On 29 December, 2011, Cyclone Thane ripped into Tamil Nadu in southern India. Forty seven people were killed and the damage to infrastructure is estimated at USD 376 million.
![[Round One Winner: 7/8] Sharad Ashani— Prevent Suicide in Rs.100: Safety down rod for ceiling fan](http://rise.mahindra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/suicide_rod_1-220x160.jpg)
Sharad Ashani devised a simple solution to prevent suicide—with only Rs. 100.
![[Round One Winner: 6/8] Abhishek Sidhu—Hydraulic Wheel Lock](http://rise.mahindra.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hydraulic_lock_1-220x160.jpg)
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