India Unveils Plan to Bring Electricity to Every Household in 2018
The $2.5 billion initiative is expected to bring electricity to over 40 million households currently without power in the country.
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Cop Hailed For Stopping India's Presidential Convoy in Favor of Passing Ambulance
Though it may seem like a simple gesture, Indian police are often under pressure to show preferential treatment to politicians – this cop, however, did not.
Engineer Creates Green Oasis by Growing Glaciers in the Desert
Sonam Wangchuk is being hailed for creating ice pyramids as a source of freshwater for his Himalayan desert village.
Indian Supreme Court Enshrines Right to Privacy So Government Can't Misuse Collected Data
The right to privacy was considered an extension of the Constitutional right to life as defined in Article 21.
Mosque Opens Its Doors to Stressed Parents Waiting in the Heat
When these Muslims saw so many parents were hungry and dehydrated from waiting in the sun for their kids, they welcomed them with open arms.
Indian Boxer Gives Champion Belt to Chinese Opponent as "Message of Peace" for Two Nations
Following territorial disputes, this Indian boxer decided to ease tensions by giving the belt that he had just won back to his Chinese opponent.
India Unveils Ambitious Plan to Make Every Single Car Electric by 2030
India is taking on its air pollution problem by announcing a daring plan to eliminate petrol and diesel powered cars from the roads by 2030.
University to Ban New Student Athletes With History of Sexual Violence
Indiana University has just become a shining example on how colleges can fight sexual assault.
Indian Parliament Passes Landmark Equal Rights HIV Bill
This new law is the first piece of affirmative HIV/AIDS legislation to be passed in South Asia.
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
In honor of the holiday, over 2,000 volunteers gathered on Versova Beach, collecting over 160 tons of accumulated trash.
Doctor Treats His Town With Charlie Chaplin Movies Because 'Laughter is the Best Medicine'
According to this Indian doctor, no contagious sickness can withstand the contagious effects of Charlie Chaplin-induced laughter.
Facial Recognition System Helps Trace 3,000 Missing Children in 4 Days
Children's rights organizations are hoping that the technology will track down even more missing kids in the future.
She Prevents Gender-based Violence in India by Using a Powerful Law
Sometimes, it only takes one determined woman to save millions of people from the judicial system; and in this case, that woman is Gulika Reddy.
Hero 58-Year-old Woman Saves 20 Factory Workers From a Fire
If Jyoti Verma had not been on hand to help early on Monday morning, 20 people may have been trapped inside of a quickly burning factory.
Robot Becomes Part of the Community After Easing Daily Burden of Water Collection in Remote Village
"Husky" the robot was sent to help villagers in rural southern India – and his handiness made him a welcomed part of the community.
Indian District Becomes First Territory to be 100% Solar Powered
The new solar facilities aren't just cheaper for the district residents – they also serve as an example of sustainability for the rest of the country.
On Women's Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
The hygiene products will also only cost a measly Rs. 10 – which is roughly $0.15 a pop.
Man Carves 5-Mile Road Through Hills For Children Struggling to Get to School
The 45-year-old vegetable seller was heartbroken to see his sons stumbling down a rocky trail every day – so he grabbed a chisel and pickax and got to work.
Man Behind the World's Longest-Running Free Clinic Has Spent 44 Years Treating 2 Million People
Dr. Ramana Rao has been offering free medical treatment to people for over 44 years - and he never charges a dime for his services.
Man Wears Monster Costume for Three Days Straight in Order to Save Sick Children
This kind-hearted monster is determined to help children in need – even if it means wearing a costume that prevents him from eating and sleeping for 3 days.
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