thebetterindia.comadded August 2026
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani21d 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.
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna21d 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...
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta21d 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.
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta21d 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...
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani21d 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.
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta21d ago
It was a busy weekday morning at EuroSchool Kharadi in Pune, with the usual rush of classes, teachers, and schoolwork around her.
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna22d 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!"
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta22d 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.
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta22d ago
On 9 September, a consignment of coffee left Koraput for Delhi. It had to reach the capital within 36 hours.
The Better Indiaby Shivani Gupta22d ago
Originally reported and written in September 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani23d 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.
The Better Indiaby Hiren Kumar Bose23d ago
Long before the sun clears the tree line in Dawwa, a small village in Maharashtra’s Gondia district, the fields are already stirring.
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna23d 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.
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani23d 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?
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta24d 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...
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani24d 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.
The Better Indiaby Shivani Gupta24d ago
Originally reported and written in September 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta24d 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.
The Better Indiaby Raajwrita Dutta24d 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.
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani24d ago
India’s festive season is often marked by color, fragrance, and flowers. From marigold garlands at temples to roses and jasmine used in offerings, flowers are an integral part of many celebrations...
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