Indian Teen Invents Gadget to Transform Dementia Care - Out of Concern for His Grandmother

His victory also won the admiration of his country's Prime Minister, Nardendra Modi, who posted on X that he "really admired" the young man. 

By Blake Isbell

22 January 59 Views

Rather Than Taking Jobs in Tech, 2 Young Software Engineers Use Talents to Crush Poaching in India

It allows courts to rapidly process wildlife crime cases, rangers to track and analyze patterns of criminal activity in forests, and much more

By Blake Isbell

05 January 38 Views

'Dead' Man is Jolted Back to Life by the Endless Bumps of India's Potholes

After the bump, Mr. Brar's grandson who was onboard the ambulance at the time noticed his grandfather's hand moving.

By Blake Isbell

15 January 48 Views

Mother Protects Children After they Fall on Tracks as Train Rushes into Station (Watch)

A mother and her two children had a miraculous escape after they fell onto railway tracks–while a moving train came rushing into the station.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 December 48 Views

Youth Volunteers Form 'Grandpals' to Connect Lonely Senior Citizens With 'Grandkids' to Hang Out With

Meant to combat loneliness and help bring these elders back into society, 400 grandpals have already signed up with the organization.

By Blake Isbell

15 December 43 Views

Abandoned Wells Turned into Whimsical Sculptures to Irrigate Villages with a Smile in India

Abandoned water wells are being rejuvenated with a dash of color in the Tamil Nadu state of India, delighting children and watering locals.

By Blake Isbell

27 November 40 Views

All 41 Workers Rescued From Collapsed Tunnel in India Himalayas After 17 Days Trapped

Like the Chilean miners, or the Thai cavers, there's something about workmen trapped underground that captures the world's attention

By Blake Isbell

28 November 39 Views

Boy Invents Smart Spoon for His Uncle's Trembling Hands that Is Affordable in India

Anil's spoon costs less than half of what similar spoons go for, making it possible for 7 million Indian Parkinson's patients to afford it.

By Blake Isbell

09 November 43 Views

Google Launches Tool to Predict Floods-That Already Aided in Early Evacuations in Chile

Flood Hub is working in over 60 countries right now, sending out alerts between 2 and 7 days in advane of potential river flooding.

By Blake Isbell

24 October 30 Views

In World First, Tiger Will Be Given Prosthetic Limb to Live Out His Life Pain-Free

A tiger rescued from a poacher's trap will now be the first big cat to get a prosthetic leg after it developed gangrene and lived in pain for years.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 October 54 Views

After Planting a Tree Every Day for 40 Years, Man Has Created Blossoming Forest on Barren Wasteland

People used to call him "crazy" for his botanical exploits – now, he's an internationally recognized conservationist.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 August 45 Views

Determined to Save His Country's Water Supply, 26-Year-old Has Revived 10 Lakes From a Polluted Mess

This young engineer's determination has sparked a massive statewide cleanup - and it has already had spectacular results.

By Tiffani Spengler

07 April 45 Views

Man Succeeds Where Government Fails: He Planted a Forest in the Middle of a Cold Desert

This intrepid old man retired from his career in bureaucracy so he could cultivate a lush green oasis in the middle of Himachal Pradesh.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 September 44 Views

Dozens of People Rally Together to Rescue Elephant Trapped in 20-Foot Well-Watch Them Do It Using a Massive Crane

Thanks to a team of military officials and forest workers, a distressed elephant was saved from a 20-foot well in India earlier this week.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 August 46 Views

Watch an Astonishing Scene as Thousands of Stampeding Ducks Bring Traffic to a Standstill

Birds of a feather quack together—and that is particularly the case for these stampeding feathered friends in India.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 August 44 Views