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Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of unity, where individuals crossed lines of faith and fear to protect each other. These moments show that peace begins with people.

Aspergillosis or Green Fungus affects the lungs and oral cavities. Pulmonologist Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis hospital, Faridabad, answers questions about its treatment and symptoms.

When the only bridge connecting Dibang Valley to the rest of India snapped in the middle of the pandemic, IAS officer Minga Sherpa knew it could prove disastrous for COVID-affected families in the district. What he did next is truly inspiring governance.

What is White Fungus or Candidiasis? Pulmonologists, Dr Vikas Maurya and Dr Rahul Bahot, answer all your questions about this disease, its prevention and cure.

“The crash was confirmed at 8 p.m. Immediately my friends and I took out our vehicle and rushed to the site,” #AirIndiaCrash

SHRI’s sanitation units have toilets which are free for users and the facilities can purify about 1000 litres in an hour! The villagers are being supplied this water at 50 paise per litre!

“I am inspired by Mother Theresa’s work,” says 37-year-old Jaison Paul, the man behind this initiative.

Their goal was to demonstrate that despite large numbers of revellers, the event can be zero-waste and eco-friendly. An ideal zero-waste event sends nothing to landfills and incinerators.

“I realised that taking my life would be a horrible thing when I could spend it helping others in need.”

Having completed her architecture degree from the School of Planning and Architecture in 2003, Aishwarya says that the choice of working with heritage buildings and structures was made rather early on in life.