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Informal waste pickers are people who work under harsh conditions and put their lives on the line every single day to ensure our comfort. But they are not recognised or appreciated the way they should be. Here’s how this campaign is trying to change that. #Invaluables

A sudden spike in the daily number of Covid cases in India, over the last one month, has led to an increased demand for plasma. We speak to a 44-year-old recovered COVID-19 patient about his safe and pain-free experience.

The demand for convalescent plasma is increasing amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how you can help.

Everything you need to know about chest physiotherapy and how to practice it answered by Dr Praveen Gupta, Director and Head of Department, Neurology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Nitin Vas, Activist from Karnataka, who has developed the seed mask at his initiative Paper Seed Co, is also generating employment for villagers from Dakshina Kannada who produce these reusable masks.

Researchers at IIT-Mandi tell us how they developed a “virus-filtering, self-cleaning and antibacterial material” that can be used to make reusable face masks and other protective gear.

“For a girl in a village, access to technology education can open up a world of opportunities--enabling social mobility, improved gender equality, and a chance to break out of the cycle of poverty,” says one of these brilliant changemakers.

Goa's crown jewel, the Bebinca, takes 4 to 12 hours to bake. The primary ingredient to prepare this multilayered delicacy is patience and it was born out of the need for zero-waste cooking in the 17th century.

Residents of Vadodara, Gujarat, Mohanlal Chauhan (77) and Leelaben (71) have travelled the length and breadth of the country in four long and adventurous road trips.

Ankita believes that everyone has the strength to fight against challenges, and move forward. It’s this belief that encouraged her even after she was rejected at multiple job interviews and had to take up odd jobs.