TBI Team

In the 1990s, when Himachal’s rivers faced destruction by dams, a humble teacher, Dile Ram, risked everything to protect Tirthan Valley’s ecosystem.

In Arunachal’s Ziro Valley, the Apatani tribe has grown rice and reared fish together for decades — a sustainable practice now eyed for UNESCO heritage status.

Inspired by her mother’s recipe, Mumbai’s Nitya launched Nei Native in 2021. Today, she earns Rs 10 lakh/month by making bilona-method ghee.

Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by the M3M Foundation — a national stage for India’s quiet changemakers, coming this September.

Thousands of birds fly from Europe and Central Asia to a wetland many Indians haven’t heard of. Parvati Arga, a Ramsar site in UP’s Gonda district, isn’t famous—but with oxbow lakes, over 150 species, and no crowds, it might be one of India’s best-kept birding secrets.

Started in 1989 with a small cart and big dreams, this father-son duo turned Ram Ki Bandi into Hyderabad’s most loved dosa destination.

Follow the remarkable life of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam — a leader, scientist, and India’s People’s President who showed generations how to dream big.

Here are 10 breathtaking Himalayan photos by Padma Shri photographer Anup Sah, who scaled peaks to capture nature’s purest beauty.

In coastal Tamil Nadu, 10,000 villagers joined hands with forest officials to revive the state’s largest mangrove forest. Using ancient knowledge and scientific design, they restored 2,057 hectares of dying wetlands—bringing back biodiversity, fish, and hope. This is the powerful story of nature’s comeback, led by the people who need it most.

When his banana crop fetched poor returns, Ashok Gade decided to innovate. His patented banana biscuits now bring in Rs 25 lakh annually and customers across India.