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Vidya Gowri VenkateshThe Better India |
It often begins with a late-night Google search. A teenager worried about irregular periods types symptoms into a search bar. A parent watches three...
Every morning, long before most of Delhi wakes up, 77-year-old Natarajan begins his day with a mission. By 4 am, he is already working to ensure that...
By afternoon in Agra, the heat settles heavily over construction sites, roadside corners and tree-lined stretches where birds gather in search of...
The craft that created Mohenjo-daro's iconic Dancing Girl is still alive in India today. Yet the tradition that has endured for 4,500 years could...
Under a bougainvillaea tree in Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park, three cousins tried to make two books last between them. By the end of the afternoon, the...
As the first light spread across Goa’s rice fields, farmers heading out for long days of work carried more than tools and seeds. Alongside them...
When Kerala-based entrepreneur Beena Tom began turning fruits and flowers from her backyard into homemade jams, pickles, squash, juices, and chips,...
For years, millions of women have known the condition as PCOS or PCOD — terms often associated with irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, acne,...
Motherhood is often spoken about in the language of sacrifice, care, and quiet strength. But across India, mothers are also building businesses,...
Long queues, chaos, disappointment, and exhaustion — this is what many people awaiting a new LPG connection are currently facing at gas agencies...
Have you ever paused to notice how your body begins to feel different as you move through your 30s? For many women, this phase brings subtle shifts....
The morning rush has just begun. Vehicles hum past the busy road, commuters hurry to work, and the city slowly wakes up to another day. But in the...
For decades, the global fashion industry has quietly depended on a small city in southern India. T-shirts, cotton basics, and knitwear worn by...
Just before the sun has risen, at around 5.30 in the morning, the kitchen of co-sisters Bhavani and Chitra is already alive. The air is thick with the...
Every year, thousands of Indian women are affected by a largely preventable disease. Cervical cancer continues to be one of the biggest health threats...
Since November 2024, Delhi Cafe Heights and the Neighbourhood Woofs have turned 5,500 kg of leftover food from its Red Fort outlet to feed hundreds of...
From treat thieves and couch kings to coffee lovers and loyal companions, meet the furry colleagues who turn TBI’s workdays into moments of joy.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrate with joy while caring for the planet. From clay and turmeric to colourful paper folds, families — especially...
From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better...
From jasmine and dragon fruit to tomatoes and ash gourd, Mala Raghavan’s rooftop garden not only feeds her family but also fills her life with...
For many of us, the monsoon isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood...
What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholewar Palange has grown and donated...
What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholewar Palange has grown and donated...
Meet three women sarpanches from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh who are transforming rural India. One rescued a child bride. One broke caste barriers....