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The WHO initially rejected their applications, stating that rural India would be too much of a culture shock for two American women. But, Mary Guinan and Cornelia E Davis stood firm and toiled on-ground to eventually help make India smallpox-free.

“We met several contractors and finally found one who said that the project could be completed in Rs 1.76 lakhs. We also got volunteer engineers on-board to help us out.”

For all those arm-chair critics, this is a chance to make a real difference. Adopt a street and set an example worth following. Under this initiative, the first activity will be a ‘Basic Clean-Up’, which will be conducted immediately, following which, the cleaning will be done at regular intervals in consultation with the BBMP.

It was not just the construction of these toilets that made him a hero but his patience and perseverance in persuading the villagers, who seemed to be against it.

Neighbourhood Woof is an NGO started by Ayesha Christina, nearly four years ago. Ayesha not only has immense love for the canines but says she cannot remember a time when she lived without dogs in the house.

Spearheaded by 25-year-old Najum Ul Huda and his friends, We For Kargil aims make Kargil known as a place with a rich cultural heritage and not just a former war zone.

The teenage sisters are associated with the Helping Hands Foundation, an NGO based in Mumbai that works with cancer patients.

Over 450 passengers of the Vadodara Express were stuck in the floods at Nalasopara station since 3.40 a.m on Tuesday.

The school was built by NGO Lakshyam and Geeli Mitti. What makes it so special is that it was built using neither bricks, nor cement!

He is part of the successful ‘Save Environment Save Kashmir’ campaign and is working hard to create environmental awareness.