Raajwrita Dutta

They said the Desert Rose was too exotic. Too delicate. Not worth it. Jalandhar proved them all wrong. From a small village in Tamil Nadu, he built a blooming business around a plant that requires almost no maintenance, just sun, water, and love.

By demystifying food labels and exposing misleading marketing, Revant Himatsingka has helped three million Indians to take control of their health. His page ‘FoodPharmer’ has influenced major brands to reduce sugar and shaped nutrition literacy across schools and communities.

Uncover the stories of seven secret Indian villages where traditional lifestyles thrive, and history is woven into the very fabric of everyday life, awaiting discovery.

A former banker quietly built a Rs 5 lakh-a-month business in his home. No soil, no sunlight — just trays of nutrient-packed microgreens growing in a controlled secret space.

Smart Joules saves energy in hospitals. Bluencore Games turns play into climate awareness. Yet both struggled for funds until support from cKinetics helped them scale. Their journeys show why raising capital for sustainability is never simple, but always worth it.

Shy, tree-loving, and endangered, the red panda survives in only a few Himalayan forests. Here are six parks in India where you might be lucky enough to see one.

At Deep Griha Academy, students in Classes 7 and 8 are learning soil science hands-on and helping neighbouring farmers through a soil testing project. With rapid test kits, farmers get actionable data on pH, nutrients, organic carbon and more — improving yields and reducing fertiliser waste.

Kerala farmer S P Sujith Swaminikarthil cultivated a ‘pookkalam’ on six cents of land in Alappuzha, featuring over 25 varieties of flowering and edible plants. Blending Onam tradition with sustainable farming, his 24-metre-wide floral creation has drawn hundreds of visitors.

Mark your calendar: 18 September, 6 pm — The Better India Showcase 2025. Streaming the next day on digital platforms, free and open to all, as India’s changemakers take the stage.

A juvenile Indian gaur was rescued after being trapped in a waterbody in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Forest and fire officials worked tirelessly for hours, showcasing teamwork and compassion to save the animal, reminding us of the vital role of wildlife protection.