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Apart from ferrying bodies from hospitals to cremation grounds or graveyards, Team Samvedna's members also carry out the last rites of victims who have no one else to do that for them.

Ludhiana’s Covid burden made lighter by an ambulance serviceSubscriber Only

December 2, 2020 07:00 IST

Apart from ferrying bodies from hospitals to cremation grounds or graveyards, Team Samvedna's members also carry out the last rites of victims who have no one else to do that for them. A trust with 80 members funds the service.

With two drivers and three ‘body-handlers’, the Last Mile Service by 10 techies in Hyderabad. (Photo: Twitter)

When the last journey was tougher than trip abroad, they stepped inSubscriber Only

December 1, 2020 07:18 IST

A group of 10 IT professionals, Srinivas and his friends came together at the start of the pandemic to serve the needy.

Homemakers, nurses, teachers came together, ran the kitchen for frontline workers for three months. (Express Photo)

Serving free hot meals, 10 emerge as Arunachal town’s ‘saviours’Subscriber Only

November 30, 2020 21:06 IST

Far away from the virus epicentres, Jebisaman and the others had joined the ranks of the countless corona warriors across the country whom The Indian Express is celebrating as part of the anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai

Union minister Harsh Vardhan, Amitabh Bachchan in the course of the virtual interaction during the show

I assure people that in a few months, we will have a vaccine, developed and researched in India: Harsh VardhanSubscriber Only

November 30, 2020 18:18 IST

In conversation with superstar Amitabh Bachchan and The Indian Express Executive Director Anant Goenka, at a 26/11 special event showcasing corona warriors who epitomise the stories of strength that mark Mumbai — which was telecast on Star Plus on Sunday night — Guest of Honour Dr Harsh Vardhan talks about Prime Minister Modi’s efforts and the role of India’s immunisation programme in fighting Covid.

Stitching a mask, one of 14,000 given out for free, at Insha-e-Noor in Nizamuddin. (Express Photo)

A rose, star, blue, pink: How a Covid-tainted area celebrates itself in masksSubscriber Only

November 29, 2020 21:00 IST

Every year since 2016, The Indian Express has been marking the 26/11 terror attacks with stories of strength and a public event showcasing the spirit of the survivors.

While traditional climbers use nothing but their feet and hands to clamber up and down the palms, today there are stilt-like machines to make the process much easier. (Express Photo)

2,000 km from home, giving back to a state that feels like oneSubscriber Only

November 28, 2020 21:10 IST

Every year since 2016, The Indian Express has been marking the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai with stories of strength and a public event showcasing the spirit of the survivors. This year, the anniversary is being marked by honouring the corona warriors, who most epitomise that spirit.

A Greenfield team in Navi Mumbai during the lockdown. (Express Photo)

Fields to doorsteps: Nashik businessman keeps supply chain runningSubscriber Only

November 27, 2020 18:28 IST

Every year since 2016, The Indian Express has been marking the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai with stories of strength and a public event showcasing the spirit of the survivors.

Dr Jalil Parkar, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, has been treating patients since pandemic began

Doctor who ‘saw death and returned’, to serve at Covid-19 ICUSubscriber Only

November 26, 2020 20:56 IST

This year, The Indian Express captures the work of corona warriors, women and men leading the war against Covid-19 -- risking all, so that others can be secure. This will be followed by a special show to be anchored by superstar Amitabh Bachchan and telecast on November 29 at 8.30 pm on Star Plus as well as Disney+ Hotstar.

The Navy band in the foreground as the Gateway of India presents the backdrop for the memorial night, with a helicopter flypast.

26/11 Stories of Strength: A Night to RememberSubscriber Only

December 6, 2019 01:00 IST

At twilight on 26/11, Mumbai came alive with stories and songs of love and courage, at a memorial event organised by The Indian Express Group.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Amitabh Banchan and Nitin Gadkari during The Indian Express 26/11 stories of strength event at Gateway of India on Tuesday. Express photo by Prashant Nadkar, Tuesday 26th November 2019, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

At the Gateway of India, a tribute to bravery — with message of tolerance, loveSubscriber Only

November 27, 2019 04:45 IST

The fourth edition of the 26/11 Stories of Strength event, hosted by The Indian Express to mark the 11th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, witnessed a united Mumbai standing up to fear and intimidation.

