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‘Jago Banaras’ – A Campaign To Clean India’s Spiritual Capital

A great citizens’ initiative in Varanasi is trying to awaken a sense of civic awareness among the residents and tourists, and taking steps to bring local issues to the notice of the authorities in charge. This is ‘Jago Banaras’ – and it would be so easy to implement it in your city or neighbourhood as well!

February 25, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

Step Up for Disaster Risk Reduction: Appreciate, Encourage and Empower the Female Voice

December 19, 2012 No Comment

The social role assigned to women as caregivers and nurturers naturally extend to disaster risk management, to secure life and the continuity of livelihoods, and to maintain the life support systems, in times of disasters. It would therefore be imprudent to understate the role women play in tackling emergency situations and in building resilience within [...]

TBI Heritage: A Glimpse Into The Rock-Cut Art of Elephanta Caves

November 9, 2012 1 Comment

This is not a story in the true tradition of The Better India. This is not a tale of inspiration or a reason to celebrate human courage or spirit of innovation. This is a call to action. We will be doing this from time to time. So that we do not become too complacent. So [...]

TBI Tribute: Dr. Verghese Kurien – Lest We Forget

October 9, 2012 1 Comment

Dr. Verghese Kurien left us exactly one month ago. Known fondly by various names like the Milkman of India and Father of the White Revolution, he not only changed the lives of millions of dairy farmers in the nation but boosted the dairy industry to such an extent as to make India the largest milk-producer in the world. Let us pay tribute to the man who gave us so much, and to whom we never gave the Bharat Ratna. Let us read about him one more time – Lest we forget!