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Here are 15 good things that happened in India in 2012 but didn't receive much attention:1. On January 4th 2012, India's first online Braille library was launched by the National Institute of the Visually Handicapped.India’s first online Braille library launched2. The researchers from IISC demonstrated a complete cure for Alzheimer’s in mice using a plant extract used in Ayurvedic system of medicineIISc scientists claim breakthrough in Alzheimer’s drug3. Sachin Kukke of Bangalore won the global YouTube Space Lab science competitionBangalore kid wins YouTube science contest4.Eight young scientists won the Scopus award instituted by the National Academy of Sciences and Elsevier, a leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services.Awards for eight young scientists5. A rocket designed by the students of ISRO’s Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) was launched in May.First student-designed rocket launched by ISRO6. A paper on space debris published by Sourabh Kaushal and Nishant Arora, engineering students from Kurukshetra University, got international recognition. They received the Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young Scientist Award 2012Haryana duo's paper selected in 11 international conferences!7. 11-year-old skater Rohan Ajit Kokane broke a world record by flattening himself enough to skim under poles just 6.75 inches from the ground.11-year-old Indian roller skater breaks world record8. A team of 5 from BIT Mesra, Patna Campus won the People’s Choice Award at the Imagine Cup 2012.Indian team wins at Microsoft Imagine Cup 20129. Anna University scientists H Abdul Shabeer, RSD Wahidabnu and H Abdul Zubarto developed Cellphone Accident Preventer (CAP) to combat fatal road accidents caused by drivers’ mobile phone use.Indian scientists develop device to prevent mobile phone distraction10. Ramesh Gorakh Gholap, a physically handicapped candidate,topped the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Main exam 2011.Physically challenged man tops 2011 Maharashtra Public Service Commission exam11. Dr. Aditi Mukherji won the “Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, Endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation.”Indian scientist wins International award for Field Research12. Ashoke Sen, a professor at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad, won the first Fundamental Physics PrizeIndian scientist wins world’s biggest prize in Physics13. India won the men's and women's Kabaddi World CupIndia retain men’s and women’s Kabaddi World Cup title14. Harine Ravichandran, a 16 year old girl from a small town in South India designed a regulator to stabilize voltage. Her project got special mention in Google Science Fair 2012.Indian Student’s Socially Innovative Project Inspires Google15. Chintan, an Indian NGO, was chosen for America’s first Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.Indian NGO Chintan chosen for first US Innovation Award

This is Honda HA-420 HondaJet designed by Michimasa Fujino.Fujino has received the three most prestigious awards in aerospace industry, which is the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Award (2012), the SAE International, the Clarence L. Kelly Johnson Aerospace and Vehicle Design Award (2014), and the ICAS Award for Innovation in Aeronautics. As the first and only person to receive these awards simultaneously,Honda HA-420 HondaJet - Wikipedia

Today I would like to share something cool that I just heard about.BarkitectureBarkitecture brings together artists and designers to see who can create the coolest luxury dog houses. Locals go and judge the designs and then the dog houses are auctioned off to raise money for local animal charities.In Denver, they hosted a sustainable energy Barkitecture event that showcased solar powered dog houses.The dog houses also integrated sustainable features like rainwater collection, solar-powered lights or fans, reclaimed materials, or passive cooling.The competition helped support the Dumb Friends League through an online auction of each house.Check Out Wag-Worthy Solar Doggie DigsThey host events throughout the US. They also often include free micro-chipping and vaccination.BarkitectureIt’s such a fascinating concept because it allows local artists to showcase their creativity, encourages environmental sustainability, helps benefit animal shelters and gives some very lucky dogs an awesome abode.Check out some of the designs:Award-winning design in Seattle event: “Bau-Wau Haus” Wins Best Work of Art Award at “Barkitecture” By Brooks Kolb, ASLABarkitecture Austin, 2007 : Barkitecture Austin 2007 PhotosFirst Place Design in San Diego: “Barkitecture” doghouse design-build competitionBarkitecture, Austin: https://barkitectureatx.com/Artist Chris Tisdell: BarkitectureOakland Barkitecture: KTGY Oakland - Barkitecture | KTGY ArchitectsBarkitecture 2012, Final Installation in Winner’s Home: Barkitecture 2012Austin 2012, Barkitecture: Formaspace Doghouse for 2012 Austin BarkitectureSustainable Barkitecture Competition, Denver: Village Insider: It takes a village ... to build a solar villageAwarded Most Unusual Barkitecture, Austin: 4 Dog Houses That Are Anything But OrdinaryStudents Take Best In Show in Barkitecture, Austin: ACC CAD students take home Best-in-Show awardMissouri Barkitecture using Recycled Materials: Builders Compete in Mid-Missouri's First Barkitecture ContestDemetriou Architects’ team Garden Competition, Barkitecture 2012: http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/barkitecture-2012-photos-of-the-luxe-doghouse-garden-competition-entries/Garden Competition Entry, Barkitecture 2012: http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/barkitecture-2012-photos-of-the-luxe-doghouse-garden-competition-entries/Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Design 2012 Barkitecture, Seattle: Barkitecture Luxury Dog Houses - Sotheby's International Realty | BlogEnjoy!