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Chaaarge It! (ITL A)
A cycle can help you travel from point a to point b, but it can also help your mobile's battery move up from bar one to full charge. Sounds like a good idea? Well, quite simply, it is, or we would'nt be telling you about it. Meet Bhaskar Ajgaonkar. A disciple of Information Technology who figured that real cycles were as interesting as virtual ones. Bhaskar's innovation features an attachable unit on a bi-cycle. Parts include an in-built micro dynamo, a circuit identification chip and power boosters to juice up any cellphone in 15 minutes. We say, chaaarge it!.
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Mill-ion Rupee Baby (ITL B)
Quixotic windmills would seem like old hat once you take a peek at Vinod Karia's Vertical Axis Windmill. It charges up his home right now, but if Vinod had his way this Mill-ion Rupee Baby could soon be powering up our future. Imagine! no more calls to your friendly neighbour hood customer care executive to report a power cut.
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Paint On Wheels (ITL C)
A scooter with a split personality. It probably won't shape-shift itself into a Harley Davidson, but it could earn its keep. Experience colour on wheels with Sheikh Jahangir's specially customised Bajaj Chetak. A transporter that can paint anything. And we mean anything. Right from a small chair to a huge cabinets and while we are at it, why not paint the entire building red? This 2 wheeler can also turn itself into a water pump, an atta maker or even a knife sharpner. We'd recommend it for a screen test in the next Transformers movie.
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Cool Runnings (ITL D)
A fridge that cares for the environment and your pocket too. Priced at just Rs 2000, this kelvin-ator combines clay and solar power to keep your perishables cool and fresh. Made by Mansukhbhai Prajapati, the Mitticool now has a steady customer base of 400 which demonstrates that this contraption isn't just 'vanilla ice.'
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DIY AC (ITL E)
What comes out when you fuse a blazing summer, low power and an idle mind? A DIY Air Cooler nicknamed the Snowbreeze. We check out an easy to build AC ideated by M B Lal which uses ice and has a power requirement even below that of a 25 watt bulb. Cool!
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Stove It! (ITL F)
A stove with multiple personality. Extremely fuel efficient and environment friendly. This wooden stove built by Bharat Agrawat can heat four vessels simultaneously and promises no coughing fits in the bargain. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's Hot"
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Carry On, Plastics! (ITL G)
Head over to an innovation which could one day shoulder the burden of water shortage. The Jalpari. Designed by Madhav Sawant, and specially built for the rural populace, this water fairy wont grant you magical powers, but it will help you carry 30 litres of water across long distances.
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DIGITAL VEENA-CUM-SITAR (ITL H)
The Veena has been part of Carnatic folklore for centuries. However, one enterprising individual decided to give the classical instrument an electronic makeover. Presenting the Digital Veena-Cum-Sitar designed by Mr.Gorur Raj Narayan from Bangalore which can simulate the sound of any stringed instrument with just the push of a button. Tune in To Ideas To Life to find out how this engineer-turned-musician discovered the sound of music.
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HARISHOPHONE (ITL I)
If you think Saws are injurious to health, then, you are right. But, you could be wrong too. Introducing the cutting edge in musical innovation. Dr.Harish Gershom's, Harishophone. Featuring a saw blade attached to a resonating box and a violin bow in a supporting role, this Octave-ian wonder plays a perfect score that's music not just to your ears, but your mind as well. Watch Ideas To Life and discover a new way to heal yourself, with no strings attached.
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MUSICAL NECKLACE (ITL J)
Bead necklaces that groove to your tune. If that sounds like a incoherent statement then wait till you see what Vidit Nagori of Kanpur has designed. A necklace which pays a glowing tribute to the blues and swings to the tune of the beatles. Catch that gem of a story only on Ideas To Life.
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Homemade Helicopter (ITL K)
A homemade helicopter with spare autorickshaw, scooter and tractor parts to call its own. The flying machine which costs just about a lakh has been designed by, not a desi Howard Hughes with millions in his kitty, but an ordinary vegetable seller from Rataul village in Uttar Pradesh. Discover how Mustakeem Ali overcame the odds to realise his flight of fancy.
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Vishwakarma (ITL L)
A rocket made out of nothing but cardboard, reinforced by nylon and epoxy binder. Sounds unreal? Well, you better believe it. Abhishek Majithia, a fourth year engineering student has built a solid-propellant-fuelled rocket. A first by an amatuer here in India. It can't reach the moon yet, but we guarantee this piece will give your Diwali Rocket a severe inferiority complex.
