India

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.

In 1983, 81 Indians built India’s first Antarctic base — Dakshin Gangotri — in just 60 days. Among them were Aditi Pant & Sudipta Sengupta, the first Indian women to set foot on Antarctica.

From spicy misal pav to sweet bebinca, explore India’s hidden street foods and discover unique local snacks that tell stories of tradition and taste.

Escape the crowds and explore India’s most peaceful offbeat destinations, from hidden valleys and misty forests to remote monasteries and untouched natural wonders.

In Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, farmers sell everything from neem leaves and seeds to soil and stones used in medicines — a market unlike any other in India.

Dr Shirley Vasu, Kerala’s first woman forensic surgeon, spent 40 years inside mortuaries uncovering truths buried in silence. From the Soumya and Safiya cases to 15,000 post-mortems, her courage turned science into justice.