We think getting groovy at the weekend is not a bad idea at all. It makes us healthier and takes away the stress from the week. Here is our list of some Bollywood songs that would cheer you up when…
Month: February 2014
MIEF project: Sensitization of women about occupational hazards
In 2008-09 Millennium India Education Foundation worked on a project on sensitization of working women about their work related occupational hazards. The project was based on a survey of about 400 working women in the BPO and call centre…
Glaring statistics of Child marriage in India
As per the definition given by UNICEF, child marriage is the formal marriage or informal union entered into by an individual before reaching the age of eighteen. It is, internationally, considered as a violation of human rights. Though it is…
Why does the medical fraternity need science communication?
We have talked about MIEF’s seminar in science popularization in AMU before and had discussed about youth and science. While that was quite understandable, we have a unique ‘segment’ to share insights on today- the medical fraternity, by Dr. Rakhi…
Monday Inspiration: Kalpana Saroj
Born in Roperkheda village in Maharashtra, Kalpana Saroj is a dalit Indian entrepreneur. Presently, she is the chief executive officer of Kamani Tubes Limited. Kalpana got married at the age of 12. She used to live in a slum with…
Five less popular sports in India that you can make a career in
There are a lot of sports in which India has yet to make a debut. Here is a list of 5 sports that you can make a career in: 1. Figure skating: In figure skating, individuals, duos or groups…
Appreciating physics in everyday life
We’re recalling an old project. In 2006-07, Millennium India Education Foundation organized an inter-school science competition “Symposium on Science” with the support of NCSTC Network (an association of NGOs working in science communication). The event was promoted by Department of…
Challenges faced by sports women in India
Sports is one area where gender inequality is highly evident. It is deplorable that even today, women are treated so differently, especially in sports. Women in India are still seen as home-making and child-rearing machines. In some cities, women have…
MIEF Project: Awareness of zoonotic diseases amongst school children
Millennium India Education Foundation, with the support of NCSTC division of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, organized a school awareness program on prevention of zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are those which are communicable from animals to humans.…
Source of Inspiration to millions: Bethany Hamilton
Born in a family of surfers on February 8, 1990, Bethany Hamilton is an American professional surfer. She has become a source of inspiration to millions all around the globe through her story of determination, unquenchable hope and her faith…