Teacher Connection Crafting Careers of Rural Youth by Providing Skill-Based Training A chartered accountant and his wife, a social worker, quit their jobs to start Swatantra Talim skill centres in rural...
Colombia Passes ‘Junk Food Law’ to Curb Lifestyle Diseases The South American nation has passed a law to regulate the sale of ‘junk food’. The decision is welcomed by...
Festivals A Day After Diwali, Santhal Tribe Celebrates Sohrai Porab to Honour Its Cattle While Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Sohrai Porab celebrates the return of the cattle to their...
Teacher Connection A village school that began in a cowshed is now an academy for Karbi tribe kids in Assam At Parijat Academy, a school in Pamohi village near Guwahati, first generation learners receive free education and learn various skills....
October 2023 Found to be Earth’s Hottest 12-month Span Ever Recorded An analysis has revealed that the past 12 months were the hottest on record with an average temperature above 1.3...
Hidden Annual Cost of Agri-food Systems in India More than 1.1 Trillion Dollars: FAO Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts...
Festivals A Bird Count in Nagaland Coincides With Tokhü Emong Festivities The Tokhü Emong Bird Count concluded after four days of intensive birdwatching in the northeastern state which has led to...
Arts & Craft Kashmir: In Srinagar, a Muslim Potter Family Makes Diyas for Diwali Festivities A potter family in Srinagar makes diyas to be used during Diwali. The ‘diyas’ are in great demand and are...
Poachers Nabbed; Bengal-Eagle Owls Saved from Being Sacrificed Before Diwali Owls meant to be sacrificed on Diwali, saved. Six poachers were arrested in a village in Valsad, Gujarat, for having...
Teacher Connection Eggs-cited to run! An innovative approach to get children fit and focused A headmaster at a rural school in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, gives away eggs as prizes for children who will...
