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Use of owls in unfounded religious beliefs and black magic is endangering the population of this elusive bird species. Rampant poaching and illicit trade in different parts of the country have become a growing concern for wildlife conservationists.

Eco-tourism is fast gaining acceptance the world over, and India is no different. Here are 6 ways in which you can travel green and ensure a good holiday, that is in harmony with nature and local traditions.

In order to raise awareness about the far-reaching positive effects of educating girls, Girl Rising released a video titled ‘We Dream, We Rise.’

A video on depression, released by actor Deepika Padukone's Live Love Laugh Foundation, highlights the importance of empathising with people who suffer from mental illnesses.

The government has decided to launch a door-to-door screening programme for diabetes, cancer and hypertension, because early detection goes a long way in case of these diseases.

24-year-old Saurabh Rane finished a 10 km run in Mumbai in 57 mins. This was while he was taking medicines for extensively drug-resistant Tuberculosis – a condition that made his body resistant to about eight of 13 drugs meant to treat TB.

Five students from IIT Kanpur designed a playfully educational kit that can be used by teachers or parents to teach children about sex abuse and how to keep safe from it. The kit consists of game cards and informational posters.

They lost their daughter in a gruesome road accident. But they have channelled their grief in the best way possible to help others. Meet the Tambwekars.

We have all heard of the various superstitious beliefs in India. From considering a black cat crossing our way unlucky, to hanging chilli and lemon to avoid the evil's eye - we blindly follow many such things. Here are some great pictures which tell you what such superstitions should actually mean.

People caught driving drunk in Hyderabad will be required to go for three hours of community service, everyday for three days. They will stand at road junctions distributing pamphlets and displaying placards to spread awareness about road safety.