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Couple Quits Gurugram Life to Build Storybook Homestay in the Forests of Himachal

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Krystelle Dsouza

How Surat Police Is Helping Bikers Stay Safe During Sankranti

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Raajwrita Dutta

This UP Coach Built a Free Training System That Supports 300+ Players From Tier-2 India

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Raajwrita Dutta

As We Fly Kites This Makar Sankranti, A Small Choice Can Make Skies Safer for Birds

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Niharika Dabral

How a Punjab Village Cooked Without LPG for 10 Years

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Niharika Dabral

This Bengaluru Team Has Rescued & Rehabilitated 14800 Birds Hurt by Kite Manjha

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Krystelle Dsouza

Simple, Sustainable Ways to Decorate Your Home This Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is a festival of colour, harvest, and creativity, celebrated with kites, traditional sweets, and festive decorations. In many...

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Raajwrita Dutta

IAS Officer Uses IoT to Raise Water Supply, Cut Power Bills by 40% in 16 Villages

Erode district, which lies in the western part of Tamil Nadu, is a region characterised by limited rainfall, dry climate and erratic water supply....

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Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

Introducing BETTER CAMPUS: Is Your College Doing Work the Rest of India Should See?

On campuses across India, some of the most meaningful work is happening far beyond classrooms and course credits. It’s happening in student clubs...

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Khushi Arora

Despite Studying 14 Hrs a Day & Clearing CA, This 26-YO Chose 'Wellness' as a Career

In 2017, Surbhi Gandhi sat in her room in front of a pile of CA prep books, torn between who she was supposed to become and who she wanted to be....

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Nishtha Kawrani

#NotAResolution: In 2026, I Plan to Cut My Non-Essential Shopping by 50% & Create Less Waste

The start of a new year often comes with big resolutions, many of which quietly fade by February. Through Better India Goals 2026, we’re doing...

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Niharika Dabral

From Snake Rescues to Safer Honey Collection: These Heroes Protect the Sundarbans

Recently, when a snake slithered into one of the locals’ homes in the Dulki village of Sundarbans, Madhushree Das was the first to be dialled....

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Krystelle Dsouza

The Story Behind the Culinary Genius Whose Lucknow Cuisine Was Loved by the Queen

Hailed as ‘ ustaad’ (maestro) by the culinary world, chef Imtiaz Qureshi’s family simply knew him as the perfectionist who did not need to...

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Krystelle Dsouza

Stay Among the Treetops: 10 Breathtaking Treehouse Retreats in India

Looking for your next dreamy escape in 2025? These 10 treehouse stays across India offer the perfect blend of eco-luxury, natural beauty, and...

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Samreen Syed

Before You Teach Your Kids Gardening, Read This

On a quiet Sunday morning, a child crouched beside a pot of soil, fingers digging curiously into the earth — this is a scene many Indian parents...

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Niharika Dabral

This 17-YO from Gurugram Built a Platform Helping Over 4000 Indian Artisans Earn Directly

“Some days I sold everything, some days nothing at all,” says Behram, a 39-year-old potter from Uttar Pradesh. “It was always uncertain. You never...

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Raajwrita Dutta

How an IAS Officer Rejuvenated the 110-km Sot River and Transformed Sambhal’s Water Landscape

Roughly 50 years ago, the Sot river – a tributary of the mighty Ganges – was a lifeline for the residents of the Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh,...

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Shivani Gupta

How 4 Teen Girls Turned a Lunch-Break Idea Into a Startup Fighting Plastic Waste

The classroom is buzzing with ideas. It’s an entrepreneurship camp, and students are grouped around desks, thinking like founders for the first...

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Nishtha Kawrani

Short Trip Ideas For Long Weekends From Jan to May 2026

The first half of 2026 is particularly lucky for travellers, with holidays falling just right to create extended weekends. Whether you’re dreaming...

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Niharika Dabral

This Rare Himalayan Flower Blooms Once in Decades, Revealing a Fragile Wonder

High in the eastern Himalayas, where the air is thin and the terrain is rugged, a rare and remarkable plant grows. The ‘Sikkim Sundari’, known...

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Raajwrita Dutta

Chandni Chowk to Dal Lake: A Walk Through India’s Iconic ‘Chor’ Bazaars

Antiques, cultural memorabilia, watches that tick in borrowed time, vinyl records that smell of the past, bangles in their multicoloured glory,...

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Krystelle Dsouza

From ‘Kantara’ to ‘Tanvi the Great’, 4 Indian Films Enter the Oscars Best Picture Race

There is a particular kind of thrill that film lovers know well. You are scrolling, half-distracted, and then a title you recognise shows up in a...

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Khushi Arora

Watch | What These Parents Did When Their Child Hit an Emotional Low Is Rare

When a child is struggling mentally, parents often feel a deep sense of worry and helplessness. You may notice them withdrawing, staying in bed for...

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Nishtha Kawrani

This Uttarakhand Village Has Hung Corn Outside Homes for Generations — Here’s Why

As the road curves upward and the noise of the plains slowly fades, Sainji reveals itself at its own pace. The air turns cooler, the hills draw...

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Nishtha Kawrani

5 Uttarakhand Treks That Offer Peace, Solitude & Spectacular Views

As the summer sun begins to blaze across the plains, mountain lovers know it’s time to head north, where snow-fed rivers, alpine meadows, and...

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Mervin Preethi