Chennai

Writer's Cafe, which emplys burn survivors as kitchen staff, is completely not-for-profit and the proceeds go towards the rehabilitation of other burn victims

Students and working professionals with disabilities will walk the ramp for Chennai-based fashion designer Shalini Vikasan, who has designed party wear adaptive clothing for them.

Music composer, record producer, musician and singer - Allah Rakha Rahman is not just a name but a phenomenon that happens once in a lifetime. As the maestro turns 50 today, we bring you the little-known story of his journey to winning his first National Award (the first time ever by a debutant music director!)

Aditya Shinde, the six year old boy, needed two open heart surgeries and one heart transplant. Meena's driver Rupesh Shinde had been despondent trying to get his son the treatment he needed.

Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was a controversial figure, with opinions about her sharply divided. However, she was loved by the masses, thanks in great measure to populist initiatives like the Amma Unavagams (Amma Canteens).

Actress Tamannaah was blissfully watching the film Dangal, when she came across callous remarks made by her director, Suraj on women in the Tamil film industry.

As we usher in the new year, we asked our readers to tell us the kindest act they had witnessed in 2016. The entries were often times witty but also heartwarming and reflective of humanity.

A team of just three RPF personnel heroically walked right into the storm to rescue stranded passengers in a train.

A happy chai drinker, Amuleek’s love for tea drove him to set-up India’s first tea retail chain, Chai Point. On Tea Day, TBI speaks to Amuleek about his journey with Chai Point.

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