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‘Can’t See Them Sleep on Streets’: 2 Friends & 8 Homes Help 2000 Kids Living With Cancer

Ankeet Dave and Girish Nair, founders of Access Life, were deeply affected by the pain of infants undergoing chemotherapy. They started helping the...

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‘Can’t See Them Sleep on Streets’: 2 Friends & 8 Homes Help 2000 Kids Living With Cancer

Ankeet Dave and Girish Nair, founders of Access Life, were deeply affected by the pain of infants undergoing chemotherapy. They started helping the...

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You Have The Power to Loan E-Vehicles to Hand Rickshaw Pullers, Thanks to this Unique Idea

When Sunil Shinde, a retired teacher, petitioned to the Supreme Court to allow e-rickshaws in Matheran, he was just trying to help his friends who...

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Pottery, Pool & Paddy Fields: We Moved From Mumbai to Goa To Build Our Dream Homestay

Kavita and Manoj Nair refurbished a rundown cottage in Anjuna, Goa, with plans to retire there. Today, Parijaat Goa Homestay is not just their home...

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Order Organic Mangoes From Farms Across India Using 8 Online Platforms

The season of 'aamras puri' is here! If you haven't stocked up on mangoes yet, here are eight platforms that deliver organic mangoes from farms across...

30.04.2024 10

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‘Why Wait For Someone, Go Solo’: Ex-Banker is Taking Indian Women on Trips Across The World

Zinal Doshi’s travel startup, ‘The Flapper Life’, empowers women to embrace solo travel, fostering camaraderie and personal growth while...

29.04.2024 8

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With Just Rs 100, Donate A Pair of Slippers & Help Mirzapur Labourers Survive Scorching Heat

With just Rs 100, you can donate a pair of slippers to help labourers in Mirzapur endure the scorching heat, as they struggle with harsh working...

25.04.2024 10

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Once Featured in ‘Life of Pi’, This Puducherry Homestay is a 200-YO Heritage Villa

Jyoti Cariappa Saikia restored a historic homestay in Puducherry. In it, an old iron safe remains untouched for over a hundred years, adding to the...

25.04.2024 9

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Curry Map of India: 62 Classic Indian Flavours & 8 Delicious Recipes to Try at Home

Curry, an integral part of Indian cuisine, evolved with diverse flavours and names across regions. From Gushtaba in Kashmir to Jholi in Uttarakhand,...

24.04.2024 10

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8 Best Idli Places in Bengaluru Which Serve Extra Love For ‘Thatte Idlis’

Larger than the usual idlis and shaped like discs, the ‘thatte idlis’ of Bengaluru have a fan following of their own. Here are eight places in the...

22.04.2024 10

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How to Ace The UPSC CSE Personality Test? IAS Officer With AIR 7 Shares Tips

Samyak Jain's journey to securing an All India Rank 7 in the UPSC exam was fueled by resilience despite facing progressive vision loss. Today, as an...

22.04.2024 8

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Doctor Builds School On The Same Land Where He Used to Work As a Daily Wage Labourer

Growing up without access to quality education and opportunities, Dr Pradeep Sethi wanted to change the future for kids in his village in Odisha. The...

19.04.2024 10

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From AIR 236 to AIR 1: UPSC 2023 Topper Aditya Srivastava’s Journey is a Lesson in Perseverance

UPSC CSE topper Aditya Srivastava was working in the corporate sector earning a handsome salary. But, he quit to create impact and work at the...

17.04.2024 20

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How to Plan a Solo Vacation? 8 Groups Helping Indian Women Travel The World

Traveling solo doesn’t need to be daunting; you can surround yourself with other women who are also travelling on their own! Within these travel...

16.04.2024 7

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Blind Since 12, German Woman’s Innovation Centre in Kerala Has Led to 280 NGOs Helping Thousands

Driven by her passion for making a difference, Sabriye Tenberken, a blind individual from Germany, founded 'kanthari,' a training institute in Kerala....

15.04.2024 6

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‘Our Past Needs a Future’: Meet The Storyteller Unveiling Fort Kochi’s Fascinating History

Johann Kuruvilla is building a repository of stories surrounding the iconic Fort Kochi. His 'Kochi Heritage Project' focuses on the city's art,...

12.04.2024 20

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Live With Locals & Help Protect Snow Leopards at These Ladakh Homestays

The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust, established by Rinchen Wangchuk and led by Dr Tsewang Namgail, champions the harmonious coexistence of...