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Merlyn- D3 (ITL M)
You've seen the Terminator in action, on screen. Good for you. We've seen Biju Varkey's, Merlyn-D3 in person.What's that? To put it in a nutshell, the Merlyn is a robot designed to dispose off bombs. What caught our attention though was the use of a playstation joystick for a controller. Like they say, saving lives ain't no game.
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Electric Charkha (ITL N)
We profile a charka with a different spin on life. Created by Abid, a class 2 dropout, this spinning wheel can power up a fan, a radio, a tape player, a television set and four tube lights with just a turn of the hand. A perfect tool to empower New India, after all, in hindsight, the hands that once worked the charka did rule the world.
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Personal Power House (ITL O)
We show you the perfect example of Gandhigiri whereby Sagarmal Samota, an ordinary farmer from Rajasthan, built a personal powerhouse after getting tripped by the local electricity board. Oh! And did we mention that a camel powers this innovation.
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Horse Clipper (ITL P)
A cycle with a split personality. It's day job: To groom horses. That's right. This horse clipper, devised by Mohammed Idris Khan, is a tool to keep your four-legged beast trim and prim. The dual advantage! In case your horse decides on a hit and run policy at the thought of a snip, the cycle could come in handy during the chase.
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Baffle Trap For Bugs (ITL Q)
A trap with an organic conscience, this nifty contraption made by Dr.Kargaonkar, can devour up to 200 bugs a day without any human intervention. Net result. No more pests on the field. Newsflash! Bumper crops predicted.
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Mini Jeep (ITL R)
The 'Mini Jeep' designed by Naushad Ahmed
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Bicycle Sprayer (ITL S)
Spraying pesticides manually on a huge field is a chore. But here's an innovation that can take care of the problem affordably and efficiently. Introducing Mansukhbhai Jagani's bicycle sprayer. It doesn't look special, but trust us; this one's a keeper.
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Noor Bicycle (ITL T)
A cycle that rides on water. That's right. Dubbed the 'Noor' by its creator Mohammed Saidullah, this Tour de Force can travel front and back over lakes and rivers with ease. It doesn't come with a life jacket though.
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Mobile Operated Water Pump (ITL U)
We profile a water pump that gets 'turned on' in a different manner. We showcase the mobile operated water pump invented by Valli Shetty Narendra from Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Mobile Operated Switch (ITL V)
There's more to a mobile than that meets the eye. Here's a mobile that turns on the lights of Prem Singh Saini's house.
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Hole In The Wall (ITL W)
Making learning fun and what better way than the 'Hole in the Wall'. Here's a learning concept minus the school and the teacher but the jib gets done just the same.
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Braille Face (ITL X)
For the blind, by the blind that's the premise of this story. A young boy who happens to be blind but is innovative. An inspiring one this one.
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E-locutor (ITL Y)
Big Bang Theory, Earth's evolution, One Brief Moment in Time, Stephen Hawkins. All connected and so is the E-locutor. Professor Stephen Hawking and many like him can only operate a single button. Their ability to communicate with the world hinges on software that allows them to efficiently enter text into a computer and have it spoken for them, only through the operation of this single button. This is how the E-locutor was born and it is helping people like Prof Hawkins and others like him communicate with the world.
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Modified Tractor (ITL A1)
A tractor with the heart of a waterpump. Designed by Kanak Das from Morigaon, Assam, this agro-bot is truly a testament to the fact that two is better than one.
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Disabled Friendly Car (ITL B1)
A customised car made by Mujib Khan to give the physically impaired a chance to drive a vehicle, at just a fraction of the cost. Indeed an innovation with sense and sensibility.
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Foldable Cycle (ITL C1)
Around the world in 80 days might be difficult with this cycle, but it's still good for a road trip. The ace up its sleeve! Portability. This bicycle built by Sandeep Kumar can be dismantled and reassembled in 15 minutes flat. Just remember to chain up when you leave it public spaces.
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Car Engine Booster (ITL D1)
If Dhoom and Dhoom 2 nitroed your interest in bikes, then this story might be 'The Godfather' equivalent of arousing your interest in cars. A unique performance tuning method developed by Arush Vohra, which promises to make your car the talk of the town. The traffic police might not be too impressed though.
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Road Safety Device (ITL E1)
If traveling through narrow roads in hilly areas gives you the heebie-jeebies then the Road Safety Device crafted by Ashok Sharma might just be right up your alley.
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Fuel From Plastics (ITL F1)
The words usually found in a description of the plastic bag include waste, hazard and pollution. A new word can now be inducted into that list. Petrol. Courtesy of Alka Zadgaonkar. Mrs.Zadgaonkar has devised an innovative method of extracting fuel from plastics. All we can say is "get ready for a revolution."
