Ever wondered how Indians kept cool in hot summers before the advent of air conditioning?

#Summer #Architecture #Ecofriendly #Heritage #SustainableHomes #TraditionalArchitecture #Inspiration #BeatTheHeat #Heatwave

[Summers, Beat The Heat, Heatwave in India, Sustainable Homes] The answer is through simple, yet profound lessons in architecture, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics that were used to build homes rich in craftsmanship.

Maidaan, the movie made on the epic story of Syed Abdul Rahim starring Ajay Devgn, hits the theatres today.

@ajaydevgn

#Maidaan #SyedAbdulRahim #IndianFootball #AjayDevgn #AmitSharma #Bollywood

[Maidaan movie, Syed Abdul Rahim biopic, Indian football, Bollywood, Ajay Devgn] @ajaydevgn The film directed by Amit Sharma chronicles the remarkable tale of the legendary coach who spearheaded the national football team's rise.

Rahim was instrumental in the sport from 1950 to 1963, a period hailed as the "Golden Age" of Indian football.

In the heart of the Indian wilderness, a tribe stumbled upon a frail tiger cub, and they swiftly brought it to safety.

#SimlipalTigerReserve #Odisha #TigerConservation #IFSOfficer #India

[Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, IFS Officer] Two days later, they entrusted the cub to the care of IFS Officer Saroj Raj Chowdhury.
Without hesitation, he adopted her and bestowed upon her the name 'Khairi'.

Swipe to delve into the heartwarming tale of the officer and his beloved adopted tigress daughter.

Filter coffee has just secured 2nd place among 'Top 38 Best Coffees in the World', in a ranking list released by TasteAtlas.

#FilterKaapi #FilterCoffee #Breakfast #BestCoffee #TasteAtlas #CubanEspresso But did you know the fascinating history of South India's favourite beverage?

[Filter Kaapi, Filter Coffee, Coffee Lovers, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Food History, Indian Food]

From the historical roots of farming to the transformative Green Revolution, India’s farming sector has evolved significantly.

#AgritechEvolution #TechInAgriculture #InnovationInFarming

[Startups, Agriculture, Innovation in Farming] India has historically been at the forefront of global agricultural productivity, given the vast agro-ecological diversity the country has been blessed with.

Say goodbye to stressing over marks!

The #CBSE Board has revamped its grading system for classes 10 & 12, focusing on skills, and not scores. 📚🎓

Here's what you need to know >>

#GradingSystem #Education #BoardExam #Examination

[CBSE, New Grading System, Board Examination]

Over the weekend, unsettling scenes unfolded in Pune as social media captured massive mosquito swarms resembling tornadoes in the skies over Keshavnagar and Kharadi Gavthan areas.

{Pune, Municipality, Mosquito Tornado, Public Health, Disease Control] Shared by locals, videos showcased the alarming phenomenon, raising concerns about the potential spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

You're at the airport✈️, passport and boarding pass in hand🎟️, and suddenly comes the dreaded announcement that your flight's delayed. Or worse, cancelled. 😞
Don't fret!

#KnowYourRights #DelayedFlights #FlightDelay #DelhiAirport #India

[Flight Delay, Customer Rights] Swipe to know your rights when flights are delayed or cancelled >>

Just after Partition, young India faced a new challenge when Pakistan sent a ship to stake its claim on the azure islands of Lakshadweep.

#lakshadweep #historyofindia #SardarVallabhbhaiPatel #lakshadweepislands #TouristAttraction #partition Directed by Sardar Patel, two twins set out on a daring quest to secure the islands for India.

The same brothers would go on to be revered as the 'Twin Stars of Arcot', vying with each other in accomplishments and contributing enormously to public policies in a variety of areas.

A team of three dedicated architects, Swathi Subramanian, Savita Rajan, and Ritu Sara Thomas, recently achieved a remarkable feat in their careers.

#culturalheritage #heritageconservation #UNESCOaward #womenarchitects #India #restoration #temple #karnikaramandapam Their meticulous restoration of the 600-year-old Karnikara Mandapam at the Kunnamangalam Bhagawati Temple earned them the prestigious UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

How safe are gas #geysers?

#Winter months record a rise in dangerous incidents caused by these geysers.

