultures and regions is a high possibility. When this ignorance translates into racial discrimination, it can have grave...

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Early Detection of Depression: Symptoms Could Range from Insomnia to Frequent...

Depression affects a large section of India’s population, yet it's often misdiagnosed and/or misunderstood. Identifying depression at an early stage can help stop its progression and aid in quicker...

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What My Autism Heroes Taught Me: A Paediatric Occupational Therapist’s View

People often tend to dismiss children with autism because of their developmental disabilities. However, these children and their approach to life can provide valuable lessons. I first saw a child with...

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From Witnessing Domestic Abuse to Being Sexually Exploited, All of It...

In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...

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How Naya Raipur Is Emerging as One of the Most Well-Planned Smart Cities in...

On November 1, 2000, Chhattisgarh—the 26th state of Union of India—came into existence after the division of Madhya Pradesh. Seeing the plight, neglect and slow development of the region, former Prime...

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From Home Chef to Food Blogger, How I Helped My Mom Turn Her Love for Cooking...

Today, 62-year-old Usha Dalmia is well-known as the chef and founder of Tingle Your Taste Buds, a cookery website that offers a number of recipes and tips for food connoisseurs around the world. Till a...

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A Woman Engineer Suggests How India Can Enable Women to Pursue Careers in...

The views expressed in this article are that of the author’s and do not in any way reflect the views of the organisation. It has taken us over 100 years to understand the importance of educating women...

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