Vidya Gowri Venkatesh

Once marked by poverty and insurgency, Gumla is now a model district. IAS Sushant Gaurav’s ragi mission empowered 30,000 farmers and boosted nutrition.

In disaster-prone Wayanad, a shelter is making sure no family has to choose between their own safety and the lives of their animals.

When 17-year-old football coach Raghav Rai noticed malnourished children in Delhi’s bastis, he decided to act. With help from a local NGO and a gardening expert, he launched ‘Gardens of Hope’ — turning terraces into lush kitchen gardens that now feed 42 families fresh, organic produce.

As visuals of the Red Fort blast circulate online, misinformation can spread faster than facts. Here’s how citizens can stay calm, share responsibly, and ensure social media becomes a source of help — not harm — during crises.

From cycling 10 km to practice after farm chores to lifting the World Cup, Uma Chetry’s story is one of grit and grace. The first woman cricketer from Northeast India to become a world champion.

Every morning, 70-year-old Ajay Agarwal walks into a forest of green — on his terrace. Built without soil, his Pune garden, made of dry leaves and cow dung, now cools his home and nourishes his family.

What if the next wave of health technology comes from those who are in their early 20s? The Better India gets candid with Chennai-based angel investor SenthilKumar Rajendran to understand how student innovators can bridge the gaps in healthcare with AI.

From mawa gujia to Tirunelveli’s ukkarai, these traditional Diwali recipes once filled Indian homes with the aroma of ghee, cardamom, and celebration. Here’s a look at five festive favourites worth reviving — complete with easy recipes to try this season.

From metros to small towns, thousands of women log in every week to access free workshops, mentorship, and resources through 46 XX Foundation.

Between C-sections, breastfeeding challenges, and emotional trauma, these women found strength in their support systems — from a husband who asked the right questions to in-laws who quit their jobs to help.