‘Economic activities behind spurt in human trafficking’
July 11th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Human trafficking for purposes other than sex trade has been on the rise in the county. With the increase in the level of economic activities, the ... Read more...
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Mumbai NGO trains slum women in basic beauty course
November 28th, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) In an attempt to empower urban slum women, the Light of Life Trust Monday gave out passing certificates to 18 women after they successfully completed a ... Read more...
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When Mumbaikars got a reason to smile
October 7th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) 'If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine', 'Wear a smile - one size fits all' -- carrying colourful posters that read ... Read more...
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IGNOU to offer courses on traditional knowledge systems
July 12th, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the NGO Shruti Foundation inked a pact Tuesday to develop modules for the study of traditional knowledge ... Read more...
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Vrindavan cleaning drive rides on corporate support (With Images)
April 21st, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh), April 21 (IANS) Support is being mobilised to clean up the holy town of Vrindavan, which is living in perpetual fear of being deluged with garbage and ... Read more...
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It’s honour for my organisation, not me: Padma Shri awardee
January 26th, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Surprised but happy, social activist Sudha Kaul feels the Padma Shri award given to her belongs to all those who worked collectively for the cause of disabled children ... Read more...
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Animal protection group goes Bollywood way to raise funds
November 3rd, 2008 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood sells. A non-profit animal protection organisation is holding an exhibition cum sale here of Bollywood posters of films ranging from the classic "Aawara" to the recent hit ... Read more...
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