Want to See the Heart of India? Here Are 5 Must-Visit Indian Villages to Add...
The soul, heart, and beauty of India can be found in many rural parts of the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of modernization, the villages of this nation proudly preserve its customs and...
View ArticleMY VIEW: I Found That 5 Common Superstitions in India Actually Had Logical...
The views expressed in this article are that of the author's and do not in any way reflect the views of the organisation. The Oxford dictionary defines superstition as a widely held but irrational...
View ArticleThis Transgender Woman Fought Gender Bias Herself. Today She Is Helping...
Bullied at school for being different, this transgender woman now runs an organisation that is transforming lives. Her incredible story of overcoming the odds and empowering those in need will leave...
View ArticleHens on This Farm Are Not Kept in Tiny Cages But Are Free to Walk, Run and Fly
Approximately 80% of India’s egg production comes from hens that live their life confined in cages with space less than the size of an A4 sheet of paper. But this farm gives its hens space to walk, run...
View ArticleMY STORY: How a Woman Auto Driver Showed Me Not to Care About ‘Log Kya Kahenge’!
Varsha Mudgal was on her way to office in Navi Mumbai when she came across a woman driving an auto rickshaw. She was tough, determined and unaffected by people's reaction to her job. This is her story....
View ArticleMY STORY: What It’s Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder and Why It’s Important...
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:...
View ArticleHere’s a Boot Camp for Engaging Youth with Policy Making and Governance
Vision India Foundation is a unique initiative to involve youth in the country’s development by providing them exposure, training and opportunities in policy making and governance. The country’s youth...
View ArticleVIDEO: Meet Two Reformed Kashmiri Militants – One of Them Is a Teacher Now,...
Ever wondered what makes people take up the life of militancy? Many times, it is not something that they choose on their own. Some are kidnapped from their homes and are threatened that if they don’t...
View ArticleWhy Cut Trees for Greeting Cards When You Can Plant Trees to Greet? This Man...
Earth Day has arrived. And most of us are still using the decades old excuse of lack of time and resources to contribute towards our planet. But Pradip Shah has a simple and inexpensive solution for...
View ArticleEye-Opening Letter from Bidi Smokers Tells Why 85% Pictorial Warning on Bidi...
On April 1, a notification by Health Ministry for implementation of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2014, came into force. The rules prescribe lager...
View ArticleKids in This Naxalite Affected Region of Jharkhand Are Getting Access to...
Do you think only private schools can boast of smart classes or virtual classroom lectures are only possible in IITs and IIMs? Then you must know about what’s happening in government schools of Giridih...
View ArticleMY VIEW: Never Give up on Your Dreams! 6 Things I Learnt from Watching Nil...
Nil Battey Sannata, which released on April 22, is a film with a big heart – one gem of a movie I would say. With the versatile Swara Bhaskar, the multi-talented Rathna Pathak Shah and the promising...
View ArticleMeet the 3 Archers from the Indian Women’s Archery Team That Just Won Silver...
The Indian Women’s Archery Team won silver after losing to Chinese Taipei in the final match at the first stage of Archery World Cup held at Yuanshen Stadium in Shanghai, China. Earlier, the team...
View ArticleMY STORY: The Day a Cancer Patient in a Delhi Metro Station Restored My Faith...
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:...
View ArticleMY VIEW: After Living in the US, I Appreciate India’s Water Conservation...
Dr. Hema Krishnan, an NRI living in Ohio, reflects on the many water conservation efforts India has embraced to deal with its water crisis. Despite having lived in the U.S. for 25 years, I am yet to...
View ArticleMY VIEW: A 6-Point Approach to Urban Planning That Ensures Housing for All...
Urban planner MS Raghavendra outlines a holistic approach to urban planning and development to ensure ‘housing for all.’ Phase I of the much-awaited Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is currently...
View ArticleMY STORY: What a Visit to Sheopur Kalan Showed Me About India’s Longest...
The Sheopur narrow gauge train is believed to be India’s longest running narrow train. When I was in Madhya Pradesh recently, I decided to see the famous train for myself. I woke up at 5.30 in the...
View ArticleMY VIEW: Here’s How Your Hired Help Can Get Pension, Healthcare & Insurance...
Jidesh Haridas lists four simple things you can do to ensure the financial security of your domestic help. I have a cook and a maid at home, and a caretaker in the building I live in. They are some of...
View ArticleThis Farmer Won the Padmashri for His Zero Budget Natural Farming Model
After witnessing the harmful effects of chemical farming, Subash Palekar, a B.Sc in Agriculture, developed the Zero Budget Natural Farming model. 'Krishi ka Rishi’ is the title farming communities...
View ArticleHow People in This Bihar District Came Together to Construct 2168 Soak Pits...
Residents of Sitamarhi district in Bihar came together this April to work towards water conservation in the region with the construction of soak pits in schools, health-care centres, police stations,...
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