Khushi Arora

As winter forest fires swept Uttarakhand and snow failed across the Himalayas, Kishan Lal and his daughter Kalpana’s 35-year effort revived Himachal’s Batahar forest, showing how care, time, and trees still shape mountain survival.

Across Indian campuses, students and teachers are creating real change beyond classrooms. Better Campus is The Better India’s upcoming national platform to spot, share, and amplify these stories — so impact can travel further and inspire others.

A scroll-stopping list, four very different stories, and a moment that feels bigger than awards. When Indian cinema shows up at the Oscars like this, it is worth paying attention to what it is saying to the world.

Birdev grew up following grazing routes and daily responsibilities in rural Maharashtra. Years later, that same discipline carried him into the IPS. This story traces the long, patient journey between the two.

From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.

Captured at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a fleeting wildlife moment has taken Baiju Patil to the top of global photography. This is the story of patience, time, and a photograph that made history.

On a January evening at IIT Bombay’s E-Cell event, Sheena and Karan Khurana walked onto a stage with a frozen espresso shot and 10 minutes to tell Zenma Coffee’s story. What followed brought belief, mentorship and a turning point for the startup she built with her brother Karan.

Step into a place where elephants, lions and penguins stand tall without taking a breath. At Noida’s Jungle Trail, more than 650 metal animals turn discarded waste into a living landscape, inviting families to wander through zones that feel alive in their own gentle way.

Nauroti Devi spent her early years breaking stones for a few rupees. Years later, she learned to read, embraced technology, and earned her village’s trust. Knowledge opened doors she once could not reach.

When women from villages and cities reached Jaipur for Rajasthan’s first state Ghoomar Festival, no one expected the energy they would create together. The moment 6100 women stepped into the dance, the park shifted into colour, rhythm and a record now held by Asia Book Records.