In August 2020, Chandrasekar and Pushpa Rani C, a couple from Tamil Nadu, took a loan of Rs 50,000 and set up a roadside kiosk to feed the needy trapped by the COVID-19 lockdown, including the elderly, the homeless, daily wagers and students staying in hostels.
Delhi's smog and Punjab's stubble burning make all the news. However cities like Bengaluru, Chennai and Kochi are not far off, and urgent steps are needed for pollution in South India.
“Without the movement of vehicles or people, the homeless people stood out like a sore thumb. It was truly horrifying to see so many people around us were suffering without shelter, food, or water.”
From the south to the north, Indian cuisine sees fermentation in foods from idlis, dosas, rotis among others! And who can blame, fermentation gives a unique taste to the food and also aids in preservation.
By installing a comprehensive waste segregation and management system with the help of NGO Hand in Hand, the Tamil Nadu town has managed to go waste-free in just two years.
Doctors are some of India's modern day heroes. They often work incredibly long hours, get little rest, and they literally save lives. So on International Doctor's Day we want to celebrate them!
"These children live in unpleasant conditions. Providing better facilities at school make them feel positive about the concept of attending school. So, they make it a point to not miss school"