Authors

Leila believes in stories that move hearts, minds, and sometimes even systems. She leads the editorial at The Better India, working with words that spotlight everyday breakthroughs, grounded courage, and ideas that make the world a little softer and a little stronger. A postgraduate in psychology who wandered into the world of editorial, Leila has been writing and shaping stories for over 13 years. Her lens is always people-first, curiosity-led, and impact-driven.

Pranita Bhat is the Deputy Editor at The Better India with 11 years of experience turning powerful, real-life stories into pieces that spark change. She thrives on positive journalism and social impact stories — the kind that make you pause, smile, or think twice. When she's not chasing deadlines, she's chasing her twin girls around the house! A bookworm at heart and a spiritual soul, Pranita finds her calm in meditation, hand embroidery, and the occasional stolen moment with a good book.

Krystelle Dsouza is a senior correspondent at The Better India with over 5 years of experience in journalism. Her beats span feature stories, covering changemakers and those who disrupt the norm to spark revolutions. She also covers travel, culture, history and food. Krystelle is a firm believer in the ripple effect a good story can have in changing the world.

With a bachelor’s in english literature, a master’s in mass communication, and 60+ pieces in her portfolio, she thrives in both the chaos and the calm of storytelling from reporting and editing to brewing last-minute ideas. Her passions lie in journalistic writing blogs, features, news and exploring the intricacies of the human experience. When she’s not sniffing for the next great story, her nose is either buried in a good book or a hot cup of masala chai.