In Pics: Iconic Indian Women Who Shaped History With Their Will & Voice
The Better Indiaby Krystelle Dsouza17d ago
Originally reported and written in September 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.
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top 82%Labour Was Costly. Tractors Were Expensive. So These 4 Farmers Built Their Own Machines
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani17d ago
Across India, farmers are not just using machines — some are building their own. From reapers to mini-tractors, these four farmers turned everyday farm problems into practical innovations.
A Queen Ruled Warangal As A King. Centuries Later, Her Kakatiya Legacy Lives On In Telangana’s Flower Festival
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna17d ago
Every year, as the monsoon retreats from Telangana's parched plains, women wake before sunrise to gather wildflowers that bloom nowhere else in quite the same way, stacking them into towers shaped...
India’s Cheetah Count Reaches 56 as KGP12 Gives Birth to 4 Cubs at Kuno
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta17d ago
For KGP12, motherhood began with four tiny cubs and ended in loss. In April 2026, the India-born cheetah gave birth to four cubs in the wild at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta17d ago
What happens when a village decides that keeping its streets clean isn't someone else’s job? In Babojola, a tribal village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, its residents sweep the village streets...
‘It’s More Than Content’: What This Mom Learnt About Parenting by Sharing Motherhood Online
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani17d ago
For many mothers, sharing their parenting journey online has become more than content. It can also open conversations, build community, and offer new perspectives.
2,000+ Students Saw Sustainability in Action. How They Took the Ideas Home
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta17d ago
It was a busy weekday morning at EuroSchool Kharadi in Pune, with the usual rush of classes, teachers, and schoolwork around her.
A Gym in a Car? Bengaluru Duo Packs a Van With Weights, Drives to Apartment Doorsteps
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna18d ago
Usha Sekhar was doing push-ups on the floor of her apartment clubhouse when her trainer, Rithwik Radhakrishnan, looked over and called out to the room: "She's doing push-ups!"
From Salt Deserts to Flower Valleys: Can You Guess These Indian States From Their Views?
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta18d ago
India can look completely different from one state to the next, from tea-covered hills and giant waterfalls to flower valleys, marble cliffs and white salt deserts.
This Coffee Grows Under Forest Canopies in Odisha. Here’s How Koraput Built Its Own Brand
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta18d ago
On 9 September, a consignment of coffee left Koraput for Delhi. It had to reach the capital within 36 hours.
Heartbroken After College Shutdown, Teacher Started Mushroom Farming; Earns Rs 1.5 Lakh/Month
The Better Indiaby Shivani Gupta18d ago
Originally reported and written in September 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.
He Was 14 When an Accident Left Him Paralysed — Now He’s Building Tools to Help Others Recover
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani19d ago
At 17, Arnav Maharshi is building AI-powered rehabilitation tools for paralysis patients. His journey began at 14, when an accident changed his life and forced him to relearn recovery.
7.47 Lakh Solar Pumps in Maharashtra: A Look into How India Is Shifting to Solar Irrigation
The Better Indiaby Hiren Kumar Bose19d ago
Long before the sun clears the tree line in Dawwa, a small village in Maharashtra’s Gondia district, the fields are already stirring.
Your Parent Keeps Repeating the Same Story? 7 Things You Can Do to Keep Their Brain Active
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna19d ago
There's a specific kind of moment a lot of us are living through right now. You're on a video call with your parents, half scrolling, when your mother tells you a story.
A Farmer’s Son Saw His Father Struggle. Now He Helps 50,000 Farmers Earn From Solar Power
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani20d ago
It is barely past dawn when Nikhil Patel reaches his field. For years, watering his crops came with a familiar worry. Would there be electricity when he needed it?
Think That Seashell Is Just Beach Debris? Scientists Say It Could Be Part of a Bigger Ecosystem
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta20d ago
A seashell may look like one of the most harmless souvenirs a beach can offer. It is small, already detached from its animal and, unlike a piece of coral or live wildlife, seems to have no obvious...
This Simple Method Helps Gujarat Farmers Store Excess Rain Underground for Summer Months
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani20d ago
In parts of Gujarat, the same rain that floods a farmer’s field during the monsoon may be desperately needed just a few months later.
Engineer Turns Grandpa’s Old Shop into Multi-Crore Biz, Revives Wood Cold-Pressed Oils
The Better Indiaby Shivani Gupta20d ago
Originally reported and written in September 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.
Inspired by Grandparents, Designer Creates Canes For Elderly That Send SOS, Monitor BP
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta20d ago
Shreya Thakkar watched her grandparents age in Vadodara. “Watching my mother serve as their caretaker taught me the importance of compassion and empathy in the care of the elderly,” she recalls.
‘They Didn’t Even Know How to Cut a Cake’: How Payal Kumar Became ‘Cake Wali Aunty’ to 1,000 Slum Kids in Delhi
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta20d ago
In a Delhi slum, a birthday once meant just another day. Then Payal Kumar arrived with a cake, and one child showed her why a small celebration can mean so much to them.