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Vidya Gowri VenkateshThe Better India |
The morning rush has just begun. Vehicles hum past the busy road, commuters hurry to work, and the city slowly wakes up to another day. But in the...
For decades, the global fashion industry has quietly depended on a small city in southern India. T-shirts, cotton basics, and knitwear worn by...
Just before the sun has risen, at around 5.30 in the morning, the kitchen of co-sisters Bhavani and Chitra is already alive. The air is thick with the...
Every year, thousands of Indian women are affected by a largely preventable disease. Cervical cancer continues to be one of the biggest health threats...
Since November 2024, Delhi Cafe Heights and the Neighbourhood Woofs have turned 5,500 kg of leftover food from its Red Fort outlet to feed hundreds of...
From treat thieves and couch kings to coffee lovers and loyal companions, meet the furry colleagues who turn TBI’s workdays into moments of joy.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrate with joy while caring for the planet. From clay and turmeric to colourful paper folds, families — especially...
From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better...
From jasmine and dragon fruit to tomatoes and ash gourd, Mala Raghavan’s rooftop garden not only feeds her family but also fills her life with...
For many of us, the monsoon isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood...
What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholewar Palange has grown and donated...
What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholewar Palange has grown and donated...
Meet three women sarpanches from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh who are transforming rural India. One rescued a child bride. One broke caste barriers....
New mothers often face unsolicited and hurtful comments about breastfeeding that can affect their confidence and emotional well-being. Here, we...
At the Brahma Kumaris’ Shantivan Complex, 84 giant reflectors harness the sun to produce thousands of meals daily — fuel-free, emission-free, and...
What started as a conversation between two sisters—about disability, design, and what childhood feels like—soon became a babywear brand. One that...
Every monsoon, a government-run nursery in Udupi, Karnataka, offers indigenous saplings for as little as Rs 20, encouraging locals to grow native...
With no grants, no office; just a team of women from local SHGs, Sanjay Dodrajka’s ‘Food With Dignity’ initiative is quietly transforming lives...
Did you know that India has shops with no shopkeeper? These stores operate only on the basis of trust and mutual respect. Here is one from...
In Maharashtra’s Vidarbha, fly ash had turned fertile lands into grey, lifeless zones. But one scientist is leading a revolution using bamboo and...
Bullied, rejected, and denied basic rights — Ani Mangaluru rose from the streets to become a gym trainer, actor, and auto-owner supporting her...
Once infamous for pollution, Tiruppur’s textile industry is now a model for water recycling and sustainability using Zero Liquid Discharge systems.
With the 20th PM-Kisan installment expected by June-end, here’s a simple guide for farmers to register, update e-KYC, and ensure timely payment.
Explore how Indian films and web series have evolved to portray LGBTQ stories with dignity, complexity, and authenticity.
Gukesh’s father left behind his career as an ENT surgeon, and his mother was the sole breadwinner — how Rajinikanth and Padma Kumari supported...