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He Struggles to Pay His Daughter’s College Fees but Provides Meals to the...
Take a one-rupee coin. Go out to the market. And bring back a packet of food that contains rice, curry, sambar, and rasam. Sounds possible? Ask V. Venkataraman, a resident of Erode in Tamil Nadu, and...
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Meet IAS Officer Kavitha Ramu: Bureaucrat by Profession, Bharatanatyam Dancer...
The difference between Kavitha Ramu's passion and profession is vast – yet she gracefully manages both areas of her life with poise and purpose. An IAS officer by day and a senior Bharatnatyam exponent...
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IFS Officer Adopts Native Village To Help it Get Water, Renovate School,...
K. Balamurugan, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, has adopted his native village of Siruvathur in Tamil Nadu to help the villagers get free water, a renovated school, and other basic amenities....
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These Eco-Friendly Pencils Help Recycle Old Newspapers and Save Trees
Vikash Khandelwal. is trying to introduce his eco-friendly newspaper pencils all over India. This will help reduce the use of wood to make pencils. Vikash Khandelwal graduated from college at a time...
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Why This American Left His Comfortable Home and Job to Run an Animal...
Leaving a comfortable home and job in the US, Leslie Robinson started an animal sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. And he has a new family now – with numerous animals, amazing doctors, and many wonderful people...
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#TravelTales: Nilgiris’ Prettiest Hill Station Is Also Tranquil, Trek-Worthy...
Mention Nilgiris and the first thoughts that come to mind are towering pines, blue skies, and lush green mountains. Tucked away in the primeval forests of the Nilgiris, Kotagiri is a beautiful little...
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Iron Lady: How the Feminist in Jayalalithaa Had Empowered the Women of Tamil...
Dressed in a green saree she rests in peace -- the lady who ruled Tamil Nadu for over fourteen years as the state’s CM for five terms. Although mired in controversy over corruption and sentenced to a...
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Weeks after Former CM Jayalalithaa’s Demise, Amma Canteens Continue to Bring...
Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was a controversial figure, with opinions about her sharply divided. However, she was loved by the masses, thanks in great measure to populist...
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This Chennai-Based Designer Is Trying to Simplify the Lives of the Disabled...
Students and working professionals with disabilities will walk the ramp for Chennai-based fashion designer Shalini Vikasan, who has designed party wear adaptive clothing for them. In an innovative...
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This Chennai Café Hires Burn Survivors as Kitchen Staff, Giving Them a Second...
Atma had lived a life full of incredible hardships. One day, because of unbearable suffering, she reached a point where she felt that life wasn’t worth living anymore. She decided to self-immolate....
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To Ban or Not to Ban: Jallikatu, Its Interesting History and Both Sides of...
Seen as the baiting of bulls and a ferocious display of cruelty by animal rights activists, but venerated by others as a symbol of martial tradition and Tamil heritage, Jallikattu or Eru Thazhuvuthal...
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Chennai Folks, If You Have Any Fresh Food Going Waste, This Man Can Feed It...
A G Padmanaban is literally on a one man mission - to ensure no one goes hungry in the city of Chennai. The 23-year-old has launched a project called "No Food Waste," wherein he hopes to feed the...
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Protecting Nature’s Clean-Up Crew: This Man Is Saving Vultures in India From...
With scrawny necks, long beaks and bald heads, vultures may not be up for many beauty contests — or popularity contests, either. But when it comes to keeping ecosystems clean and healthy, they're the...
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This Man Built a House That Harvests Rainwater, Produces Solar Energy,...
On New 17 Vasu Street in the Kilpauk area of Chennai lies an almost fully self-sufficient house. Completely solar-powered, the house also has its own biogas unit, water harvesting unit and kitchen...
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Want to Volunteer at the Chennai Oil Spill Clean Up? Here Are Some Do’s and...
It's been a harrowing few days along the coast of Chennai where two cargo ships collided, causing a massive oil spill. While the numbers are still fuzzy, experts now note that it could be 10 times as...
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A Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry Needs Your Help to Save the Lives of Cancer...
The people behind DATRI want to spread an important message on World Cancer Day: You can save a life. Founded in 2009, the country's largest adult unrelated blood stem cell donors’ registry is...
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Dear Sasikala: Please Hear What Tamilians Expect From the New TN Government
Ever since it was announced that VK Sasikala would be the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu, the reaction from the general public, especially those in Tamil Nadu, have been vastly one of confusion. As...
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If You Think Art Is Elitist, Chennai’s New Public Art Initiative Will...
When was the last time you went to an art gallery? The painter Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Yet, not many even get an opportunity to see — and...
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Love to Read? The Story of This Fisherman-Turned-Bookstore Owner Will Make...
Known for its UNESCO-approved heritage sites, Mahabalipuram is a popular destination for travellers from around the world. Located 60km from Chennai, the town (also known as Mamallapuram) is also known...
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A Porter’s Son, T Natarajan Overcame Huge Odds to Become the Highest Paid...
Like every year, the IPL auction 2017 too has a thrown up some surprises. While all eyes were trained on big guns like Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes, it was left-arm seamer Thangarasu Natarajan, an...
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