One shot of audacity, no sugar: Meet this internet sensation who has been sensitising the cyberworld way before #MeToo
With the keyboard as her sword and social media as her turf, internet sensation Satshya Anna Tharien speaks about stereotypes and using social media as a key weapon
Keep Calm and meditate because it works better than Yoga, say scientists
An eight week trial by researchers including those of the University of Westminster in the UK showed it was better than gardening and yoga at helping people to relax
From Tambaram to NYC, Naren Weiss has captured a lot of hearts, be it in popular TV series or in the classrooms
From being a student in Chennai to starring in shows like 'Elementary', 'The Blacklist' and 'The Brave', Naren Weiss has really made it big. But there's more to him than just that
Do you get busy with your cell phones during lectures? Study says you will score less. You have been warned
From a study conducted in the Johannesburg, it is clear why teachers are not welcoming Tech advancements in classrooms
Art of Smarts: Jnanagiri Coaching Institute is a ray of hope for slum children preparing for Class X Board Exams
Apart from being free for the students, volunteering teachers arrive at Jnanagiri after conducting regular classes in schools and are paid a nominal fee
Remember the 20-year-old Amsterdam girl who posed for selfies with her catcallers on Instagram. Here's why she did this
According to her Instagram posts, this is not only a part of her college art project but also a personal drive to show that being eve-teased is a recurring and a global problem
Art Ok Please: All India Permit's quest to make Indian truck art more accessible
Farid Bawa’s company, All India Permit, aims at getting all that bizarre and bright art on trucks featured on your walls
Canine officers are trained to brave loud crackers even as pups; handlers keep their celebrations in check
The dogs are trained to adapt to loud noises in small doses and are taken to petrol crowded areas, but are also tested for their physical abilities and stabilities before embarking on the job
Cycling for the greater good: When Vinay Antony took to the wheels and cycled for a cause
We were intrigued to find out more about the journey, both metaphorical and literal, of Vinay Antony Payyapilly, who braved it out by riding through it all
Still a long way to go before American soccer earns its Stars and Stripes
While club football has a global fan base, America's professional league might seem to many as a glorified exhibition
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Read the story of the man who cycled for the upliftment of children
Wanna feel like a kid again? Riding a cycle is the best way to do that. But turn it up a notch and cycle for a cause like Dhandapani Loganathan
Game of Smoke and Fire: As night falls, cracker ban goes up in smoke as Delhi celebrates Diwali
The pollutants, that started acting up as dusk fell, violated the corresponding 24 hour safe limit and reached alarmingly high levels by 11 pm
At Kalpanadham, create art from anything and everything
Students are encouraged to redefine art with what they create from their imagination at this abode of creativity
Keeping up with the careers of the 21st century
Richa Dwivedi Saklani's debut book The Ultimate Guide to 21st Century Careers aims at familiarising you with emerging jobs
Three "degree-less" students launched a start-up in one room. Now, it's helping scores of students manage their data
The trio also have an SMS text facility that alerts parents on their phones every time their kid reaches school
Bizarre alert: Kerala teacher bites 24 minor students as 'prize' after class exam, school tries to keep it hush
The teacher is reported to have tendered an apology and the case-file is said to have been closed temporarily
Keeping it green, few Tamil Nadu villages celebrate Diwali in silence respecting a decade-old pact to protect birds, bats
In an act of empathy towards winged creatures, several villages in Tamil Nadu embraced awareness and harmony and celebrated Diwali without bursting firecrackers to avoid scaring birds, bats
This Bengaluru company's online platform allows you to leaf through a video, just like you'd do with a book. Say hello to VideoKen
The platform VideoKen helps access free videos of any content and curate effective learning content — making it a great tool for both students and corporates alike
Bengaluru school students turn guardian angels; crowdfund Rs 17 Lakh for cataract surgeries for the elderly
Apart from going door to door to spread the message, many students used their parents WhatsApp groups to spread the word since many do not have social media or mobile phones
What is the kind of relationship you share with your father (and mother)? Here's is an interesting insight
Is the parent-child relationship as good as it is being taught at schools? John B Monteiro adds some logic and psychological facts to it
Prerana Special School fights for mentally challenged kids in rural Maharashtra by battling stigma and teaching them the art of living
The school has not received a single grant from the government in years but has changed lives after Father Bijesh and Seenu Philip decided to fight an ugly battle in Kalmeshwar, with kindness
