Children

A piece of history, a bit of glamour and a whole lot of nostalgia is tied to these ancient Indian games. Get out of your air conditioned rooms and come away from your gadgets to try these awesome games that seem to be long forgotten, or remembered in completely different contexts!

Good deeds go a long way - sometimes through generations, touching many people. Here’s the story of Crossover Basketball and Scholars Academy whose intent to spread goodness can be traced back to the kindness of one single man.

A new program in Chennai is enabling differently-abled children and children with special needs to experience the joys of music, dance and other art forms in a comfortable and non-invasive environment. With performances from stellar artists, this organization aims at including these children in the cultural space that is largely denied to them due to their peculiarities, and allowing them to immerse themselves in the therapeutic effects of creative arts.

In the latest 'Half Story' by Tata Capital, we visit Koshish School for the Deaf in Mumbai and can contribute towards buying a camera for the kids so they can learn photography as an alternative means of communication and a viable career option.

Meet Mrs. Lily Samuel who took up the cause of leprosy eradication in a small town on the outskirts of Bangalore 25 years ago, and has changed the entire outlook of the area by providing immense support to lepers, women, underprivileged children and all other rural folk. Let us now provide support to her and her organization by participating in a carnival they are having for the children this Sunday!

Help school children in Manali get heaters so that they can survive the harsh winters and concentrate on their studies.

Take a moment to meet Shibumon and Elizabeth - a couple who have come a long, long way from their home in Kerala to live among a marginalized community of snake charmers in the outskirts of Delhi, so that they can give the children there a chance at life! Read a story that will take your breath away and restore your faith in humanity!

An advertising professional with more than 20 years of experience in the field, Rehana Mohammed Shakir gave up a lucrative career to indulge in her passion - cats! Now, with an ensemble of 14 beautiful Persian cats, she runs a 'Cat Pet Therapy Centre' in Bangalore, helping children develop and discover their emotional side. Read here as the 'Cat Lady' lets the cat out of the bag on the secret to her happiness!

It might be one of the most unique covers of a Green Day hit you'll ever hear: young, at-risk girls from an Indian shelter singing Boulevard of Broken Dreams. But that is what Music Basti has brought into their lives. Watch this video to know what music can do.

An advertising creative professional, Swasti Ray, went beyond just feeling bad for the disabled, and worked hard to create a product that helps bring colour and art in the lives of the visually impaired. Read about his innovation and what inspired him to think out-of-the-box!