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Magic Fuel Additive (ITL G1)
If you constantly check your car's dashboard for miles logged and mileage gained, then this innovation could just be what the mechanic ordered. A magic fuel additive concocted by RK Debgupta, which can only be described as a vehicular fountain of life.
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Clothes fo the deaf (ITL H1)
Neelam Prabhugaonkar came up with an idea for clothes, which could enable many children to discover a world unheard of before. She transformed lines into a design that was ready to lend its ears to the problems of the deaf. Catch this inspirational story only on Ideas To Life.
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Massage-Cum-Music Jacket (ITL I1)
Prasenjit Kundu designed a jacket that can cure all the aches and pains of corporate life, with the help of an inbuilt massager that can also connect to your iPod. So sit back and relax as we bring you the story of a jacket, which, though not technicolour, is still amazing.
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Arthritis Proof Apparel (ITL J1)
Sonal Kabra came up with the idea of making zero discomfort clothes for arthritis patients. And, if you are one yourself, then this is a story you simply have to watch.
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Shoe Charger (ITL K1)
Pankaj Sharma made a pair of shoes that can walk the walk and talk the talk. While anyone can jog around with Nikes to charge up the body, this shoe goes two steps ahead and powers up your mobile phone. Nifty Idea? We think so too.
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Audio Signals Via Power Lines (ITL L1)
A system that enables transmission of audio signals to any part of a house using a nifty wiring system made by Champak & Trilokya Bora which has a cost overlay of just 15 Rupees. Tune in to that groovy Idea only on Ideas To Life.
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Multi-Bladed Double Layered Bamboo Fan (ITL M1)
A fan unlike any other. 1) It is made of Bamboo 2) It has 2 sets of blades 3) It is actually a rice dehusker i.e. A device used to separate rice husk from the kernel after milling, and 4) It is energy efficient. Catch this many-in-one innovation constructed by Nipul & Bipul Bezbora at work only on Ideas To Life.
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Pomogranate De-seeder (ITL N1)
An idea with a fruity flavour to it. The pomogranate de-seeder, deviced by Udhab Bharali can remove seeds from 7 kilos of pomegranates in 5 minutes. Get the juicy details of this innovation only on Ideas To Life.
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Audio Described Movies (ITL O1)
Audio Described Movies to enable the visually impaired, get a sense of words behind the action. Rummi Sethi came up with this novel concept to ensure that those who cannot see can experience movies in all their cinematic glory. Get the inside track on the story on Ideas To Life.
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Blow Switch For Paraplegics (ITL P1)
A Blow Switch To Help Paraplegics gain control over their environment with just a breath of air. No complex circuitry, no irreplaceable spares. Just simple logic soldered to sheer ingenuity by Professor Jayashree Santosh. Watch the action unfold on Ideas To Life.
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Battery Operated Wheelchair (ITL Q1)
A Battery Operated Wheelchair which can transport a disabled individual with minimal or no intervention at all. Constructed by Professor Sridhar Vaidya, this innovation is a perfect example of Creativity In Motion. Tune in to the concept on Ideas To Life.
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E-signs Software (ITL R1)
E-signs Software allows the visually impaired to log on to an entire universe of banking and financial services. Using biometrics for identification, this piece of code conceptualised by Dr.Sam Taraporevala and developed by CMC Limited is testament to the Gandhian quote "Find Purpose & The Means Will Follow". Get your fix for relevant tech at work, only on Ideas To Life.
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Power System Based On Sewage (ITL S1)
An idea that views sewage as a source to generate electricity and power up cities. Devised by Moxad Thaker this innovation has the power to transform India, as we know it.
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Eco-Friendly Mosquito Repellant (ITL T1)
An Eco-Friendly Mosquito Repellant that uses paraffin wax and extracts from Papaya Leaves to take the sting out of mosquito attacks. A 'hit' idea brought to life by Divya Venkatraman & Neha Kulkarni.
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Powerless Fridge (ITL U1)
A Fridge built by Amrita Gupta that doesn't need electricity to preserve fruits and vegetables inside. Parts include a wooden cabinet, a jute rope, a mesh and a tray of water. How's that for a cool idea!
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Solar Dryer (ITL V1)
A dryer, to preserve food that works on the principle of natural convection. Designed by Sphoorti Pandit and Amrit Kaur Arneja this device is eco-friendly, inexpensive and uses zero power. Indeed perfect qualities for a perfect innovation.
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