Remember the guy who climbed a cell phone tower? He's been protesting for six months in Delhi for liquor to be banned in TN, but NO ONE seems to care
T David Raj is a former fencing champion and hails from a Military family in Nagercoil. He's been campaigning against liquor for years, but no one is speaking up for him
Meet the 12th grader who's saying #NoMore to abuse: Sanya Runwal just wrote a book about abused women and it's pretty powerful
12th grader Sanya Runwal is out with her first book, Ten Dollar Bride. She talks about how she became a feminist and what keeps her going
To these delivery boys, the festive season is another busy day with many gifts to deliver in very little time
Delivery boys are often on the receiving end of harsh words and thanklessness, but in a trade where timeliness is everything, they have to keep moving
OPINION: When so many women say Me Too about sexual abuse on FB, the quieter ones will speak up
Chennai-based psychologist Mini Rao's take on the #MeToo campaign and why she thinks it would help millions of women speak up about the smaller and bigger kinds of abuse
EXCLUSIVE: One year on, it doesn't seem like the CBI wants to find Najeeb. They think the issue will die down, but we will not forget: JNU's Umar Khalid
Umar Khalid has been closely associated with the movement to find Najeeb. A year and almost no hope later he talks about Najeeb's family, the CBI and hopes for the future
First transgender to finish +2 in TN, Tarika Banu moves HC after being denied med seat to study Siddha
Tarika was in the news for finishing school as a 'transgender'. Now, she hasn't been given the seat she applied for, so she's fighting to get what she believes is hers by right. Will she win?
Camping in the greens and removing the greys, this camp takes kids closer to nature. No filters attached
Geethu Mohandas' camp not only gives kids an in-depth understanding of nature and harmful effects of mankind on it but also teaches them to balance sustainability and creates awareness
Amidst several controversies, Pondicherry University elects first woman president
Namratha K stood as an independent candidate but received support from the SFI but she is now representing the DMK student Wing, which has put off SFI members
These DU girls are organising history walks with a twist: Their guided tour will give you a feminist perspective of everything from the Red Fort to the Mughal havelis
Go on Safarnama's Feminist History Walk to learn about the women who shaped the history of this country. We catch up with the duo that started the initiative
Nangeli's Story: How a rather hush-hush part of Kerala's history inspired Orijit Sen to create his graphic novel 'A Travancore Tale'
Sen's basic idea behind his art is to bring to peoples attention the violence of casteism and other social evils — and now he's doing it using a medium that most wouldn't associate with it
Marathon Bros: How Anil and Vivek Singh brought 'pop culture' marathons to India 14 years ago
They managed to organise the first Mumbai International Marathon and from then on, all their runs have generated funds for several NGOs across the country
Guardians of Dreams: How four young entrepreneurs are changing the lives of kids in shelter homes — by getting them everything from scholarships to Aadhar cards
This venture that functions in three cities — Kochi, Chennai, and Bengaluru — consists of young volunteers, mostly students, who put together interactive events from scratch
Paging Doctor Cool: This MBBS student from SRMC also runs an an ice cream parlour in Chennai and we love the way it looks
Jaykiran had always been passionate about food, but he had no idea that his passion would drive him to start a café that’s been stealing the hearts of the youth in Chennai
From being demotivated in school to getting his pics in Nat Geo, this Coimbatore-based photographer can tell you how to take that perfect wildlife shot
Wildlife Photographer Varun Aditya talks about the daytime wildlife safaris and his midnight journeys through the dark woods and why it is important to break the rules to explore your best side
UoH launches website where students can sign up to be scribes for visually challenged students, conduct a 'blind walk' on White Cane Day
A website which enables volunteers to register as scribes for visually challenged students during exams, was also launched by the students of UoH
This NRI graphic designer has returned to Kannur and has switched to farming besides teaching kids how to make traditional toys using the coconut leaf
Nowshid Parammal is a Gulf returnee and graphic designer who gave up a corporate job to teach city kids the art of traditional coconut leaf toy making
Wildlife labs to soon debut in Tamil Nadu and aims to increase conviction rates of those guilty
The lab will help identify, examine and compare evidence using several scientific procedures and instruments that can help link the victim to the scene of the crime
PM Modi announces Rs 10,000 Cr funds for select universities that demonstrate ability to become global achievers
Modi was also the first PM to visit Patna University but rejected their demand to be granted Central University status
