Haryana

A Khap Panchayat in Jind district of Haryana has decided to come forward and take a united stand in the fight against the evil practices of female foeticide and dowry in the region. This is how.

A wedding in Haryana took a very unique and pleasant turn when the bride put a special condition before the groom, and everyone was left surprised. She wanted him to promise that he would sponsor the education of 11 underprivileged girls.

The Supreme Court recently upheld the law passed by the Haryana State Government, which makes it mandatory for people to have a minimum level of education for contesting Panchayat elections. Can it be considered as something that Dr. B.R Ambedkar would have been proud of? Or is it the most unworthy gift one could give him on his 125th birth anniversary?

While other gods may be placated with flowers and candles, some of ours demand liquor and noodles too. And, given that this is the 21st century, they don't say no to offerings of clocks and aeroplanes either. Or to Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg! Here are 15 of the most unusual places of worship in India.

“Everyone should be in a position to speak, say, listen and be heard,” says Archana Kapoor. As the founder of a national award-winning community radio initiative in Mewat, Haryana, she is certainly giving voice to many who have long been quiet in this backward community

Haryana forest department has come up with an idea to use earthen dams to recharge ground water, and also to store rainwater in large catchment areas. Two of such dams have already been constructed, and work on another one will soon begin.

Over 100 women farmers have come together to reduce the impact of whiteflies on cotton crops. They have started a campaign to spread awareness about natural sprays to get rid of the pests and improve the production.

Ramon Magsaysay award winner, bureaucrat Sanjiv Chaturvedi, has donated the entire award money of around Rs. 14 lakh, to AIIMS for the treatment of poor patients, especially those suffering from cancer. Kudos to this selfless officer.

As per a new ruling in Haryana, those contesting panchayat elections should have a minimum educational qualification of 10th grade. Among a few other categories, they will also be required to have a functional toilet at their homes.

A village that heralds change, a panchayat that celebrates women, and the “selfie with daughter” idea that made national headlines…what’s not to love about Bibipur, Haryana?