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'Mumma, I'm Gay. Do You Hate Me Now?' How One Question Turned a Mother's Fear Into a Support System

'Mumma, I'm Gay. Do You Hate Me Now?' How One Question Turned a Mother's Fear Into a Support System

This story is part of our Pride Month 2026 collection, where parents of queer individuals across India share their journeys of love, unlearning,...

26.06.2026 20

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'I'm Gay, HIV-Positive, & Living Without Shame — & This Is My Long Journey Home to Myself'

Trigger Warning: This story includes references to sexual assault and the emotional impact of trauma. Reader discretion is advised. As part of our...

22.06.2026 20

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'I Lost My Father at 9. Years Later, I Got the Chance to Save the Man Who Raised Me'

In this first-person account, facilitated by Nishtha Kawrani and narrated to The Better India, Devanshu Srivastav reflects on his late father and...

20.06.2026 10

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This 60-YO Farmer Ignored a Persistent Cough Until an AI Tool Detected His TB

Ravikant (name changed) had farmed the same black soil fields in the Gadag district all his life. At 60, he felt fine. He had no chest pain, no fever,...

18.06.2026 20

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'Papa Set Aside His Music Dream at 24, But Filled Our Childhood With Songs'

In this first-person account facilitated by Nishtha Kawrani and narrated to The Better India, Shubhangi Bajpai remembers her father, whose greatest...

18.06.2026 10

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"I Got Fit at 39. What Changed Most Was the Kind of Father I Became"

In this first-person account facilitated by Nishtha Kawrani and narrated to The Better India, Mumbai-based software engineer Bhanu Singh reflects on...

17.06.2026 10

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Before Buying a New School Bag This Year, Consider the 25 Kg of CO₂ Hidden Behind That Purchase

Every year, as a new academic session begins, millions of families across India prepare children for school by purchasing bags, bottles, stationery,...

15.06.2026 10

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‘Raising Queer and Neurodivergent Children in India Changed Everything I Believed About Parenting'

In this first-person account facilitated by Avantika Krishna and narrated to The Better India, Meghna Kulkarni, a teacher with two decades of...

12.06.2026 20

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Inside India’s Only Interactive Music Museum Studded With History & Nostalgia

Originally reported and written in April 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. A brightly painted auto rickshaw, with...

28.05.2026 30

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From Hyderabad to Punjab, One Saffron Trainer Is Revealing Why Farmers Should Rethink the Rush for Profit

Shelly Wadhwa works in saffron cultivation awareness and regularly interacts with new growers through workshops and ongoing conversations. Her work...

20.05.2026 40

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As Temperatures Rise, Coconut Farmers Turn To These Low-Cost Remedies to Save Their Trees

The author of this article Swapna Ghosh was once a national scholar in Botany and an active PhD researcher at Burdwan University. She has been a...

06.05.2026 30

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He Cycled 20,000 Km Across India to Spread Awareness About Climate Change

This article has been sponsored by Wingify Earth Chanchal “Chan” Kunwar Singh has ridden 20, 397 km across India on a bicycle for a powerful cause...

03.05.2026 150

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Watching Kids Drop Out of School in My Slum, I Used Football to Transform 14000 Lives

Originally reported and written in February 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. Growing up in a slum area in...

09.04.2026 100

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The Gentle work of staying connected

In an age defined by speed, ambition, and constant digital engagement, the quiet strength of human relationships often goes unnoticed. Yet,...

09.04.2026 40

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A growing threat

Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, serene environment, and pristine water bodies. Its...

09.04.2026 30

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The rising tide of waste

During the ongoing budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, senior Congress leader and MLA G.A. Mir raised a critical alarm...

08.04.2026 30

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It didn’t end, it became me

There is a peculiar silence that follows something meaningful. After the Cohort 1 KCF convocation, I found myself staring at my phone longer than...

08.04.2026 30

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Gulf unity crumbles

The Gulf Cooperation Council nations, which face the brunt of the Iranian war, areadopting differing positions on the, now a more than a month old...

03.04.2026 30

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More Cases, More Questions: Understanding the Real Story Behind Cancer Trends

25.03.2026 40

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The science of saving fish

Have you noticed how the water bodies of Kashmir no longer behave the way they once did? Winters feel different, snow arrives late, sunny days appear...

19.03.2026 40

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UPSC, Cricket, Lavender and AI: The Transformation in J&K

Sixteen UPSC qualifiers. A maiden Ranji Trophy. Coding labs in Pulwama. Lavender in Jammu. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are writing a new chapter...

15.03.2026 50

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Glaucoma: Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure, known as intraocular pressure (IOP)....

12.03.2026 30

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Escalating Cancer Emergency

I don’t think there is anyone today who is unaware of the term cancer. The word has become as common in conversations as the common cold. Every...

04.03.2026 30

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Sisters Took Up Farming in Their 40s; Earn Rs 11 Lakh Growing Gooseberry, Mangoes & More

Originally reported and written in May 2024, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.  In 2021, when Namita Rawat Negi and...

19.02.2026 40

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Our Visible Lifeline

16.02.2026 30

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Botanist & Gardener of 45 Years Shares 7 Medicinal Plants Indians can Grow At Home

10.02.2026 40

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From Grievance to Growth

04.02.2026 20

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Redefining J&K’s Future

02.02.2026 30

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WETLANDS MATTER: The Life Blood of Kashmir

01.02.2026 20

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Social Media vs the Newsroom

30.01.2026 20

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Through Snow and Storms, These Women Postmasters Keep Himachal Connected

23.01.2026 80

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The Literary Ledger: India’s Reading List for 2025

22.01.2026 30

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Snow as Kashmir’s soul

18.01.2026 40

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A grave internal threat

10.01.2026 30

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Beyond the Capitals

08.01.2026 30

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Voices of Continuity

07.01.2026 40

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Emotional Wellbeing of Children in Conflict Zones

05.01.2026 30

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Beyond school syllabi: Curiosity and care in early years

31.12.2025 30

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Climate Change and the Crumbling Agrarian Backbone of Kashmir

24.12.2025 30

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A milestone for meaningful cinema

17.12.2025 30

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India’s New Global Positioning in Textiles

16.12.2025 30

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Paddy Straw Management: Challenges and Opportunities in Kashmir

15.12.2025 20

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Sikh Renaissance in J&K

12.12.2025 30

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Putin’s visit to India: Substance and Symbolism

12.12.2025 40

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Multilinguality as a key pillar of Education

08.12.2025 30

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From Awareness to Action: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Kashmir

30.11.2025 40

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The Junior Changemakers’ Club | How Simple Heritage Walks Led to 5 Powerful Student Projects Across Bengaluru

29.11.2025 30

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Industrial Revival of J&K

28.11.2025 30

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The problems of our politics!

09.11.2025 20

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The Child’s Language and the Teacher

08.11.2025 30

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