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Man Who Could Make The Taj Disappear

This magician's wand has sent tremors down the spine of the Indian government. He has a simple wish: he wants to make the Taj Mahal disappear… Read on ...

Who's Stealing the Doctors' Clothes?

Surgeons in Lady Hardinge's Hospital are an angry lot. Some thieves are regularly stealing their clothes while they are inside the operating rooms. So they have gone on strike. Read on ...

The Tiger Cubs who Lost their Parents

Sukant, Durga and their three cubs were a happy family of white tigers living in Orissa's Nandankanan Zoo until Durga died in an epidemic. Sukant became the most caring father around. Sadly, the good times did not last. Read on ...

The Mail Carrier

Karrappan is the mail carrier. He walks through dark forests and lively villages, covering more than 20 km on foot everyday. And he carries a heavy bag on his head.

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The Slum Hero

Arputham Jockin lives in Mumbai's Dharavi, the largest slum in Asia. On August 31, he will be awarded the Magsaysay award for the work he has done for the slum dwellers. Read on ...

The Beggar who is a Money Lender

She begs for a living. But, she is called Sethani, or rich woman. She has so much money! Read on ...

Computer Whiz Grans

They were embarrassed that they didn't know computers. And sad about losing touch with their grandkids. Now, they are Pune's most enthusiastic lot of computer students. Read on ...

Truant Teachers

If teachers do not attend classes, and college principals shirk work, would students be far behind? That is the case in the prestigious Delhi University. Read on ...

11-year-old Eco-ambassador

Delhi girl, Somya Ahuja, wrote an essay on the way people treat their environment. The essay won her a place in a United Nations conference of 800 young delegates from 110 countries -- all 10-12 year olds in England. Read on ...

A World for Children

Besides cartooning, K Shankar Pillai, one of India's best-loved cartoonists, had another great love - children. His dream of creating many worlds where children would learn to play with love, will finally be fulfilled. Read on ...