India

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Meet five Indians improving sanitation through innovative, low-cost, and tech-driven solutions — from EcoSan toilets to digitised community facilities.

In Himachal’s Raulane Festival, a ‘fake male bride’ leads the village in a centuries-old tradition filled with masks, costumes and community-led rituals that bring people together.

Millions go hungry while India wastes tonnes of food daily. Discover these local initiatives, from the Robin Hood Army to Food ATMs and the Mumbai Dabbawalas, that are redirecting surplus food to those in need.

Started with just Rs 15000 in Odisha, Dahibara Express now pulls in Rs 1.8 crore, with 12 outlets across India and international expansion underway. Read how authenticity, flavour & franchise model fuelled its journey

After having been called the ‘Youngest Changemaker from Kashmir’ and the ‘Green Ambassador of Dal Lake’, Srinagar-based Jannat Patloo, who is 14 years old, strives only for one thing: to see Dal Lake clean and shining again. As a part of The Better India’s series for this Children’s Day, she writes a Letter to our leaders.

Strengthen your November harvest with crops that combat fluctuating weather. Gain insight into climate-resilient varieties, water-efficient practices, and sustainable farming methods that support consistent yields and soil vitality.

The elusive Rusty-Spotted Cat, the world’s smallest wild cat, has been recorded in West Bengal for the first time — a historic sighting in Purulia.

As visuals of the Red Fort blast circulate online, misinformation can spread faster than facts. Here’s how citizens can stay calm, share responsibly, and ensure social media becomes a source of help — not harm — during crises.

Journey into India’s night to find creatures like pangolins, civets, and owls. Learn about their habitats, behaviours, and how they survive in the darkness.