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From a Stone-Cutter to a Computer-Educated Sarpanch – The Fascinating Story...
This article on using computers for change is a part of the India Digital series powered by Intel India. An illiterate woman learnt to harness the power of computers and the Internet to fight...
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ISRO Creates History: 8 Things to Know about the Record Launch of 20 Satellites
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) created history by launching 20 satellites, including 17 foreign payloads, today. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-34, carrying India’s latest earth...
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Know Captain Radhika Menon, the First Woman in the World to Win Bravery at...
Captain Radhika Menon will become the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Master of the oil products tanker...
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Why 67-Year-Old Nathubhai Helps Senior Citizens Fight Social Stigma and Find...
Natubhai Patel believes that love can come to anyone, regardless of age, and senior citizens should get married, despite social taboos, if they want. This is how he is helping people above the age of...
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Gurgaon to Get India’s First Full Scale Smart Grid System and a Pod Taxi Service
Gurgaon is all set to become the first city in India to get full-scale smart grid for the distribution of electricity. This will help the city get rid of the regular blackouts. It will also end...
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This Necklace Created by a Yale Grad & His Team Helps Kids in Rural India Get...
This article on using mobile technology for social good is part of the #Connecting4Good series & is made possible by Vodafone India. An innovative idea has turned the black thread worn by many...
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This Son of a Farmer Will Run in India’s First Multi-City Ultramarathon of...
Six states, 1,480 km and 20 days – 16 of the best ultramarathon runners from India and abroad will participate in the Great Indian Run, the country’s first ever multi-city marathon. The run will begin...
View ArticleOperation Sankat Mochan: Indian Air Force to Rescue 600 Indians Stranded in...
India sent two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 military transport Globemaster aircraft to Juba, to evacuate 600 Indians stranded in conflict-ridden South Sudan. The operation being led by Minister of State...
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How Quick-Thinking Girls, Mumbai Police & Twitter Led to the Arrest of a...
Thanks to two quick-thinking teenage girls, the prompt action by Mumbai police, and the power of social media – a pervert trying to harass the girls by masturbating in front of them has been arrested....
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How a 57-Year-Old Started a Free Tiffin Service for Senior Citizens in His...
Happiness for Mark D'Souza lies in the smiles and blessings of the 40 people who he serves daily with his free tiffin service. A resident of I.C. Colony in Borivali, Mumbai, Mark has been delivering...
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Here’s How Civilians Can Trek to Siachen Glacier with the Indian Army
The Indian Army conducts an annual trek to Siachen glacier for civilians, between August to September every year. The expedition for civilians was started for the first time in 2007 and is organised by...
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Celebrating 7 Incredibly Large-Scale Projects That Transformed India
Be it the Kerala Tourism project that transformed the state into a premium holiday destination, or the Bhakra Dam construction that gave India one of the highest gravity dams in the world – there are...
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Women with Govt. Jobs Who File Sexual Harassment Cases to Get 90 Days Paid...
Women central government employees, who have filed sexual harassment complaints will get paid leave for three months, during the inquiry into their allegations. The significant decision comes after...
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Record Breaking Swimmer Bhakti Sharma on Her Struggles, Victories and the...
Meet Bhakti Sharma, the 26-year-old open water swimmer who has already swum in all five ocean of the world. Here are some glimpses of her inspiring journey. “My mother is a swimmer. She started...
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Meet the TN Student Who Just Became the All-India Topper in CA Final Exam. In...
S. Sri Ram, a 20-year-old resident of Salem in Tamil Nadu has secured the all-India first rank in the highly competitive Chartered Accountants (CA) final examination. He secured 613 out of 800 marks....
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This 21-Year-Old Mumbaikar is Honouring Bold Female Movie Characters with Her...
Be it Shashi from English Vinglish, or Raani from Queen – there are many bold and strong female characters in revolutionary films that we come across these days. And Shivani Gorle, a 21-year-old...
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How Two UP Farmers Fought Poverty Tooth and Nail to Give Their Sons a Chance...
Arjit Kumar and Rahul Kumar, two students from Uttar Pradesh, have set an example for many others to follow by fighting several odds along with their families to gain the education they deserve and had...
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‘Get a Didi, Not a Maid’– How an App Is Helping Mumbaikars Hire Domestic Help...
Open an app, select the kind of cleaning services you need, confirm the booking, and that’s it – there will be a trained domestic helper at your place within an hour. You don’t need to ask people in...
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Rail Passengers to Get up to Rs. 10 Lakh Accident Insurance Cover for a...
Indian Railways will probably start a voluntary passenger insurance scheme from September this year. By paying a minimal premium of less than Rs. 10 per ticket, passengers will get an insurance cover...
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How Sujith Kumar and His Team Helped 300 Underprivileged Students in TN Get...
This group in Tamil Nadu has helped over 300 students from underprivileged backgrounds gain admission in colleges - without them having to spend a single rupee. Here's how. Two walls and a tarpaulin...
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