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Nishtha KawraniThe Better India |
This article has been published in partnership with Tata Capital. For years, uncertainty shaped everyday life in Manganallur village, where farming...
At 9 am, when most of Mallikheda village is just settling into its day, Suman (49) unlocks her small banking outlet and switches on the lights — no...
We don’t say this enough — homemakers are some of the most skilled, resilient people around us. What looks like routine is actually discipline....
India’s history doesn’t just live in the past, it lingers in places you can still walk into. In temple towns, colonial-era buildings, and...
Imagine walking past a small village classroom and seeing students reciting the alphabet, solving basic math problems, and giggling over nursery...
As LPG shortages continue to dominate headlines and kitchens across the country feel the pinch, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s not working....
At daybreak in a small town in Bihar, children begin climbing a narrow flight of stairs. There are no painted school gates or morning bells waiting...
On a humid July morning in Kanpur, the school garden bustles with activity. Children press damp soil gently around young saplings, their hands muddy...
Before the film premieres, the red carpets, and the recognition across industries, Mrunal Thakur was simply a young woman travelling across Mumbai for...
On most mornings in Nagpur, 74-year-old Ashok Tevani sits at a small table surrounded by stacks of old wedding invitation cards, chocolate boxes, and...
Most of us simply do the job we are assigned. We follow the rules, complete our duties, and move on. But sometimes, a few people go far beyond what...
As winter quietly fades and the days begin to stretch a little longer, March brings with it the gentle promise of spring. Gardens begin to wake up,...
On most evenings, Shravan Ranganathan sits with a book open on his desk and his laptop glowing beside it. At 16, he moves between fantasy worlds and...
When the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 were announced, one name that quickly inspired aspirants across the country was Ravi Raj,...
We tend to associate fitness with youth — with gym memberships, marathons, and early morning runs belonging to a younger generation. But caring for...
The holy month of Ramadan is more than fasting. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and compassion — a reminder that hunger should never stand...
The first look of Ranabaali has already sparked curiosity among fans. With Vijay Deverakonda appearing in a fierce, battle-hardened avatar and...
We often grow up believing that life’s biggest breakthroughs arrive in our twenties, when ambition is fresh, energy is high, and the world seems...
Innovation isn’t reserved for boardrooms or Ivy League classrooms. Sometimes, it begins with a simple inconvenience — like checking into a hotel...
We’re conditioned to believe that breakthrough ideas belong to the young — that disruption is a young person’s sport, powered by speed, risk,...
“We were extremely worried. But the way they handled everything made us feel safe, like we weren’t alone in this anymore.” The memory still sits...
Some actors perform their roles, and then some actors dissolve into them so completely that you forget there was ever a script. Think of the...
This article has been published in partnership with Aditya Birla Group. It once held nearly two lakh litres of water. By 2026, it held 700 kg of...
Many of us grow up believing that housewives can’t really “build” something big. That their world begins and ends within the four walls of a...
Real change rarely announces itself with grand speeches or flashing cameras. More often, it begins quietly — in a small room made available to...
What if a city’s biggest eyesore could become its most valuable asset? For years, a 100-acre mountain of waste loomed over Indore — 13 lakh metric...
For generations, scientists and innovators have quietly shaped the destiny of nations. But when women step into laboratories, fields, and research...
What happens when a small-town story from Manipur reaches the world’s biggest cinema stage? In a moment that quietly rewrote history, the Manipuri...
A teacher’s true impact isn’t measured in report cards — it’s measured in the lives they transform. The best teachers don’t just teach...
The room is full. As Chandini Gagana steps forward, the low hum of conversation fades. Students, doctors, activists, and policymakers turn their...
In most Indian homes, results don’t arrive quietly. They come with WhatsApp messages from relatives, neighbours casually inquiring about grades, and...
Most parents don’t notice the exact moment their child falls asleep. It usually happens between reminders about brushing teeth, packing school bags,...
Exams mean different things to different children. For some, they are simply assessments, but for others, they often carry the weight of expectations,...
When Aboli Jarit was eight, her body stopped growing. Doctors told her she might never walk again. In the years that followed, her kidneys failed,...
Imagine a world where healthcare feels as easy and comfortable as chatting with a friend. Where you’re treated with warmth and understanding, not...
On a small coconut farm in Mulgao, a village in North Goa, Rohan Nazareth has built a health-focused coconut brand that does three rare things at...