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adminMay 25, 2021

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 […]

adminMay 25, 2021

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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 […]

adminMay 25, 2021

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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 […]

adminMay 25, 2021

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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 […]

adminMay 25, 2021

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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 […]

adminMay 25, 2021

By Mudita Girotra, New Delhi : When Rambabu, a 27-year-old who worked in a ration shop in Patna, got to know he was suffering from brain tumor, he was devastated. But his nightmare was compounded when he travelled over a thousand kilometres in that condition to New Delhi for treatment only to find there was […]

adminMay 25, 2021

By Sheikh Qayoom, Srinagar : Long before it was infected by violence and its streets reverberated with sounds of slogans and gunfire, Kashmir was a place where one could hear laughter in every household in the evenings when Nazir Josh, Kashmir’s very own “Charlie Chaplin”, used to come on Doordarshan (DD), the national broadcaster, with […]

adminMay 25, 2021

Washington/New Delhi: The Frank Islam Foundation in Washington has joined hands with IANS, India’s largest independent newswire, for a media project that aims to tell some remarkable stories from across India, it was announced on Thursday. Supported by the non-profit foundation started by prominent IT entrepreneur Frank Islam, these stories would challenge the public perception, […]

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How a Muslim trust is redefining charity, making it meaningful

Unique Mumbai cafe helps staffers overcome disabilities

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

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

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

Angels of hope: They make the poor and helpless aware of their rights

Kashmir’s laugh doctor: He wants to bring mirth back to Kashmir’s depressed lives

Frank Islam Foundation, IANS Join Hands to Highlight Inclusive India Stories

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