Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

Solar-powered health centres, terrific human development indicators (HDI) and the cleanest air in India — other districts would do well to borrow a leaf from Pathanamthitta's book! #Governance #HealthFirst

“My life’s message is that you can work for the betterment of any society, no matter your age, nationality or educational background,” says 70-year-old Caron Rawnsley. #Respect #RealLifeHero #Heritage

Forging rare public-private journeys, these officers gave up the perks and privileges of their bureaucratic careers to start out on their own!

Twice a week, Mohammed Sujathullah also distributes dinner to the homeless.

A Sanskrit scholar who never shied away from challenging orthodoxy, #Vidyasagar vigorously fought against child marriage, defended women’s right to education, and played a pivotal role in passing the Widow Remarriage Act.

From protecting the food on your plate from harmful microbes to purifying the wastewater coming out of your washing machine, this self-cleaning glass has the potential to transform people's lives! #IIT #Innovation

India’s first world-class photographer, this low-ranking engineer found his first patron in Maharaja Tukoji Rao II of Indore and was bestowed the title of “Raja Deen Dayal” by the Nizam of Hyderabad! #History #UntoldStories

“The percentages are just a number game. You will get many more chances to prove your caliber,” says District Collector Awanish Kumar Sharan, who scored 44.5% and 65% marks in Class 10 and 12 respectively. #Respect #Inspiration #Education

“With the farming season in full swing now, the water from the melting ice will be used to irrigate lands not just in Gya but in neighbouring villages as well", they say, speaking to The Better India in an exclusive interview. #Wow #EcoTourism #Ladakh

"When Danny Denzongpa was a star, nobody took my desire to become an actor as a joke. I never felt discriminated against, but at some level my features did stand in the way to getting roles. For example, no one would cast me as Hema Malini’s brother,” recalls Phonsok Ladakhi.