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This Pune College’s Solar Energy Setup Lights up the Campus & Supplies...

Inspired by a government advertisement, the BKPS College of Architecture in Pune overhauled their electric supply to go solar.

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This 42-Year-Old Auto Rickshaw Driver from Kolhapur Has Donated over 8,000...

Mahesh Shevade is driving environment conservation efforts in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, by nurturing and donating saplings, free-of-cost!

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A Skeet Shooter Has an Urgent Plea for Our PM: Give Indian Marksmen the...

Indian Olympic shooters were recently stranded at Delhi Airport for over 12 hours due to a customs mix-up. A skeet shooter takes up the cause of marksmanship with PM Narendra Modi.

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This Man Has an Important Message About Films and Road Safety & He Must Be Heard

Road accidents lead to numerous deaths in India each year. With widespread disuse of helmets and seat belts, a citizen raises concerns about the depiction of drivers in movies.

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5 Must-Know Ideas to Make Your Next Road Trip to Himachal Pradesh a Memorable...

Driving on the breathtaking yet treacherous roads of Himachal Pradesh is a dramatic experience, not only for its spectacles but also the insights it provides into the lives of local residents.

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Meet the 17-Year-Old Boy From Telangana Who Invented a Unique Device to...

Fuelled by the protests following the Nirbhaya rape case, 15-year-old Siddharth Mandala came up with an invention to stop further incidents of rape – the ElectroShoe.

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From Organic Farming to Fresh Food, This Farm Near Chennai Treats Urban...

How often have you thought of leaving the concrete jungle and living in the lap of nature, leading a simple life and having healthy organic meals? That’s exactly what Arul Futnani hoped for when he...

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Meet the Chennai Cartoonist Whose Tamil Puns & Hilarious Jokes Are Making...

Lakshman Balaji was a toddler when he first started drawing. He says, “I must be two or three years old back then and what I mostly drew was scribbles.” Today, at 23, he is a cartoonist based out of...

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TBI Food Secrets: The Long & Fascinating History Behind Ice Gola, India’s...

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...

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This Goan Village Is Beating Open Defecation With Eco-Friendly Toilets That...

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...

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An Open Letter to CBSE Class 12 Students Who Received Their Results Recently

As happens every year, the announcement of the CBSE Class XII Board results is followed by rejoicing for some, and despair for others. A concerned citizen writes an open letter to those in despair –...

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How a Poor Handloom Weaver Created the Famous ‘Afroza Pattern’ Sarees That...

A handloom weaver from Madhya Pradesh combined his skills, ingenuity, and family support to start a successful brand from scratch.

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Exploring the Charms of Sikkim: A Guide to Unlocking the Lesser-Known Secrets...

T he mountains up in the North East have this uncanny quality of being able to hide the most exquisite vistas in plain sight. Follow the road-signs and make your way along the winding roads and you are...

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Thanks to Moy-Moy, There’s Hope for Thousands of Handicapped Children

27-year-old Uma Moy Moy Chopra suffers from cerebral palsy. But a loving family and their never-say-die attitude have helped her find love, and changed the lives of thousands of other affected children.

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Once Abducted by Maoists, This Andhra Boy Is Now a UPSC Rank Holder

In 2014, V Sai Vamsi Vardhan from Timmanayunipeta village of Kurnool district was abducted by Maoists when he was working as a Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) in Jharkhand’s Giridh...

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Opinion: What You Should Consider Before Becoming an Organic Farmer

As awareness about the environment spreads, more and more people are turning to organic and agricultural lifestyles. Vivek and Juli Cariappa have been pioneers in organic and sustainable living, and...

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How a Small Village in Kerala Achieved What the World Is Struggling With –...

As many nations contemplate whether to ratify the Paris agreement, while global powers appear reluctant to devise solutions to combat drastic climate change, while countries, governments, NGOs,...

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How a Young Man Inspired Tribal Students from Maharashtra to Start Their Own...

A group of tribal students from rural Maharashtra have started their own college newspaper to discuss their local issues and create a platform for expressing themselves.

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Bamboo Shoots, Herbal Tea & a Love Story: This Organic Retreat in Sikkim Has...

Almost 20 years ago, when a young Swiss student made her way to the Tibetan Buddhism Centre in San Francisco, little did she know that her life was going to be altered forever. Helen Kamph, then in her...

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About 250 Daily Buyers Help Farmers Earn Monthly Profits of over ₹50,000 in...

Harihar Bazaar, a powerful grassroots initiative, is empowering the farmers of Bastar, Chhattisgarh by giving them a stable marketplace and competitive pricing for their produce.

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