Shreya Pareek

Aryan Chopra, a 13-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi has become India's second youngest International Master after the Latvian Open where he secured the sixth position. Here are 8 amazing things you should know about him.

Feeding stray animals, yoga workshop, water matters exhibition and much more to look forward to this week. Here are five events you should not miss.

Did you know that every year up to 300 people and 40 to 50 elephants are killed due to human-elephant conflict? A group of young wildlife enthusiasts from Gudalur has come up with an interesting solution. And it has to do with locals and mobile phones.

Karamveer, an auto driver in Delhi, busted the notorious plans of a man who was trying to kidnap two kids from Dwarka. With his bravery and presence of mind, he saved the two boys and also put the kidnapper behind bars. This is how.

Selvaraj is a 73-year-old polio afflicted man who is seen begging inside buses in Channai. An Economics graduate by qualification, he started begging when he could not continue working due to his physical condition. Whatever money he earns, he spends on buying books and stationery for some underprivileged kids from the nearby locality.

A mobile app called Rakshak has been launched by Lucknow University to enable students in distress to call for immediate assistance. The app also works outside the campus, and will help the authorities in keeping a check on ragging.

For 1.25 crore Indians who stammer, going out to school or work or to interact socially is a challenge. Stammering is often met with mocking and discrimination and can lead to depression. The Indian Stammering Association (TISA) is helping change the situation for people who suffer from this poorly understood and rarely discussed affliction.

The government is all set to launch the Accessible India Campaign which will focus on making India a more disabled-friendly nation. From more accessible public places, to disable-friendly television programs, here are seven amazing initiatives which will be a part of the campaign.

Uttar Pradesh police has launched a very interesting initiative. They will now enable one common man to head a police station for a day every month. The initiative will not only help citizens understand what goes on in the lives of policemen, but it will also help the police department in understanding their own flaws.

Thousands of rural youth drop out of school and college every year because they cannot afford to study further or don’t know what to do next. This toll free helpline gives them valuable career advice and provides information about various financial support mechanisms like scholarships that they can use