11.04.2024 20

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How One Woman Created an Army of 75000 Others to Fight Trafficking of Girls in India

Through the 'Impact and Dialogue Foundation', Assam's Pallabi Ghosh is paving the way to help victims of trafficking get a better future.

10.04.2024 8

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Karim’s to Peter Cat: The Fascinating Tales of India’s Most Legendary Restaurants

Peter Cat, Tunday Kababi, Paragon and more -- here's the history behind some of India's most iconic restaurants that have gained popularity across the...

09.04.2024 10

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Eid Special: Love Seviyan? Here’s How The Sweet Treat Won Over India

Seviyan or vermicelli’s Indian adaptations range from the beloved seviyan kheer in the North to the semiya upma in the South. Let’s explore the...

08.04.2024 10

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8 Heritage Sweet Shops in Kolkata for Divine Bengali Mithais

Looking for the best places in Kolkata for Bengali sweets? From amazing rosogollas to traditional sandesh, these iconic heritage eateries will satisfy...

05.04.2024 10

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From Selling Lemonade to Building 108-YO Dairy Empire: Journey of Mumbai’s Loved Parsi Dairy Farm

What started with founder Nariman Ardeshir delivering milk cans in Mumbai's Kalbadevi, is now a celebrated empire. The success of Parsi Dairy Farm is...

04.04.2024 10

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How I-Venture @ ISB is Empowering 2500 Indian Women Scale Their Micro Enterprises

DiscoverShe by the Indian School of Business (ISB) provides a platform for women entrepreneurs to come forth and pitch their ideas, engage with...

02.04.2024 5

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7 Legendary Places in Mumbai for The Best Ice Cream & Iconic Flavours

Mumbai's summers draw crowds to its iconic ice cream spots like K Rustom, Natural’s, Bachelorr’s and more. Here’s what makes these eateries so...

02.04.2024 6

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Netaji Bose’s Favourite Eatery Has Been Serving Traditional Delicacies for Over 100 Years

The Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel in Kolkata, started by Mangobindo Panda, is a century-old pice hotel where Indian freedom fighters like Netaji Subhas...

01.04.2024 6

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‘This Land is Their Home’: How a Filmmaker Fought Authorities to Protect Leopards In Rajasthan 

Conservationist Shatrunjay Pratap Singh abandoned a lucrative career in wine-making to fight mining activities endangering leopard habitats in...

28.03.2024 6

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8 Best Places in Bengaluru for Unforgettable Ramzan Food

Where to start when looking for the perfect 'Iftari' spread in Bengaluru this Ramadan? Here's a list of eight most iconic places known for their taste...

26.03.2024 20

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One Brilliant Woman is Using Eco-Tourism to Help 100s in Rural India Increase their Incomes

Rashmi Sawant is the founder of 'Culture Aangan', an experiential travel platform that aims to promote sustainable rural tourism and support grass...

25.03.2024 9

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How 7 Women-Led Startups of India Are Driving Impact at Scale in Climate Action

Tvaran — a joint initiative by Cisco (India Cash Grant Program) and Villgro — is a unique programme empowering women entrepreneurs who are driving...

21.03.2024 9

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‘Always Crave Delhi’s Momos’: Indian Women Run Momo Truck While Juggling Full-Time Jobs in the US

Techies by the day, chefs by night, Ankita Nagpal and Impreet Sodhi run the Fomo Momo food truck in New Jersey. Here's how they went about setting up...

20.03.2024 6

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How One Brave Man & A WhatsApp Group Rescued 1500 Victims of Human Trafficking

Raju Nepali is something of a hero in the Dooars region of West Bengal. Through his NGO 'Duars Express Mail' he has helped thousands of families by...

18.03.2024 20

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Natural Holi Colours: How to Make Organic Gulal From Beetroot, Spinach & Turmeric

This Holi, choose gulal but make your own organic version! Here's how you can prepare organic holi colours at home in easy steps.

16.03.2024 8

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‘I Had Decided to Drop Out of IIT Entrance Exams, Until My Dad’s Words Changed My Life’

Ganesh Balakrishnan's life took a turn when he faced health issues a month before his IIT-JEE exam. Despite feeling disheartened and at the verge of...

11.03.2024 10

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How an Auto Driver Inspired a 68-YO To Send 400 Underprivileged Kids to School

Seema Seth started Nayi Disha, an NGO that provides education to underprivileged children in Gurugram, transforming their lives. And it all started...

