A German once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, “Do you need two statues of the same idol?” “No,” said the sculptor without looking up, “We need only one, but the first one got damaged at the last ... Read More »
Yearly Archives: 2023
VIVAN Life Sciences
As a Global Enterprise, we stand to lead our Business operations, through innovation, creativity and progressiveness with methods, technologies and operating practices. Our Offerings would enhance the capability and productivity performances of our Clients around the globe, in functions critical to their success, which involves greater degree of competency and technological prowess. We are a unique partner to our Clientele, in ... Read More »
‘Leave No One Behind’: 18-YO Helps Neurodivergent People Find Jobs, Has Raised Rs 10 Lakh
A Diana Award-recipient from Delhi, Tarini Malhotra (18) started Nai Subah Foundation when she was just 16 to help people with neurodiversity get jobs. Currently studying in school, Tarini, now 18, says she was always encouraged to work for others’ well-being by her parents. “In my school, we have some students who are neurodivergent and have disabilities. Spending time with ... Read More »
6 Desi Hacks for Everyday Life That Will Help You Live Green!
At a time when over consumption of plastic and a use-and-throw culture is choking the planet, borrowing a leaf from India’s age-old sustainable habits could make a small but important difference Sustainability underscores many traditional practices in India. It is not an uncommon sight in an Indian household to witness a torn old cloth being used as a duster or old ... Read More »
How to Take Care of Your Plants During Monsoons? With These 10 Simple Tips
As we ready ourselves to welcome the monsoon season, it’s time to equip your plants to deal with it as well. This is the time when your green companions can thrive, albeit with some important things to keep in mind. From horticulturist Pallavi Acharya, who nurtures a lush home gardenin her government quarters in Korba, Chhattisgarh… 1. Clean the underside: ... Read More »
Respect your Time Zone!
Kenya is 2 hrs ahead of Nigeria, but it does not mean that Nigeria is slow, or that Kenya is fast. Both countries are working based on their own “Time Zone.” Some one is still single. Someone got married and ‘waited’ 10 yrs before having a child, there is another who had a baby within a year of marriage. Someone ... Read More »
3 Friends Have Turned 500 kg of Pharmaceutical Waste into Intricate Fabric for Furniture!
Friends Jannat, Mallika and Sharon have collaborated on the project Daera X Cancelled Plans, a sustainable collective that turns pharmaceutical and textile waste into stunning furniture and unique designs for home decor. It seemed as though weddings were the most serendipitous events for ideas to bloom — in 2019, Mallika, Sharon and Jannat struck up a conversation during a ceremony ... Read More »
Railway Police To Patrol Ladies Coach In Mumbai Trains
In response to recent incidents of sexual harassment on suburban trains in Mumbai, the Government Railway Police (GRP) has introduced measures to enhance the safety of women commuters, particularly during the night and early morning hours. Uniformed personnel from the GRP, Home Guards, Maharashtra Security Force, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) will be stationed in ladies’ compartments between 9 pm ... Read More »
Inspiring Story of a 37-YO With Disability…
Thrissur resident Geetha Saleesh was born in a colourful world but lost her eyesight completely when she was in class 10 due to retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder. How she went from accepting her new reality at 15 to running a successful online food venture at 39 is a story of hope, perseverance and determination. Despite the blindness, Geetha was ... Read More »
Save Energy Save Electricity
Use of light color on walls, require less lighting and thus saves electricityIf you have central air conditioning, do not close vents in unused roomsPurchase appliances and office equipment with the Energy Star Label; old refrigerators, for example, use up to 50 more electricity than newer modelsClean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a ... Read More »