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6100 Women Turned Rajasthan’s 1st Ghoomar Festival Into a Moment Now Etched in Asia Book of Records

21.11.2025 4

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Worth Rs 12000 a Kilo, 180 Farmers Have Created India’s First Lavender Honey in Kashmir’s Purple Fields

21.11.2025 20

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The Hyenas Saving an Entire Grassland Ecosystem by Clearing Carcasses Before They Spread Disease

19.11.2025 10

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The Nagaland Village That Once Hunted 14000 Falcons a Day & Now Welcomes Millions Each Winter

17.11.2025 10

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What One Man’s 11-Year Fight Against Gaalis Can Teach an Internet Divided by Hashtags

12.11.2025 6

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From Late-Night Meetings to Crore-Worth Prizes: Meet the IIT Bombay Students Powering Startups Since 30 Yrs

05.11.2025 6

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From Manipur to Maharashtra, Meet 7 Indians Lighting up Villages With Simple Solar Ideas

20.10.2025 3

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Inside the TBI Showcase 2025 Celebration That Brought India’s Changemakers Under One Roof

17.10.2025 10

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How 1000 People & Kids as Young as 7 Are Fighting To Save a Jaipur Forest From Disappearing

01.10.2025 10

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What It Takes To Keep the Lights On: The People Who Transformed Odisha’s Power Story

25.09.2025 10

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Meet TBI Showcase ‘Agri Changemaker’ Who Is Empowering 2 Lakh Farmers Across India

25.09.2025 10

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Meet TBI Showcase ‘Health Changemaker’ Who Brought Lifesaving Care to 70000 People in Assam

24.09.2025 3

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Indian Photographer’s 120-Day Chase Brings the Rare Black Tiger of Similipal — Unseen for Centuries — To NatGeo’s Cover

22.09.2025 10

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Rap Meets Real Heroes — Watch the Official Anthem of the Better India Showcase 2025

17.09.2025 10

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This 25-YO Has Cremated 3000 Unclaimed Bodies & Rescued 1500 Abandoned People

In 2008, Ravi founded the Earth Saviours Foundation and would personally go out into the streets to find disabled and destitute people — bringing...

04.09.2025 8

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Once Mocked for Her Burn Scars, This Beauty Creator Now Inspires Thousands With Art & Social Media

Manisha Prajapati, known as Mannu, was just four when a tragic accident left her with severe burns. Defying societal rejection, she turned to art for...

02.09.2025 10

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Nominees Announced! 5 Young Changemakers Proving Age Is No Barrier to Innovation

From solar-powered flour mills to pocket-sized insulin carriers, these five young changemakers are proving that innovation has no age — and that the...

26.08.2025 20

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Grand Jury Announced! Meet the 10 Icons Choosing India’s Biggest Changemakers

From forests to boardrooms, they’ve built change that touched millions. Now, these 10 impact leaders will select the heroes of The Better India...

17.08.2025 20

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How This Domestic Help’s Love for Dance Led to 6.8M Insta Followers

Born into poverty, Varsha Solanki worked as a domestic help while nurturing a lifelong passion for dance. After marriage and motherhood, she turned to...

12.08.2025 10

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From Handwritten Cards to Hashtags: How We Show Up for Friends Has Changed — Or Has It?

This Friendship Day, meet Akshita, Niharika, and Kirti — proof that true friendship can survive decades, distance, and everything in between....

03.08.2025 10

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From Herding Buffaloes to Heathrow: A Farmer’s Son Fulfils His Parents’ Dream With a Trip to London

Swaraj Patil once walked 65 km for classes he barely understood. Today, his parents are walking through London with him.

01.08.2025 10

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Eco-Friendly Rakhi Ideas: Where to Buy Plantable Rakhis Online in India

Celebrate your bond without harming the planet. This seed rakhi grows into a plant and empowers 300 rural women in India.

31.07.2025 4

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Rare Sighting in Kargil: Adorable Himalayan Brown Bear Cub Follows Its Mother Through the Wild

This heartwarming video of a Himalayan brown bear mother and her cub in Kargil feels like a gift. It also asks a vital question: what will it take to...

25.07.2025 6

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How a 39-YO Bengaluru Woman Trained Herself to Finish Japan’s Toughest 173 Km Ultra Race

At 39, Ashwini Ganapathi from Bengaluru ran 173 km in 45 hours through Japan’s wildest trails — no sleep, 6 kg on her back, and a dream she...

15.07.2025 10

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From a King Cobra to a City Koel, 4 Animal Rescue Videos To Make Your Day

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s...

11.07.2025 7

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Meet the Engineer Who Made Puri Rath Yatra Safer for Millions With a Simple Brake System

Retired engineer Ashwini Kumar Mishra designed a simple brake system that prevents accidents during Puri Rath Yatra. For 16 years, he’s installed it...

27.06.2025 6

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A 32% Surge in Just 5 Years: What’s Fuelling the Remarkable Rise of Gujarat’s Asiatic Lions?

As Gujarat’s lions grow from 674 to 891, they’re learning to share space with farmers, roam new landscapes, and offer rare lessons in coexistence...

17.06.2025 6

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Meet the Doctor Who Helped Her Entire Colony Go Zero-Waste in Delhi

When Dr Ruby Makhija became RWA secretary, she set out to fix one problem in her Delhi colony. 8 years later, not a single bag of waste has reached...