Rajnath, Gadkari and Bachchan at Express 26/11 event todaySubscriber Only

November 26, 2019 15:25 IST

In its fourth edition that coincides with the 150th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Gandhi, the event will showcase inspiring stories of courage, forgiveness and resilience of more than 100 survivors who have been interviewed by The Indian Express over the past decade.

26/11 Stories of Strength: Memorial event to be broadcast on Colors TV

December 9, 2018 10:10 IST

The event was a tribute to those who lost their lives to the terror attacks and a salute to the courage of the survivors and families of the victims.

Anant Goenka, executive director, Indian Express Group along with the book's editor and Associate Editor, The Indian Express, Kavitha Iyer, columnist and writer Anil Dharker and filmmaker Feroz Abbas Khan during the panel discussion and book relies of 26/11 Stories of Strength at Title Waves book store in Bandra on Thursday.
Express photo by Prashant Nadkar, Thursday 06th December 2018, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

26/11 Stories of Strength: Book reading session held in MumbaiSubscriber Only

December 7, 2018 08:39 IST

Ten personal accounts of survivors and families overcoming grief and anger come together in 26/11 Stories of Strength, published by Penguin Random House and presented by Facebook.

Terror as commoditySubscriber Only

December 1, 2018 00:25 IST

Class-specific self-congratulation over survivorship is restrictive in its worldview

26/11 Stories of Strength: An evening of memoriesSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 00:32 IST

Mumbai heard tales of courage and fortitude brought alive at the memorial event, 26/11: Stories of Strength, organised by The Indian Express Group and Facebook.

Terror in the age of freedomSubscriber Only

November 26, 2019 11:08 IST

Terrorism may never succeed in overthrowing a government or controlling large territories. But terrorists have managed to implant the ideas of violence and hatred everywhere.

Trade vs TerrorSubscriber Only

December 1, 2018 01:20 IST

A relationship based on connectivity and free trade is the only recipe that will work in a world tired of Indo-Pakistan conflict.

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VIDEO | 26/11 Stories of Strength — Full memorial event

November 28, 2018 09:03 IST

The memorial - directed by Feroz Abbas Khan - witnessed performances by Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar and Kaushiki Chakravarty among others

Age of prejudiceSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 12:15 IST

'Age of terror' may be an inadequate term for our times. Ours is an age where suspicion and loathing infiltrate police stations, courtrooms, newspapers, TV, and dance wildly on social media.

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26/11 anniversary: Fate and freedomSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 12:14 IST

On 26/11, I lost my father. I was 19 years old at the time. My sister Sanjana was only 13 and mother, Kalpana P Shah, a vulnerable, hopeless romantic.

group picture with victims family along with dignitaries
Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran 26.11.18

26/11, ten years later: Memorial and a new foundationSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 12:11 IST

Monday’s event honoured the courage with which families coped with their loss and grief. In last three years, over 70 accounts have been narrated by The Indian Express of survivors and kin of deceased.

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26/11 anniversary: Former top cop Julio Ribeiro NGO pays tributeSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 12:17 IST

Ribeiro, chairman of PCGT, addressed the gathering by remembering the victims and recognising the valiant efforts of all the servicemen and security forces involved in combating terrorists during the attack.

26/11 anniversary: When music remembered, and healed tooSubscriber Only

November 28, 2018 08:28 IST

This year, while patriotic songs formed a significant part of the performances, the focus was on “Oneness”. Showcasing unity in diversity were a number of performances including Upadhya’s piece, set to an instrumental version of Vande Mataram.

The Taj Mahal Hotel on fire as rescue operations continued 24 hours after the terrorists went in. Prashant Nadkar. 27.11.2008

The ordeal, the hopeSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 12:17 IST

Bravery of those who saved lives —including mine — on 26/11 is an inspiration for the nation

Relatives paying tribute to the victims of 26/11 terror attacks, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, at a memorial at Cama hospital in Mumbai
Express Photo By Ganesh Shirsekar 26/11/2018

26/11 anniversary: Families, survivors find solace in multi-faith presentationSubscriber Only

November 27, 2018 08:32 IST

Some of the accounts of families coping with grief, captured over the last three years by The Indian Express in its Stories of Strength project, were played via audio visual clips. Many others found solace in meeting families with shared or similar struggles.