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Forced to marry after finishing her Class 9 exams, Sumitra Gargai from Jharkhand's Ho tribe faced years of physical, mental and emotional abuse at her marital home.
Fighting her way out of severe depression, Sumitra found her lifeline in working with Ekjut, an NGO that offers better mental healthcare to marginalized communities in rural India. @ekjutindia
Having seen her own sister lose her life to depression, Sumitra has been working tirelessly to fight the stigma and build community awareness.
She herself has helped over a hundred people recover and rebuild their mental health.
A pair of innovative postgraduate students from #JadavpurUniversity's English departments, Astyartha Das & Rameshwar Chakraborty, have taken campus accessibility to new heights with their groundbreaking tactile Braille campus map.
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What began as a simple class project has blossomed into a solution that empowers visually impaired students.
Inspired by an open-ended assignment, the duo envisioned a map that would transcend the limitations of traditional visual representations.
“We wanted to do more than just talk about inclusion,” Das told The Hindu. “We wanted to actively enhance accessibility for all.”
The map, a 5' x 3.5' wooden board, is a masterpiece of tactile design.
Bring your warmest coats and your love for adventure, as Kashmir transforms into a snowy paradise. Here are 8 breathtaking, lesser-known spots to experience the magic.
Bhubaneswar, has been honoured with the esteemed title of ‘City with the Best Public Transport System’ at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition, held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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This prestigious honour is a reflection of the city’s forward-thinking approach to revolutionising urban transportation.
Wondering why Bhubaneswar earned this recognition? Here’s a look at the innovative steps it’s taking to transform urban mobility >>
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Bihar is India’s largest producer of Makhana, contributing 90% to the world's total supply!
Thanks to the innovations by Dr. Manoj Kumar from the National Research Centre for Makhana, farmers now cultivate this superfood with less effort and greater efficiency.
Swipe to discover how these advancements have tripled farmers’ earnings. >>
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