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Theyyam is a time-tested ritual that you can witness for yourself if you head to Kerala between October to May, when the villages come alive with this 1500-year-old ritualistic dance native to the state.

Keyur and Nishit Barad turned their father’s dream into reality by transforming a barren three‑acre plot into The Chlorophyll Estate — a lush forest stay with more than 800 trees and 140 plant varieties just an hour from Mumbai.

Bharath Rnkawat’s innovative Enlog device tackles electricity wastage, reducing power consumption by 23 percent. This solution has helped over 23,000 users save 4,800 MWh of power while significantly cutting costs and emissions.

See how micro-drones are improving leopard conservation in India by tracking rescued animals during their crucial return to the wild. This innovative technology allows forest officials to monitor without interference, supporting efforts to preserve India’s rich wildlife heritage.

A hub for education, most of the officers hailing from Madhopatti have high-flying careers across space, atomic research, judicial services and banking.

The Better India Showcase 2025 honours changemakers who build, teach, heal, and uplift, far from the spotlight. Join us this September as their stories of courage, care, and relentless action finally get the recognition they deserve.

After graduating with an engineering degree, a young woman from rural Karnataka faced a future with no job offers and just Rs 6,000 in household income. But a free 35-day training program changed everything—helping her build confidence, sharpen her skills, and land a ₹40,000/month job that transformed her family’s life.

Syed Alfatah Manzoor’s 300 square feet home garden is brimming with vegetables and fruiting plants, herbs and even has a fossil!

In Kerala’s Western Ghats, 20 local women are restoring a rainforest from the roots up. At Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, they’ve nurtured over 2,000 native plant species and brought back birds, frogs, and even signs of tigers — with no formal training, only care.

In a world of swipes and screens, Gen Z couples like Karan, Tanu and Rohit, Anaya are finding real love through unexpected moments of honesty and connection. From playlists to unfiltered conversations, their stories reflect how today’s youth is reshaping romance with intention, empathy, and patience.