Why is India Sometimes Called Hindustan?
This video explains the origin and how it has nothing to do with the religion of Hinduism.
Blood Monk: Increasing Blood Donors in India
We wrote about the issue of the lack of blood donors in India on World Blood Donors Day, and this video shows us some hope!
Indian Mom's Reaction to Daughter Coming Out
First, you are upset, but then near the end, you see the magic!
These Questions Reveal Ignorance About Northeast India
Watch until the fifth minute if you don’t know the answers either. Also, if you want to read more on this topic, check out this article.
PM Modi and India's New Foreign Policy
Background The election of Narendra Modi marks a change, if not total reversal, of Indian foreign policy that we had seen under UPA I and II. The new focus is business and how India can better use its resources and human capital to lift more people out of poverty. This new business-centric …
Ganga River Pollution: Uma Bharti's Tough Job
For decades now, India’s industrial power has been growing– along with its pollution levels. One of the “best”– or probably worst– examples of this is in the Ganga River. Holy and Impure The river, regarded among Hindus as among the most sacred places in the world, is one of the most …
Smriti Irani Speaks About Women's Rights at International Women's Conference
Smriti Irani is the newly elected Human Resource Development Minister in the new national BJP administration. Hear her talk about India and Women’s Rights. She used to be an actor, model, and producer, and now is responsible for changing the future of India through education!
Iraq-India: Concern Over Oil and Trade as Instability Rises
Background A group so extreme that Al Qaeda kicked them out of their network, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), has taken over the Tikrit and Mosul as it is making moves towards Baghdad. Many fleeing from the violence are headed towards the northern region where non-profit organizations are attempting to provide …
Aarambh Helps Indian Children Learn By Solving Two Key Problems
Indian students often lack basic materials such as desks and backpacks. This creative and simple solution is changing how some students learn at school. Check out their website to learn about their other projects and help them out!
The Culture of IIT Leads to Student Suicides
When people imagine college life, they think of studying, socializing, and learning. No one thinks of suicide. However, at IIT Kharagpur, suicide is becoming a terrible trend. In the past six years, the university has seen an unprecedented twenty-two suicides. Many school officials say that this number is very high …
