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Kerala's biggest women's self help organization worked for 48 hours non-stop to manufacture and send much needed sanitary napkins to their "sisters" in Kashmir. Watch the touching video.

Though visually impaired since birth, Mohammed Salih did not let his disability come in his way and became a national level chess player. He can play against renowned players with perfect vision and defeat them too. He now wants to open a chess academy to teach other kids and support his family financially. Know more about his dreams and his inspirational journey.

Here are some of the most compelling stories and videos of 2014 that we featured on The Better India. Relive the year's most amazing moments in case you missed out on them earlier.

Ankit Jindal lost his eyesight when he was in his teens. But he did not let his disability come in his way and today he is Marketing Manager at an IT giant. From following an ambitious career path and dealing with competition to finding the love of his life, here is all you need to know about his amazing story of success.

A horrifying acid attack changed Haseena Hussain's life leaving her visually impaired. But she emerged as a winner and is today changing lives of other such victims. A horrific incident that happened over a decade ago is still fresh in Haseena's memory, but she chose to live a more positive life. Now, she is not only her family's sole bread earner but is also inspiring other victims of violence and abuse to live their lives in a better way.

Are you in Mumbai and don't know what to do this weekend? Or bored of the same old travel options? Check out these five offbeat weekend getaways near Mumbai which combine nature, history and culture!

Blanket distribution to destitutes, Kalaraksha festival, fun with plants and a lot more to look forward to this week. Here are 5 events you should not miss.

It's been 67 years since we got independence. We have gained some things and lost some. Every year we start afresh and promise to bring a change. India as a country has also traveled a long way since its independence. While it made a lot of mistakes, it also got a lot of things right. Lets refresh our memories of some of India's greatest achievements in the last decade.

From providing better study material and encouraging the scientific temperament to organizing various workshops and training for students and teachers, the Eklavya team focuses on improving government schools and making sure that the students there get access to resources as good as any mainstream education system.

Dr. Rajvanshi saw the physical trouble rickshaw pullers go through and he invented these four electric rickshaws to simplify their work. Modifying the humble rickshaw, he made these amazing vehicles that can also be converted into a bed for the driver and are disabled-friendly too.