15.06.2025 10

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Safe Spaces Map: Find Locations Across India Where Queer Lives Are Celebrated, Not Questioned

For LGBTQ individuals in India, finding a safe space can be life-changing. This guide maps trusted, affirming places offering support, community, and...

14.06.2025 10

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Beyond the Parade: 8 Ways to Celebrate Pride Across India This June

From film festivals and fashion spaces to book clubs and flea markets, Pride Month in India is filled with spaces where belonging, courage, and joy...

02.06.2025 10

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From Hiding His Identity to a 9-Minute Standing Ovation: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Journey To Cannes

Once afraid to reveal his Dalit identity, Neeraj Ghaywan went from a corporate desk to Cannes, where his deeply personal film Homebound earned a...

23.05.2025 3

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5 Indian Films That Show Schizophrenia Isn’t Just a Plot Twist — It’s Someone’s Reality

For too long, schizophrenia has been spoken of in whispers. These films speak aloud — with compassion, honesty, and the courage to show what it's...

22.05.2025 8

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Bengaluru Flood Help: Who to Call, What to Do, How to Stay Safe

Flooded roads, no power, phones buzzing with warnings — if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Here's a simple, clear guide with...

20.05.2025 10

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This Firefly Festival in Maharashtra Is the Summer Adventure Your Kids Will Talk About for Years

Every summer before the monsoons, forests across Maharashtra come alive with glowing fireflies. Here’s how your family can witness this real-life...

15.05.2025 10

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These Students Faced Blindness, Acid Attacks & Hearing Loss But Still Succeeded In CBSE Board Exams

A girl who studied through audiobooks after an acid attack left her blind. A teen who lip-read every class to crack JEE Mains. A boy with...

14.05.2025 10

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How To Tell Real From Fake News During India’s Tense Times

When tensions rise, so does the confusion online. This guide walks you through simple ways to check what you see on social media — so you can stay...

10.05.2025 3

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Rannvijay Singha’s Fun Workout With His Kids Is Perfect for Any Home, Any Family

Actor Rannvijay Singha’s video of exercising with his kids is a reminder that summer is the perfect time to bond, move, and build joyful habits —...

08.05.2025 4

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How This Surat Home With 800+ Plants Stays 10°C Cooler, Hosts 25+ Bird Species

In Surat, entrepreneur Nishit Nitin Kapadia turned his city home into a green sanctuary with over 800 plants, 25 bird species, and a naturally cooler...

03.05.2025 20

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A Cook’s Daughter, a Young Mother, a Shepherd: Meet UPSC 2024’s Most Unique Toppers

From a cook’s daughter with no coaching to a mother writing mains 17 days postpartum — meet seven UPSC toppers whose stories go far beyond their...

24.04.2025 20

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From Varanasi to Goa: 9 GI-Tagged Mangoes You Must Try This Summer

Taste the pride of India’s orchards through these nine GI-tagged mangoes — each with its own flavour, folklore, and fiercely protected identity.

28.03.2025 10

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Kohli’s Century Wasn’t His Only Win — 6 Heartwarming Ways He’s Making a Difference off the Field

From supporting underprivileged kids to feeding the hungry and championing mental health, Virat Kohli is using his success to uplift others. Here’s...

24.02.2025 30

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The Surprising Ways Bengaluru’s Students Are Tackling the City’s Water Crisis

The thin line between a parched and flooded Bengaluru points to a larger problem — and students of Sparkling Mindz Global School, led by Sreeja...

17.12.2024 3

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Shivaji Satam’s Journey: The Cashier Who Became Your Favourite CID Inspector, ACP Pradyuman!

As our childhood favourite CID gears up for a comeback, here's a look at how Shivaji Satam, the iconic ACP Pradyuman, transformed a love for...

30.10.2024 4

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How Pure Are Your Spices? Try These 5 Quick Home Tests

Authorities recently seized 15 tonnes of adulterated spices in Delhi. Here are simple ways to check the purity of your spices at home and protect...

22.10.2024 5

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From Bankruptcy to Netflix Star: How Lucknow’s Ranveer Brar Became One of India’s Most Loved Chefs

After facing bankruptcy and homelessness in the US, Ranveer Brar returned to India, rising to fame as a renowned chef and TV personality. From...

15.10.2024 5

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How Poonam Chaturvedi Fought a Brain Tumour & Became India’s Tallest Woman Basketball Player

Poonam Chaturvedi overcame bullying and a life-threatening brain tumour to become India’s tallest woman basketball player. Transforming her...

07.10.2024 7

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Air Show Tragedy: 10 Safety Tips for Handling Crowd Crushes and Stampedes

The tragic stampede at the Indian Air Force's anniversary air show in Chennai highlights the urgent need for safety measures at crowded events....

07.10.2024 5

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After Losing His Parents, How Bhuvan Bam Became a Youtube Star With Dhindora & Taaza Khabar

Bhuvan Bam overcame personal struggles and professional rejections, turning his passion for creativity into viral success with shows like Dhindora...

01.10.2024 4

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How This Domestic Help’s Love for Dance Led to 5.8M Insta Followers

Born into poverty, Varsha Solanki worked as a domestic help while nurturing a lifelong passion for dance. After marriage and motherhood, she turned...

27.09.2024 3

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Chhaya Kadam’s Rise From Earning Rs 250/Day to Laapataa Ladies & Oscars

Chhaya Kadam, once a kabaddi player with no plans of acting, has become a sensation with her role in Laapataa Ladies, India's official Oscar entry...

24.09.2024 5

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