How One Man Cooked Meals For 170,000 People During the Indian Floods
The city of Chennai, India experienced one of the worst monsoons in over a 100 years. One hero emerged to feed thousands and galvanize the community.
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Man Digs Well in 40 Days For His Wife After She's Denied Water, Whole Town Benefits
Disrespected as lower class, this worker has proven that all you need is determination to accomplish the impossible.
How a Mother's Day in India Uplifted the Lives of 1,700 Orphans
This Texan woman didn't know that these orphans were going to change her life – nor did they know that she was going to change theirs.
Indian Restaurant Installs Sidewalk Fridge to Hold Free Food for the Poor
This restaurant becomes the third such example we've seen of people installing a refrigerator on the street to hold leftovers that can be eaten by the poor.
Taxi Service By Women, For Women, Launches in India
Created to prevent harassment of women, this is the first transportation service of its kind in India.
Thousands of Indian Doctors Fight Sexism by Delivering Baby Girls For Free
In order to change India's public perception of women, 17,000 medical officials are pledging to deliver baby girls for free or a discounted price.
7,000 Railway Stations in India to Be Powered By Solar
Almost every railway station in India will soon be powered by roofs full of solar panels.
India Makes Moves Toward Sustainability and Less Pollution
The largest democracy in the world has been making great strides implementing more environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Chinese Man Trapped in India Finally Arrived Home After 50 Years
A Chinese Army surveyor who had wandered over the border 54 years ago has finally been able to return home to reunite with his family.
Indian Farmers Harness the Monsoon Waters to Overcome Drought
These farmers no longer need to struggle throughout the intense dry seasons because they have learned to harness monsoons to collect water.
Watch Villagers Pour Water into the Mouth of Thirsty King Cobra
These villagers were more than happy to offer some of their own bottled water to their dehydrated, scaly, 12-foot acquaintance.
All Disposable Plastic Has Been Banned From India's Capital
Single-use plastic products such as bags and cutlery have been banned from the capital city of Delhi.
This Man is Designing an App That Can Detect Toxins in Drinking Water
With a simple, but accurate user-friendly design, this app has the potential to save millions of lives by identifying fluoride and salinity in water.
Police Rescue Over 6,000 Turtles in Largest Wildlife Bust in the Nation
Four tons of endangered turtles were rescued earlier this week, saved from being turned into soup and souvenirs by a Special Task Force.
Cops Throw Surprise Birthday Party for 83-Year-old Living Alone
Lalita Subramanyam's kids are rarely able to visit her from America – that's why the local police force showed up on her doorstep with cake and flowers.
Indian School Asks Parents to Plant Trees Instead of Pay Tuition
This school's environmental initiative not only helps plant trees – it also gives low-income parents a break from expensive school fees.
Tribals See Lights in Their Homes for the First Time
Tribal communities in some of the most remote and inaccessible forests in India were lifted out of the darkness and given hope for a better future. After never having electricity in their homes, they can now turn on solar lights and charge cell phones, an advancement that has kicked-off development for the entire village.
India's Tiger Population Sees 36% Increase
In the last eight years India has seen their tiger population increase more than 36 percent according to a new tiger census.
Airport Becomes First in World To Run Entirely On Solar Power
With a field full of solar panels, this airport doesn't have to spend a nickel on electricity.
Nicki Minaj Quietly Sent Funds To An Indian Village - it is Now Totally Transformed
This village now has so many more resources than it did before Nicki Minaj heard about it several years ago.
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