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Sanchari Pal
A lover of all things creative and happy, Sanchari is a biotech engineer who fell in love with writing and decided to make it her profession. She is also a die-hard foodie, a pet-crazy human, a passionate history buff and an ardent lover of books. When she is not busy at The Better India, she can usually be found reading, laughing at silly cat videos and binge-watching TV seasons.
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As the first and highest-ranking female officer in the national police force, Kiran Bedi earned a reputation for being tough yet innovative during her 35 years on the job. Currently using her administrative experience to transform Puducherry for the better, the fiery lady talked to TBI about her journey, her struggles, her views, and a lot more.
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The IFAW-WTI Wildlife Rescue Centre in Kaziranga is India's first scientifically managed wildlife rehabilitation and reintroduction programme. Here's the heartwarming story of Dr. Bhaskar Choudhary, the hardworking vet who has played a pivotal role in the success of this incredible programme.