VIDEO: Thane Auto Driver Plants Trees and Waters Plants; Urges Public to Do...
Purushottamlal Ramswaroop Gupta, a 40-year-old auto driver from Thane is a familiar face at Upvan lake. Every morning, he makes his way to the lake to plant trees and water them. Gupta calls this...
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BOOK EXCERPT: Crumbs! A Bread-Maker Relives the Charm of Irani Cafes in Mumbai
Saee Koranne-Khandekar, in her book Crumbs! Bread Stories and Recipes for the Indian Kitchen, recounts her experience of stepping into old-world Irani cafes and sampling some delectable essentials....
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How Matunga Residents Transformed the Space under a Flyover into a...
Mumbai's first garden-under-flyover was finally inaugurated on Monday after the dedicated hard work of many Matunga residents. Named Nanalal D. Mehta Garden, it is located under the Tulpule Flyover on...
View ArticleVIDEO: India’s First Women’s University Turns 100
The Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey University, formerly known as the Indian women's university, was India's first women's college. The university, which has educated countless women, turned 100...
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Formidable Fighters: 8 Indian Special Forces That Are Truly Badass
In the world of the military, there is perhaps no unit that captures the imagination of the public quite like the Special Forces. From reconnaissance and assault missions to counter-terrorism and...
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Paint for Change: This Student-Led Initiative Is Breathing Life into Mumbai,...
Ever thought painting could be used as a means for social change? This student-led-initiative is all about using art as an effective medium for raising awareness. Project MAD, an acronym for Murals and...
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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...
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These 10 Fabulous Female Athletes Are the Stars of Nike’s Viral ‘Da Da Ding’...
Nike recently released a powerful ad that celebrates India’s female athletes. The video features these sporty women running, jumping surfing, swimming, and more, as they display their fiercely...
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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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No Band-Baja, No Flowers And No Sweets. But This IRS Officer had a Wedding...
At a time when couples usually want lavish weddings and grand honeymoons, Abhay and Priti have set an example by spending their wedding money on the education of children of farmers who committed...
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Remembering Zanjeer, the Heroic Dog Who Saved Thousands of Lives in the 1993...
In March 1993, a series of twelve bombs tore apart the city of Mumbai, leaving behind 257 dead and 713 injured. But did you know these numbers could easily have reached the thousands if not for a brave...
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MY STORY: I Helped a Mentally Disabled Woman with Just One Email. Here’s How...
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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Domestic Help Uma Shetty Rescues Stray Animals, Provides Shelter in Her Own...
Uma Shetty of Mumbai, who lives in a small hut and works as a domestic help, has been caring for and sheltering stray animals for the last six years. Recently, Uma rescued seven puppies, packed in a...
View ArticleVIDEO: In Mumbai, No Helmet Will Soon Mean No Petrol for Motorcyclists
The Mumbai Traffic Police is all set to launch the 'No Helmet, No Petrol' initiative. From August 1, all two-wheeler drivers will be asked to produce their helmets at fuel stations. As the name...
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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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TBI Blogs: How a Boy into Substance Abuse & Street Fights Became a Role Model...
Two years ago, Nitin Baswasker dropped out of school and was known for getting involved in street fights. Today, the 17-year-old attends night school, works as a door-to-door salesperson and is a role...
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Stories from the Road: 42,000 Km in 450 Days across India on a Royal Enfield
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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Indian Army Just Expanded Mumbai’s Green Cover with Thousands of New Saplings!
Not only does the Indian Army protect the nation in its hours of greatest needs, but is also helping rebuild a greener India. In a move to restore the ecosystem, the Army has started an initiative to...
View ArticleMY STORY: The Youngest Indian Woman to Climb Everest Tells How She Fell in...
"Great things are done when men and mountains meet."- William Blake Sometimes, the inspiration to live a life that is stronger, happier and more fulfilled can be found in the stories and...
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