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Today, it’s transforming lives that gives her a much bigger high. As the SDM, Alipur, Ira conducted raids in factories to rescue hundreds of children from bonded and child labour. She has opened 10 crèches for poor women inside MCD schools. “Forced to go out and eke a living, these mothers used to leave their small children at home unattended…they would be either tied up to the bed or put to sleep after administering drugs. It was a dreadful situation,” she says. Her eyes glint with emotions as she shows us the pictures of the cheerfully done up crèches. She has a soft corner for kids, and her affection reflects in her voice. And in the heartwarming way in which she interacts with children at the Salam Balak shelter. “Your circumstances can never stop you chasing your dreams. All you need is firm faith and an irrepressible will to outdo yourself,” she tells them, as she shares her incredible tale of success with them. … [Read more...] about World Day of Social Justice 2020: The story of 5 amazing individuals

By Anand Vasu A pumped up, partisan crowd at Eden Park, bathed in glorious Auckland sunshine were treated to the kind of One-Day International that will never be described as the greatest ever. Such platitudes are reserved for run-fests, such as the Wanderers epic when Australia made 434 and watched fours and sixes rain as South Africa romped to 438. But, here was a game when 151 was nearly defended, in which every single ball was loaded with relevance. A chase that should have been a walk in the park was turned into an edge-of-the-seat nail-biter as Mitchell Starc breathed life into a game that was as good as over with a late spell of heat-seeking yorkers that Lasith Malinga would have been proud of. Brendon McCullum, struck on the arm, treated to liberal verbals, had set the innings up with a 21-ball 50 before getting out three balls later, but the manner in which Australia believed in themselves, meant that the result was certainly not a foregone conclusion. Off the first two … [Read more...] about New Zealand vs Australia: Kane Williamson helps Kiwis win by 1 wicket

"We welcome any steps that can lead to the reduction of violence -- the Taliban have to show a real will and a real ability to deliver a reduction of violence on the ground," said Stoltenberg. … [Read more...] about U.S., Taliban negotiate proposal for seven-day reduction in violence

People who travel during the afternoon, especially those commuting by the crowded Mumbai's local trains in sweltering heat are expected to take precautions to prevent dehydration or heat stroke-related problems on account of the prevailing weather conditions. However, this is not 'early summers', confirmed Hosalikar. "Summer has not come early this year. This is the transition period from winter to summer. During this period, there can be a lot of spike in temperature. In the month of February, you may have witnessed the temperature getting high in the last 10-15 years and also the mercury going down at the same time. The second fortnight of February has a tendency to record as high as 38 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, respectively too." The weatherman went on to add that the rise in temperature was not a new phenomenon. "It is nothing unusual, but Mumbaikars do not like such heat," he said. The highest maximum temperature recorded for the month of February so far in Mumbai … [Read more...] about At 38.1°C, Monday records hottest February day this season; temperature to drop from February 19

"The 'China Stay Strong' public event was decided within just three days. This is our way to support our motherland. Not only are we grateful to the local council who approved the event in a short notice, also a great number of local people who came all the way across the city to join us in the event and showed their love and support," George Chow told Xinhua. … [Read more...] about Feature: New Zealanders show support for China’s battle against COVID-19