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In 1920, waterproofs were being imported into India and were prohibitively expensive, making it beyond the reach of most Indians. So a Bose from Bengal started a Swadeshi venture which manufactured them indigenously! #History #IconsOfIndia

Torrential rains have left waste pickers in Mumbai rummaging through garbage in ankle-deep water. And 15-year-old Sanjana's simple gesture is stopping them from being exposed to severe health risks. You are our hero, Sanjana!