Wikimedia Commons For those of you who grew up in the 90’s – Shubha Mudgal may already be a familiar name. The vocal powerhouse and classically trained singer, delivered the most iconic rain song of all time, which also happens to be one of the most cherished tracks from 90’s indie-pop era – ‘Ab Ke … “6 songs from the amazing Shubha Mudgal with powerful social messages”
Category: Inspirational India
Highest-ever sex-ratio reported in Haryana. 914 girls per 1000 boys
Wikimedia Commons Consider it a victory for a state that has long been looked-upon as the homeground for crimes against women, but it cheers us up to inform you guys that Haryana has achieved its highest ever sex-ratio! For too long the state has been reported for experiencing the biggest number of cases of female … “Highest-ever sex-ratio reported in Haryana. 914 girls per 1000 boys”
Maharashtra-born man marries his Vietnamese boyfriend in the presence of close family and friends
The LGBT community in India may still be fighting against the archaic 377 law – which criminalizes homosexuality, but that doesn’t stop love from growing and finding its way out. A US-based Indian techie chose Maharashtra as the outlet for formalizing his relationship with his Vietnamese lover, tying the knot with all the proper Hindu … “Maharashtra-born man marries his Vietnamese boyfriend in the presence of close family and friends”
Daughter gets her lonesome widowed mother remarried through online matrimonial site
Most children have the tendency to overlook their parents’ desire and longing for love. In a society that continuously attempts to bar the pursuit of a relationship with age, it is difficult for single mothers and fathers to express their desire of having someone to hold on to. This deep longing of an ageing parent … “Daughter gets her lonesome widowed mother remarried through online matrimonial site”
Dark complexioned Hindu Gods: Chennai filmmaker's version of our deities is utterly beautiful and divine
Have you ever wondered why most of our Gods are depicted as ‘light-skinned’? Well, we certainly have! The fact that Lord Krishna often complained about being ‘dark-skinned’ as per the books, and yet you almost always have a fairer version of him, depicted on-screen as well as on temples and other religious places – makes … “Dark complexioned Hindu Gods: Chennai filmmaker's version of our deities is utterly beautiful and divine”
Padman star, Akshay Kumar says sanitary napkins should be freely available at zero costs
After spreading aware on the subject of public defecation and the need for toilets, Akshay Kumar has taken up another prevalent social taboo in India as he’s ventured out to promote his upcoming movie on menstrual hygiene, ‘Padman.’ Back from an extended vacation in South Africa with his family, Kumar is now at full-swing to promote … “Padman star, Akshay Kumar says sanitary napkins should be freely available at zero costs”
Family dances around their ailing grandpa to heal him with the power of JOY
Screengrabs of video shared on Facebook/Twitter They say happiness is the greatest medicine of all. There is a transcendental reflex that comes from the joy of being around the happy faces of your loved ones – and that, on many occasions, can be the greatest healer of all. Putting that very notion to practice, a … “Family dances around their ailing grandpa to heal him with the power of JOY”
Amitabh Bachchan donates a tractor and an excavator for the cleaning of Versova beach
Remember the inspiring story of the astonishing transformation of Mumbai’s Versova beach? The place grabbed worldwide headlines after it was transitioned from a common-dumping ground for locals to an idealistic picture-perfect shoreline. Now, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan too has extended his support to the movement – donating an excavator and a tractor – to help … “Amitabh Bachchan donates a tractor and an excavator for the cleaning of Versova beach”
Starving baby elephant rescued and carried on shoulders to be reunited with his mother
There have been plenty of tragedies reported throughout this year, that constantly make you loose your faith in humanity. But an inspiring story from Tamil Nadu about the rescue of a baby elephant may just give 2017 the perfect end it needs. A new incident from Ooty has come to light, where a group of … “Starving baby elephant rescued and carried on shoulders to be reunited with his mother”
Legendary athlete P.T. Usha raises Rs 20 Lakh for training young sprinters in school
Setting out her vision. PT Usha in a file photo (Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons) Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, who has long been referred as the ‘Payyoli Express’ and is one of the most well-recognized names in Indian sports, has crowdfunded to raise a total sum of Rs 20 lakh in order to assist budding athletes in her … “Legendary athlete P.T. Usha raises Rs 20 Lakh for training young sprinters in school”