Baby Talk is a real thing! Mothers change voice quality when talking to babies and it helps them learn languages easily
Researchers say that the shift in the timbre of mother's voice helps the toddlers to learn languages quickly beside having several other benefits
Delhi Court asks CBI for report on action taken against ex-AIIMS director following complaints of irregularity
It is also alleged that the director had not vacated his post as chief of the Trauma Centre even after being appointed as AIIMS director and despite the court calling the arrangement illegal
Dhanam is MSU's first transgender student under their 'free edu' scheme. How she went from dancing on stage to rejoining college will move you
The Tirunelveli-based university is hopeful that after this, more transgenders will come forward to take up their offer of joining their colleges at no cost at all
This Coimbatore-based start-up aims at to bridge the gap between online and offline shopping in B'luru and Hyd
Rajesh Keerthi is the man behind ASK (Assisted Shopping Kiosk) which aims at building more entrepreneurs firms in the country
Move aside admin, volunteers take up cleaning duty in mosquito-infested school while district authorities let it crumble
Volunteers helped clean and fix parts of the school a day after district officials visit and let it flow
Simran Preet Kaur from Delhi is using embroidery to empower underprivileged women
Pins & Needles, started by Simran Preet Kaur, helps underprivileged women battle financial troubles and illnesses in their families
Hawkers outside Kolkata schools to be under the scanner after drug-laced sweets reportedly doing the rounds
Preventive measures will include school staff mixing with hawkers to note any suspicious behaviour or identify hawkers not known to the area
How Ayush Kejriwal's Instagram posts are telling us that dark is beautiful and body shaming isn't cool
Fashion is more than just clothes. Who will explain this better than the leading designer Ayush Kejriwal who depicts his designs with his characters that challenge social evils
IMF reveals the mantra: Educate children in poor countries and income equality will follow
It says that in developing countries a child's reach to education is closely linked to his family's wealth. Kids in poorer countries have limited access to primary education
Your kid may want to cut down on those fries, study shows rich countries see high cases of child obesity
The researchers have however found that if the current trend continues, obesity among children will take over malnutrition on a global scale by 2022
For the love of all that is sweet, check out Sameeksha Agarwal's Eiffel of Cakes
Hyderabad-based Sameeksha doesn't just bake cakes for the sake of it, she creates masterpieces with them
This young interior designer from Coimbatore is recycling old wood and is using it to make houses
This 24-year old Nivedhithaa Ramaswami Coimbatore-based interior designer loves bringing a classic touch to her designs using recycled wood
We will drop out, say SC/ST Engineering students after State curbs their scholarships
The State government in its newest orders states that scholarships will only pay the amount fixed for admissions through government quota
From a nursing graduate in Sivakasi to Consul General of Canada, Jayanti G's journey is the dose of inspiration you need today
The Canadian Embassy in South India recently decided to let one deserving individual become the Consul General for a day, accompanying the actual Consul General in all her duties for the day
Because learning should be Chimple: How storytellers and artists can help kids read and write
Bengaluru-based startup Chimple was also one of the few to get their hands on Elon Musk’s one million dollars at the Global Learning XPRIZE competition
Startup in IIT Madras has new device that mimics body odour to trap Dengue-carrying mosquitoes
The device has been given some human traits to make it more attractive to these disease-spreading mosquitoes
A tête-à-tête with international artists at the Hyderabad Comic Con
We catch up with not only the author of The X-Files comics Joe Harris and Martin Morazzo of Absolute Magnitude fame, we even had the chance to catch up with the founder of Comic Con India as well
Ragging stripped bare: IIT Kanpur hands out 3-year suspensions to students who ragged juniors by forcing them to strip their clothes off en masse
The probe committee didn't hand out temporary suspensions or petty fines, throwing the book at the seniors who ragged juniors - suspending them for 3 years flat
Unaided and underfunded, Kerala's Special Needs Schools to go on strike for a month demanding equal rights
The government, along with a majority of the country, sees handling a special child as the responsibility of only the parent or school. The schools are going to protest this very notion
Will IIT Madras lose all its deer? If they don't fix their waste problem, Forest Department threatens to relocate all animals on campus to Guindy Zoo
Over 500 animals including the endangered black buck and spotted deer have died inside the IIT Madras
campus since 2010 — prompting the NGT to threaten the relocation of all animals
UGC develops new Psychology curriculum with a 'Sanskaari' touch to make it relevant in the Indian context. Are you psyched about it?
