Representational Image (Source: ManojTyagi/MarshallAstor) To most people living in the remote-village areas of our country – watching a movie at the theater is a luxury they simply can’t afford. The standard of living varies so much from the big cities through the small towns and villages, that the very things we often take for granted, … “Satish Kaushik converted trucks into mini-theaters to give villagers the "Big-screen experience" at just Rs 35”
Category: Inspirational India
Karnataka girl gives her final exam in bridal outfit, only few minutes before getting married
Indian females have often had to succumb to societal and family pressures to sacrifice their educational aspirations for the sake of “settling down” – (read getting married). Things have slowly started to change for the better in recent times, but beyond the lives in the big metros, there’s still a long way to go when it … “Karnataka girl gives her final exam in bridal outfit, only few minutes before getting married”
Brave officer jumps from running train to save woman from getting raped
Image Source: Indian Railways The volume and pace at which new rape incidents are being brought to light every other day is making us face the horrid reality we all live in. It really is a state of national urgency when such incidents are reported by the minute. While the system sleeps and fails to … “Brave officer jumps from running train to save woman from getting raped”
76 year old Oxford graduate was homeless and living on streets until Sikh community decided to help him.
We all have dreams of living a peaceful and comfortable life post-retirement and grow old in the comfort and care of our loved ones. But not everyone is fortunate enough to end up in the same place as the circumstances related to old-age start to manifest themselves. Raja Singh Phull – a 76 year old … “76 year old Oxford graduate was homeless and living on streets until Sikh community decided to help him.”
Asifa Protests: Swati Maliwal on her 8th day of hunger strike inspires citizens to join her fight.
The brutal rape and murder of 8 year old Asifa has really shook the entire nation. Everyone is trying to join the fight against the ongoing cases of rape and sexual assaults against girls and women of all ages – to better the process of justice and fasten the prosecution without any delays. While hundreds … “Asifa Protests: Swati Maliwal on her 8th day of hunger strike inspires citizens to join her fight.”
Fitness Queen: Sushmita Sen flaunts her toned-muscles in latest pictures
Sushmita Sen has been long admired not only for her individualistic approach in both her personal and professional lives, but also her calm and graceful personality that perfectly depicts her intellectual approach towards everything she does. The single mother of two and former Miss Universe, continues the tradition to motivate and inspire people with her … “Fitness Queen: Sushmita Sen flaunts her toned-muscles in latest pictures”
Real Life Hero: Akshay Kumar helps build public toilets worth Rs 10 Lakhs at Juhu Beach
Source For the past couple of the years, the kind of movies Akshay Kumar has been associated with – have had some form of an association with socially relevant subjects – be it the issue of public defecation, projected in ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ or female menstruation and hygiene, dealt with in his most recent … “Real Life Hero: Akshay Kumar helps build public toilets worth Rs 10 Lakhs at Juhu Beach”
This doctor from Odisha crossed river and trekked hill to help pregnant woman in labor
Source For everyone who goes through the profession of a doctor, the vows revolving around the concept to “…First Do No Harm” hold of dear importance. And although the recent examples of negligence and personal greed, which consistently made national headlines, may have slightly marred the image of a profession that has long been looked … “This doctor from Odisha crossed river and trekked hill to help pregnant woman in labor”
Never too old to learn: 44 YO mother appears for class X exams along with her son
Most of us often succumb to societal norms of barring our desires and wishes to pursue something in accordance with our age – whatever that means. Even an unfulfilled desire to complete or continue one’s education can often be marred by the fear of being judged. That certainly does not put a stoppage in front … “Never too old to learn: 44 YO mother appears for class X exams along with her son”
This MNC bank in India sets an example by including same-sex partners of employees in medical cover
Source: 1, 2 Despite the continuous discrimination LGBTQ community faces in India, there are few, far in-between, instances that reinstate our hope in a better tomorrow for a group that has been marginalized for far too long. Setting an example in the area of ‘workplace equality’, the Indian division of Royal Bank of Scotland has … “This MNC bank in India sets an example by including same-sex partners of employees in medical cover”