#GasGeyserSyndrome #sustainableliving #winterseason #staysafe #Winters #Safety #Awareness Divyanshu Asopa, founder of the sustainable stationery brand 21 Fools, shared this much-needed cautionary reminder.☝️

The detection of the JN.1 variant in India is a reminder that the virus continues to evolve in many different ways. From symptoms to questions about vaccine protection, here's what should know. >>

#JN1Variant #HealthAwareness #COVID19 #HealthAlert #PublicHealth #Coronavirus

Kozhikode in Kerala has earned itself a prestigious title — India's first UNESCO City of Literature.

#Kozhikode #CityofLiterature #UNESCOcityofliterature #India #KeralaLiterature #Literary #Kerala #UNESCO UNESCO bestowed this recognition on this beautiful coastal city in November 2023 for its unwavering commitment to nurturing the written word.

But what sets Kozhikode apart from other literary hubs in India? Let's find out.

IPS officer Veerendra Mishra dedicated years to assisting the Bedia community in breaking free from intergenerational sex work.

#Samvedna #CasteEquality #Empowerment #BediaCommunity #HumanTraffickingAwareness #Education #NGO #HumanTrafficking #MadhyaPradesh He supported over 5,000 students from the community, guiding them toward becoming engineers, IAS officers, and lawyers through education.

What people believe as a “traditional engagement in sex work”, Mishra calls “community-based sexual exploitation”.

"When my friend booked an Uber for me on the last day, this lady came to pick me up. After the ride started, I noticed a kid sleeping in the front seat. I could not resist asking:
Ma'am, is that your daughter?

#Women #Empowerment #Motherrhood #Love #Inspiring Yes, sir, my daughter and she is on vacation now; hence I am working and babysitting together.
I was curious, so I wanted to know more.

Her name is Nandini, and she drives a cab in Bangalore.

“We needed to innovate and build a biodegradable device that could break the chain of mosquito breeding,” says Prasad Phadke.

@prasadphadke @EcoBioTraps

#innovation #sustainablestartup #biodegradable #dengue @prasadphadke @EcoBioTraps Prasad and his team have developed the Eco BioTrap — a population reduction device for mosquitoes that ‘breaks the chain’ of their breeding and provides disease prevention from dengue, malaria, chikungunya, zika and other vector-borne diseases.

When students of Vishwa Vidyapeeth school in #Bengaluru returned after the pandemic, they were welcomed by a lush #organicfarm, which slowly became an integral part of their curriculum, too -- all thanks to the unique idea of the school director, Suseela Santhosh.

#farming Suseela saw an opportunity in the vacant campus when the school was closed for children, and an idea struck. Why not transform the school into an organic farm? “We already had a small farm set up, which we decided to expand. Many of our non-teaching staff were left with no work.

Bioluminescence lets humans see something special and rare: the quiet glow of ocean waves, the twinkling beauty of fireflies and the sparkling shimmer of forest floors.

#incredibleindia #oceanlife If you haven’t witnessed this surreal phenomenon yet, here are a few places in India where you can see nature come aglow with living light. >>>

"My father is my inspiration because he always motivates us and encourages us to move further if we fail," says Aarti Jha, who secured 192nd rank in #NEET and now aims to become a neurologist.

#NEETResults #NEET2023 #Struggle #Inspiration #Students #Agra Hailing from Agra in #UttarPradesh, Aarti chose to drop her preparation for a year while she taught students in a local school. "I used the money to pay for my coaching classes. I began preparing after 2020 & since then, have been working diligently to crack the exam," she says.

“While visiting a temple in Sri Lanka during a work trip, I discovered something strange. I paid my respects and bent down. But when I tried to get back up, I couldn’t.

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#IngeniousIndian #Innovation #Inspiration #TheBetterIndia I had a 50-50 chance of survival, and things were not looking great. I had six months,” notes Hari, adding that by September 2010, radiation, chemotherapies, and surgery followed.

"Steering the hardships - Women at the wheel beyond all the odds and naysayers!

Post Courtesy: Devkaran M on #LinkedIn

#Inspiration #Wisdom #DefyingOdds #SingleMother #WomenPower #India I took a bike ride service yesterday and had the fantastic experience (1st of its kind) of meeting this ambitious and dynamic powerhouse of positivity. Ms. Venkata Lakshmi L is in her 40’s and a single mother.