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Most real heroes never trend, but they change lives every day. From farmers to teachers, this rap anthem captures their fight for impact. Created as the official anthem of The Better India Showcase 2025, it’s raw, powerful, and unmissable.

Conservationist Krithi Karanth has spent three decades addressing India’s human–wildlife conflict. Her work through initiatives like Wild Seve and Wild Shaale has now won global recognition with the McNulty Prize.

Once mocked for his roots and Avadhi accent, Saurabh Pandey turned rejection into resilience. From designing for Gucci, Prada, and Dior to making millions laugh, his story proves self-acceptance is true power.

Discover how ex-scientist Kamini Singh used her research to build Doctor Moringa Pvt Ltd, creating 22 moringa products and transforming incomes of rural farmers across UP.

Kerala farmer S P Sujith Swaminikarthil cultivated a ‘pookkalam’ on six cents of land in Alappuzha, featuring over 25 varieties of flowering and edible plants. Blending Onam tradition with sustainable farming, his 24-metre-wide floral creation has drawn hundreds of visitors.

Chandrashekhar Mandal started Digital Labour Chowk to support daily wage labourers by connecting them with employers through an online platform. Inspired by the struggles of blue-collar workers in his family and hometown, he aims to provide them with dignity, identity, and a steady income.

From breakfast ideas to sweets to end your meal with an Indian dessert, these seven grandmothers in India turned their love for cooking into successful food businesses. By sharing their cherished dishes and secret recipes, they show how senior citizens can start new ventures and thrive.

A senior medical officer from Barmer, Dr Jogesh Choudhary, turned a failed experiment into a flourishing sandalwood farm. Inspired by Karnataka’s plantations, he blends science, patience, and passion to grow a forest in the harsh desert climate.

From slash-and-burn slopes to a thriving green sanctuary, Dharana at Shillim shows how one family’s decades-long eco-restoration is blending science, tradition, and community for a sustainable future.

Planning a vacation? Here's a list of homestay recommendations from across India's tea plantations, with a chance to understand the process of tea production.