Vidya Gowri Venkatesh

Since November 2024, Cafe Delhi Heights and the Neighbourhood Woofs have turned 5,500 kg of leftover food from its Red Fort outlet to feed hundreds of dogs across the city. At the heart of the initiative is Shirin Batra and Ayesha Christina Benn, who are dog lovers and social workers.

From treat thieves and couch kings to coffee lovers and loyal companions, meet the furry colleagues who turn TBI’s workdays into moments of joy.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrate with joy while caring for the planet. From clay and turmeric to colourful paper folds, families — especially children — can create their own eco-friendly Ganapati idols at home. Here are some fun, simple, and sustainable ideas to try.

From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, for proving that online content can spark lasting offline impact.

From jasmine and dragon fruit to tomatoes and ash gourd, Mala Raghavan’s rooftop garden not only feeds her family but also fills her life with purpose and peace. Here’s how she did it and you can do it too!

For many of us, the monsoon isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood rainy-day memories they hope to relive with their own children.

What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholeshwar Palange has grown and donated over 1 lakh saplings — turning a parking lot into a thriving nursery and involving his entire family in the mission.

Every morning in Goa, local bakers rise early to bake breads that have fed generations. From crusty Undo to soft Poie, these are more than food—they’re a slice of the state’s history.

Meet three women sarpanches from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh who are transforming rural India. One rescued a child bride. One broke caste barriers. One led menstrual health drives. Together, they show how women-led governance brings dignity, inclusion, and bold change where it’s needed most—at the heart of India’s villages.

Ranbir Kaur starts her mornings at 5 to sell homemade fruit cream. Locals know her as ‘Aunty Ji’— a name now going viral.