07.03.2024 3

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‘I Know Corbett Like The Back of My Hand’: Naturalist’s Eco Lodge Offers Expert Guidance To Tourists

Naturalist Imran Khan’s ‘The Ranger’s Lodge’ offers an immersive wilderness experience in Corbett Tiger Reserve, attracting global adventurers...

05.03.2024 7

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8 Best Caravans To Rent in India For an Unforgettable Adventure

Planning a caravan trip in India? From Hampi to Haridwar, these 8 caravan rental services are perfect for your next adventure.

04.03.2024 10

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‘AI for Bharat’ on World Wildlife Day: AI Innovation Saves Lives By Reducing Human Animal Conflict

Valiance is championing data and AI to find a solution to human-wildlife conflicts that have been plaguing India's villages for decades, especially...

03.03.2024 10

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This Brilliant Initiative Helps Blind Children Appreciate Art & Heritage

Sparsh, an initiative by Asian Paints and St art Foundation, is transforming Jaipur’s Rajasthan Netraheen Kalyan Sangh Institute into a place where...

29.02.2024 7

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ISRO Launches Free Online Course on Remote Sensing to Help Students Learn New Tech

This free online course by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), sponsored by ISRO, is for students interested in learning about remote...

29.02.2024 4

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Beyond Bara Imambara: Heritage Photographer Captures Lucknow’s Hidden History

Maroof Umar loves a good story. Whether it is documenting the last calligraphy artist of Lucknow or finding home chefs who cook the best sheer khurma,...

27.02.2024 4

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Experience Kullu’s Unique Culture At This Farmer’s Century-Old Mud Homestay

Kundan Singh’s mud homestay in Kais village, Himachal Pradesh, provides a captivating experience, seamlessly blending simplicity with warm...

23.02.2024 7

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Engineer’s Biofertiliser Helps Farmers Cut Costs by 50%, Earns Him Over Rs 1 Crore

Akshay Shrivastav, a chemical engineer, launched 'Navyakosh', a unique fertiliser rich in microbes that can help farmers increase their productivity....

22.02.2024 5

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Ahmedabad to London: Gujarati Family Takes 1950 Vintage Car on a 13500 km Road Trip!

Gujarat's Daman Thakore and his family drove their classic 1950 MG YT on a 13,500 km road trip from Ahmedabad to London spanning 16 countries. Here's...

20.02.2024 7

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Best Biryani Places in Bengaluru For Must-Not-Miss Meals

Looking for the best biryani places in Bengaluru? From iconic military hotels like Shivaji Military Hotel and Ranganna Military Hotel to modern...

19.02.2024 10

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Want to Donate Clothes, Toys, Books? This Startup Collects From Your Doorsteps & Delivers to NGOs

Started by Anushka Jain, ‘Share At Door Step’ is a social venture that simplifies the donation process. It collects clothes, toys, books and more...

15.02.2024 9

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‘People Age, Love Doesn’t’: This Man Helps Single Senior Citizens Find Their Soulmates

Pune-based Happy Seniors started by Madhav Damle helps senior citizens find love and companionship. Madhav’s pragmatic approach, ensuring financial...

14.02.2024 7

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Live in a Konkan Palace! This Royal Couple Run a Boutique Homestay Inspired by 16th Century Art

Run by Yuvraj Lakham Sawant Bhonsle and Yuvrani Shraddha Sawant Bhonsle, the Sawantwadi Palace Hotel is a unique Konkan homestay inspired by the...

13.02.2024 10

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7 Best Dosa Places in Chennai That Also Serve Epic South Indian Thalis

Looking for the best places for dosa and South Indian thalis in Chennai? Here are 8 iconic eateries in Chennai most recommended by dosa connoisseurs.

12.02.2024 5

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How to Grow Saffron in a Tiny Room: Couple Shares Tips on Indoor Farming

How to grow saffron at home? Vaibhav Patel and Aastha Maheshwari Patel have transformed their Vadodara home into a Kashmiri saffron haven, defying...

09.02.2024 2

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How a UK Couple Helped This Family of Dhurrie Weavers to Start a Mud Homestay

Chhotaram Prajapat, whose family has woven 'dhurries' in Rajasthan for over seven centuries, launched a mud homestay business inspired by UK tourists....

08.02.2024 9

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