Outdated manuals, a system of rote and little to no understanding of several concepts have driven this move. The new curriculum has been adopted by the UGC and will be deployed soon
Cooking with Kicha: Meet the 7-year-old kid from Kerala who got Ellen Degeneres to say puttu kutti on national television
7-yr-old Nihal Raj, Kicha as he is popularly known, started his cooking channel KichaTube. Next thing you know, he's got 19k followers and is invited to be on Ellen. How about that!
Reading 'stories' doesn't just make you smarter, it can make you feel empathy towards people from pretty much anywhere
Researchers sorted through 20 million blog posts which were later shortlisted to 40 personal stories and then translated to Mandarin, Chinese or Persian
Massive campaign to keep Sabarimala child labour-free as the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala gears up for another annual pilgrim season
The state-run child protection unit is all set to make Sabarimala a child-labour free Sabarimala from this pilgrim season
Science Shocker: Students in Tamil Nadu's Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary Schools prefer dropping out over studying Science
The schools have had over nine posts vacant since the 1990s further fuelled by a dearth of school staff and basic facilities
Six tips to help you write the PERFECT email when you're going from college to a workplace. Check them out
Nicholas Francis, a motivational author and a Human Resource mentor-based in Madurai shares a few tips for students about the Do's and Don't of writing a professional email
Hear this: 1 in 4 children who have trouble reading might be suffering from hearing trouble. Get it checked NOW
The study found that children with repeated ear infections had difficulty with phonology and coupled with mild hearing loss can find it difficult to cope with the syllabus
Heard of Yoga Doctors? These two Chennai high-schoolers can rock some kickass yoga poses and they want to make a career out of it
The duo has won the district-level championship in 2016 and 2017. In the 23rd International Yoga Festival, Harris and Geethika won the second and third place respectively. Impressed yet?
From Sikh turbans to Muslims with beards: Why school uniforms may never be the same again in the next century
From Oxford to India's smallest town school is the usage of uniforms becoming more of a social issue rather than a way to ensure everyone feels equal? That is the question
The debutantes and the veterans, a look at what to expect from the fifth edition of Hyderabad Comic Con
With a new array of international artists and a bevy of national ones, the thrill of cosplaying returns to Hyderabad for the fifth time
Eve-teasing a commonality in BHU say international students, feel being a woman in Indian society is difficult
While international girl students are subjected to misbehaviour by some inappropriate elements on campus, they also claim to be held in the highest esteem by fellow students
If you're looking to do some self-exploration, this book by this Chennai author should be on your bookshelf
He has been in the field of self-awareness and development for 22 years and started skill training and psychology workshops soon after — reasons enough to read his books for some enlightenment!
Wayside Story: Why this trio from Chennai could be Indian music's next big thing
Meet Wayside, a three-piece band that juggles criticism, diminishing crowds and the highs and lows of being young musicians in Chennai
Gangadhar Meher University sets up special cell to promote research activities
The students of the University are expected to benefit with the increasing research activities
KCG College of Technology celebrates 15th graduation day
The 15th Graduation Day of KCG College of Technology was celebrated on 5 August 2017
