How this 'anaaj bank’ is helping UP villagers beat hunger

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How this 'anaaj bank' is helping UP villagers beat hunger For many residents of the villages of Koraon and Shankargarh in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad district, going to sleep on a hungry stomach was a recurrent torment for which there was little help. The vexing problem of hunger for the mostly landless locals belonging to tribal communities needed an out-ofthe-box solution, and that came in the form of an 'anaaj bank' launched by a self-help group (SHG). Georgia cable car network makes for wild commute The rusted, battered cable cars that hang hundreds of feet above the Georgian city of Chiatura could be one of the world's scariest ways to commute to work or go shopping. India's singing village, where everyone has their melody Curious whistles and chirrups echo through the jungle around Kongthong, a remote Indian village, but this is no birdsong. It's people calling out to each other in music -- an extraordinary tradition that may even be unique. Sunny Leone's statue symbolises India's changing mores Bollywood actress and former adult star Sunny Leone has appeared in New Delhi for the unveiling of her wax likeness at the city's Madame Tussauds museum. Coca Cola might bring out cannabis-infused drink The Coca-Cola Company said Monday it is 'closely watching' the expanding use of a cannabis element in drinks, another sign cannabis and cannabis-infused products are getting more acceptance in mainstream culture and a harder look from long-established pillars of American business. Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla's backyard, with assist from Amazon German luxury car brand Audi on Monday staged the global launch of a new electric sport utility vehicle on the home turf of rival Tesla Inc, and highlighted a deal with Amazon.com Inc to make recharging its forthcoming e-tron models easier. Japan eager to be on board vertical-takeoff 'flying cars' The Japanese government has started a 'flying car' project, bringing together more than a dozen companies, including All Nippon Airways, electronics company NEC, Toyota-backed startup Cartivator and Uber, the ride-hailing service. Five ways to take it easy to enjoy work Work pressure and tight schedules can take a toll on all of us. However, with a little bit of effort, it is possible to consciously adopt a happy routine at the workplace, say experts. There can be a few hiccups initially, but eventually one can master this art. Germany rolls out world's first hydrogen train Germany on Monday rolled out the world's first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but more eco-friendly technology. Why you need a cover for your virtual life You like the convenience of online financial transactions but are wary of the risks? You can now buy insurance to protect yourself from cyber frauds.

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