Krystelle Dsouza

In Goa’s Fontainhas, Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro is famed for its wood-fired bakes and Goan classics. Now run by André Mascarenhas’ grandson Warren and his mother Gletta, it is famous for its range of Swiss Rolls and Goan sweets like bebinca and pinag.

Showcasing the five education changemakers who have been nominated for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’ supported by the M3M foundation. They prove that benches and blackboards aren’t always the yardsticks for success.

Indira M put her life on hold to see to her family’s needs. Today, she’s ticking countries off her bucket list and encourages every mother to do so too.

Showcasing the five women who have been nominated for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’ supported by the M3M foundation. They build in silence, persist with strength, and change lives without needing recognition.

The buns and breads at these bakeries in Mumbai have held sway over the city’s breakfast choices for years now. Let’s explore.

From battling deadly diseases in remote forests to making cancer care affordable, these five doctors are redefining healthcare in India. Showcasing the nominees for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’, supported by the M3M Foundation — their innovations, compassion, and determination are taking lifesaving treatment to the country’s most underserved corners.

Dimple Kamra and Uppi turned a rocky patch of land in Tirthan Valley into ‘Gone Fishing Cottages’ — an eco-friendly mountain haven crafted with love and purpose.

This month, swap crowded cities for cobbled lanes and colonial charm. Puducherry offers a slice of France — with a South Indian twist. Think bougainvillaea-draped villas, cycling cafés, Creole cuisine, and calm you can carry home in 24 hours.

Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at the age of 15, Varun Anand found his calling in sports. This is a case in point for the power of transplants and how they can transform a life.

The Partition of 1947 resulted in bloodshed, violence and displacement. But it also shaped love stories during that time; one such was that of the couple, Balraj and Bhag Bahri Malhotra.