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It all began when Hari left his job as a senior scientist at the Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre in Chennai and moved to his hometown to take care of his ailing mother.

A lady with a child in her arms, who was suckling on a milk bottle, was begging in the streets of Koregaon Park in the city. When she was asked the child’s name—a rather common question that good samaritans ask before giving alms—she ran away.

Tapping into the virtue of compassion and clubbing it together with the power of social media, a campaign titled ‘I Am For Alleppey’ was launched on Facebook by the Alappuzha district administration on September 14, 2018.

In sacrificing her personal and family time in the performance of duty, Priyanka ensured that a young infant didn't go hungry.

"He even told me that he hardly gets to see his children because he is too busy driving the cab to earn money. He had just returned from a trip to Tirupati that morning, and by evening, he had accepted our ride request,"

It has certainly been a busy year for social media users. There have been several reasons for the virtual world to come together and help each other. Whether it was the Kerala floods or the #MeToo movement – social media platforms have been abuzz with activity.

The online petition with a #WeNeedRandeep hashtag has already been signed by over 700 supporters, who have objected to the officer’s sudden transfer.

Starting today, Live-Athon will be unfurling through panels that include distinguished personalities from all walks of life.

Interestingly, WhatsApp’s India team will be its first full country team outside the US.

Much has been said and written about Bellandur Lake. But this Class X student is actually doing something about it!