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Raghurajpur: India’s Cultural Hub
Raghurajpur, a small village in Puri district, Orissa is known for its heritage. Inhabited by artisans producing sheer poetry on pieces of treated cloth, dried palm leaf or paper, Raghurajpur has...
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Mangalajodi: A Village of Bird Protectors in Orissa
Bartailed godwits, Mangalajodi wetland. (Credit: Ashish Kothari) “Black-tailed godwits,” said my companion, pointing to a swirling cloud of specks in the distance that alternately turned black and...
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This Diwali donate a Solar Lamp to underprivileged students for Rs. 399
Update: Donations are being accepted till November 7, 2011 Can you think of any better way to celebrate this Diwali than bring light in the lives of school going children in some of the poorest parts...
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Nutrition Gardens And Seed Banks: Women Farmers Adapt To Climate Change
Innovative measures by women farmers across India are helping several poor families adapt better to climate change and keep hunger at bay. As Sursati from village Janakpur, district Gorakhpur in Uttar...
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TBI Travel: Puri – A Historical Odyssey in Art and Architecture
When the majestic Sun Temple came beckoning, Priya and Uday could not ignore the call. They packed their bags and headed to Odisha – Bhubaneshwar, Raghurajpur, Puri, Dhauli, Chilika and Konark. Each...
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Fixed Deposits Of Grain Turn To Gold
Villagers in one of the poorest districts in the country were caught up in a vicious cycle of starvation, debt and human bondage until the arrival of a social activist, Bidyut Mohanty, changed their...
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TBI Heroes: Pankajani Delivers Good Health And Hope
An accredited social health activist (ASHA) in her remote, often flood-ravaged village in Odisha, Pankajani not only saves lives on a daily basis but goes way beyond her call of duty to be available to...
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The Engineer From Bangalore Who Created Alternative Livelihood Options For...
It all started when P.V. Bharath Vineeth took a sabbatical from his IT job in Bangalore to work in a hospital in Chattisgarh. In spite of holding Engineering and MBA degrees, Bharath has always been...
View ArticleWe Haven’t Come Across An Act Of Kindness As Selfless As This. Have you?
60-year old Kamala Lochan Baliarsingh lives in acute poverty and hunger near the Bhubaneshwar railway station. In spite of this, he makes sure that he feeds the stray dogs around him every single day....
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Whistling Can Be Used To Improve Sanitation? Yes! These Village Women Show...
These women from Self Help Groups in Orissa have solved the problem of open defecation in a very interesting way. They not only started patrolling the streets but also planted the holy “Tulsi” plant to...
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This Girl Said ‘No’ To Getting Married 2 Weeks Before The Ceremony. You Will...
Sujata refused to get married before she turns 18 and convinced her family two weeks before the scheduled wedding to wait for the right time. She is one of the many girls who have learnt to say “No” to...
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Heard About The Village Health Atlas? It Is Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate...
Here is how a well executed plan managed to change the old mindset of villagers in Odisha and introduced a better maternal health care system. From collecting important data to regular health advice...
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The Brave Lady Who Fought Against All Odds To Get Forest Rights For Her...
From getting an officer suspended for taking bribe to making her people aware of the forest and land rights, Anna is bringing a positive change in her little community in Odisha. She is an inspiration...
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Searching For Safe Public Transport For Women – Are Pink Autos The Answer?
The pink autos plying in Bhubaneshwar have drivers who have undergone a strict psychological test, criminal background check and training. With a big question mark on women’s safety in India, this...
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This Tribal District In Odisha Is Grooming Its Girls To Become Hockey...
Meet the sporty girls of Odisha and their untapped talent. From international players to home ground winners, these girls are true hockey stars. Here is all you need to know about the champs of...
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This Young Teacher Went To A Tribal Village In Odisha And Changed Lives...
Ninoshka’s love for teaching took her to a remote village in Odisha where kids can’t get enough of this new teacher. Know more about her journey and how it changed her life along with that of others...
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They no longer roll beedis. Tribal girls in Odisha now dream of becoming...
Away from home, the tribal girls of Odisha are now educating themselves and dreaming big. Their new residential school is like a family which is enabling them to prepare for higher studies and a better...
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Welcome to Luhangara – a Panchayat in Odisha Where Nobody Defecates in the Open
Five panchayats in Gajapati district of Odisha overcame all hurdles to get finally declared Open Defecation Free (ODF). Now, the aim is to make all 119 panchayats in the district ODF by 2016. Read how...
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