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India has formally accepted an observer role in the international Board of Peace to support diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed this as a step toward India’s growing role in global humanitarian mediation and conflict resolution.
The residents of Bansawargaon in Maharashtra's Latur district successfully ended their reliance on water tankers through collective community action. By rebuilding canals and recharging groundwater levels, the village has transformed into a tanker-free zone, showcasing the power of local cooperation.
A Delhi-based initiative brought together academics, activists and practitioners to connect disability research with everyday lived realities and public policy. Speakers discussed how disability studies and rights movements can work together to build a more inclusive society.
An AI-driven platform announced this week aims to bridge the information gap for rural farmers by providing agricultural advice in multiple Indian languages. The tool democratizes access to technical knowledge, helping farmers improve crop yields and adopt modern practices through their own dialects.
A new AI-powered sorting machine is helping onion farmers prevent significant financial losses by accurately identifying quality produce. This technology prevents the rejection of entire orders due to a few bad bulbs, ensuring better market prices and reducing food waste at the source.
In a significant move for disaster justice, the Kerala government has announced a debt write-off for survivors of the Wayanad landslides. This initiative aims to provide financial relief and hope to families who lost their livelihoods, helping them rebuild their lives without the burden of past loans.
Living with osteogenesis imperfecta, artist Girija has built a livelihood and brand, “Magic in Little Hands”, turning lifelong pain into vibrant artwork. Her story honours her mother’s support and shows how disability need not limit creativity, independence or ambition. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
At Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Festival, thousands gather each year for music and art in a valley where single-use plastic is banned. Locally built bamboo structures, careful waste management and reuse-focused design have kept over 1.5 million plastic bottles out of circulation since 2018.
In Goa’s Surla village, a collective of 27 women weavers is reviving the traditional Kunbi saree while challenging caste stigma linked to the garment. Working from a repurposed cowshed, they are turning heritage craft into a source of income, dignity and community pride.
Highlighting six traditional winter beverages from regions like Kashmir and Gujarat, the article explains how recipes such as kahwa and masala doodh blend spices, nutrition and memory. These time-tested drinks offer warmth, strengthen immunity and keep local culinary traditions alive in Indian homes.
Social worker Sundeep Talwar collaborated with engineers to create NeoBolt, a motorised attachment that turns manual wheelchairs into battery-powered vehicles. Now used by over 7,000 people across India, it is helping users travel further, work more easily and regain independence.