GURUGRAM: A tiny village in Sohna tehsil has set a big precedent for gender equality. It has become the first village in the district to allow women to attend its chaupal. Considering Haryana’s infamous patriarchal society, this can bring a big wave of change, with women venturing into the male domain.
Samsung Research & Development Institute – Bangalore (SRI-B) said good bye to plastic water bottles through the ‘Environment Month’ that it celebrated in June. The theme of the month was ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. During this month, SRI-B ran a month-long campaign to reduce bottled water consumption and create awareness about recycling products. One of the …
Singh is the first person in India with 75 percent disability to complete the 36-km Arabian Sea swim Satendra Singh, a 29-year-old differently-abled swimmer, is living proof that capability cannot be measured in terms of physicality. On Sunday, history was created when, in 12 hours and 26 minutes, Singh swam across the English Channel. The swimmer, hailing …
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NEW DELHI: The facade and corridors of the iconic Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai is getting restored with INTACH in role of a consultant, Tirupati is shifting to a remote-monitored LED lighting system to save energy, the Yamunotri Yatra route is getting Wi-Fi internet connectivity while the ancient drains of Taj Mahal in Agra are …
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Spread over pitch dark area of about 2,000 square yards, the project is the only one of its kind in the country. As I entered the hall, I was transported from the realm of the sighted to the domain of the visually impaired. With trepidation, I began to walk gingerly, dependent upon my articulate guide, …
