Hyderabad

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.

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.

Discover how Hyderabad-based Ashok Rao turned his 2,000 sq ft rooftop into a flourishing garden with over 200 organic plant species, transforming his lifestyle post-retirement.

In Hyderabad, Ashok Rao transformed his 2,000-square-foot rooftop into a lush garden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 200 plants, including vegetables and fruits, his garden sustains him and his wife. A former banker, Ashok finds joy, health, and tranquility in gardening, crafting a vibrant post-retirement life.

From feeding the hungry to protecting nature, find a cause that speaks to you and start volunteering today.

Blending yoga with furry companions, 'Pawga' transforms wellness into a mission for animal adoption and welfare.

Hyderabad's Bowenpally market turns 10 tons of vegetable waste into electricity, biofuel, and jobs daily, cutting CO₂ emissions and powering a sustainable future.

‘Good to Grab’ is fighting climate change by reducing food waste from restaurants. By rescuing surplus meals and offering them at 50% discounts, the startup is saving over 10,000 plates from ending up in landfills.

Prathima Viswanath started 'Ammamma's, a packaged food business offering ready-to-cook chapatis, idli-dosa batter, & more, aiming to reduce kitchen time for mothers while delivering home-cooked meals.

Vaishnavi Anantha just couldn’t bear the endless classes and rote learning in traditional schooling. So she asked her parents to give her three months to test a new strategy. And, the results surprised them.