Society
NGO series: Vaani – Sound of the soul
December 26, 2016
To inaugurate a series on Indian Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) and to hold a light to their noble contributions to make the world a better place, MIG chose to start with an organisation which is dealing with a major yet unnoticed problem – hearing impairment. Not only V...
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Orange Festival of Adventure and Music 2016 aims a...
December 21, 2016
The third edition of Orange Festival of Adventure and Music (OFAM), in the remote Dambuk village in Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India, is a unique event that positively impacts communities in the region.
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At least 74 journalists killed globally in 2016, a...
December 20, 2016
A recent report by Reporters Without Borders revealed that at least 74 journalists were killed globally while on duty, and India remains among most dangerous countries in world for journalists according to other reports.
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Chhattisgarh to go Open Defecation Free
December 17, 2016
The forested state of Chhattisgarh in central India has been long deprived of basic cleanliness and hygiene infrastructure, and a lot of its people have been living in homes that do not have toilets. But now, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or the Clean India mission is making Chhattis...
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New disabilities bill passed in India
December 17, 2016
Passing of the bill has been hailed as a step forward for the rights of disabled people even as some key concerns remain unaddressed.
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Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day
December 17, 2016
Bangladesh is celebrating its 45th year since coming into existence as a country, with commemorations in the country as well as in neighbouring India.
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Eiffel Tower turns off lights in solidarity with A...
December 15, 2016
Paris turned off the famed lights of the iconic Eiffel Tower on December 14 as a gesture of solidarity with the people of the Syrian city of Aleppo, hit by a humanitarian crisis as residents flee the heavy fighting. The landmark turned out its lights at 8 pm local time and it was...
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Paris enforces pollution diminution measures
December 15, 2016
Just like New Delhi, Paris has also been witnessing a severe rise in pollution levels lately. The French authorities have effectuated a series of action plans aimed at tackling air pollution in Paris, which can be an inspiring event for the Indian capital.
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Kolkata gets global recognition for tackling clima...
December 3, 2016
Kolkata bags the best cities of 2016 award along with Paris and nine other cities across the globe for its inspiring and innovative efforts towards climate change and solid waste management. At the C40 Mayors Summit held in Mexico City, the capital of West Bengal was the only Ind...
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Swedish company makes pollution masks for India
December 3, 2016
A visit to India prompted the dormant asthma problem of a Swedish student. Bothered by this sudden health jerk, the atrocity of bad-air quality on urban dwellers and unavailability of effectively-designed protection masks led Alexander Hjertström to make pollution masks for Indi...
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