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By Mohammed Shafeeq, Hyderabad : There is no dearth of generous people in society who want to do something for the less fortunate, but their help often doesn’t reach the needy or gets misappropriated. To make charity a satisfying experience that brings the intended results to both benefactor and beneficiary, a Hyderabad-based group, Safa Baitul […]

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By Quaid Najmi, Mumbai : It was barely three months ago that a US-returned medico started a small cafe in upscale Juhu as a unique venture — employing mostly those who suffer from various developmental disabilities. Now, Cafe Arpan has gained huge popularity — among patrons, many of whom have become regulars, and among the […]

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By Bhavana Akella, Murshidabad (West Bengal) : Walking home from school in a small town in West Bengal, a nine-year-old boy saw some of his friends work as rag-pickers. The thought that his companions were unable to study like him because they were poor so agonised the young Babar Ali that he decided to do […]

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By Vishnu Makhijani, New Delhi : Time was when many trains on the Indian Railways network featured dining cars where you could savour a leisurely meal of your choice as the landscape rolled by. Today, you are served at your berth in a plastic container containing food that is not necessarily your choice. Fear not. […]

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By Binita Das, Purulia : They spend a part of their salary to beautify the school premises, come up with novel teaching ideas, try and make the ambience education-friendly and, above all, ensure the holistic development of their students whose numbers have quadrupled from 20 to 79. Meet Pratap Mahato, the headmaster, and Rupali Mahato, […]

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By Nivedita Singh, New Delhi : On a scorching summer day, the likes of which are plentiful in Delhi, what one needs most is a glass of water to quench one’s thirst, more so for those who toil in the unbearable heat to earn their livelihoods. The hundreds of civic workers, rickshaw pullers, street vendors […]

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New Delhi : Veteran actress and philanthropist Shabana Azmi, an active spokesperson for women empowerment, believes having women as leaders can bring about a change. “Women leaders can change the world. When women have a seat at the table, they lend their unique perspective to policy decisions that impact them and their communities,” Shabana said […]

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By Archana Sharma, Udaipur : In a small village near this famous lake city in Rajasthan, thousands of physically challenged people are given a fresh lease of life. Not only do they receive corrective surgeries free of cost but, during the course of their treatment, they are also imparted training to repair computers and mobiles […]

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By Mohammed Shafeeq, Hyderabad : The scenic beauty of Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is in stark contrast to the lives of indigenous tribes people inhabiting the region. Living in virtual destitution, these tribals — like their counterparts scattered in remote locations across the rest of India — lack access to basic amenities like safe […]

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By Pervez Bari for Maeeshat.in, Chennai: IMDAD India, an ambitious Nationwide Network of Information & Service Centres connecting the deprived to the Government was launched here on India’s 72nd Independence Day. The IMDAD India was launched under the aegis of India 2047 Project of Empower India Foundation, (EIF). Dr. J. Sadakathullah, the former Regional Director […]

Category: Social Entrepreneur

How a Muslim trust is redefining charity, making it meaningful

Unique Mumbai cafe helps staffers overcome disabilities

Babar Ali’s inspiring story: How a nine-year-old’s zeal brought education to Bengal’s poor

Chef Ranveer Brar romances railways with ‘Station Master’s Tiffin’

Two Bengal teachers make an example out of their village school

Matka Man: From London to Delhi on a thirst-quenching mission

Women leaders can change the world: Shabana Azmi

This smart village empowers differently-abled to stand on their own

Midwifing change: How maternity deaths were reduced to zero in remote tribal hamlets

EIF’s IMDAD India launched in Chennai

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Passenger tweets ‘flight hijacked’, arrested at IGI

Pakistani flag found hoisted on house in Bihar’s Purnea

AAP moves SC seeking time-bound mayoral polls in Delhi, barring aldermen from voting

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