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When Dr Ruby Makhija became RWA secretary, she set out to fix one problem in her Delhi colony. Eight years later, not a single bag of waste has reached the landfill — and the numbers will surprise you.

From farmers and educators to doctors, water warriors, and young innovators — meet the nine changemakers honoured at Optum Presents The Better India Showcase 2025, supported by the M3M Foundation, whose vision is transforming millions of lives across India.

When Deeksha Chauhan saw the cruelty towards animals, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She resorted to creating hyper-realistic paintings and donating the proceeds to animal welfare.

Once seen as a threat to the planet, plastic is getting a second life, thanks to Yuvraj Singh Ahuja’s award-winning design company that turns discarded plastic waste into 100% recyclable planters and furniture.

KobSook, a sneaker brand is redefining inclusion and sustainability. From empowering differently-abled individuals as designers to crafting eco-friendly, Made-in-India footwear, Kobsook is more than just a brand—it’s a movement.

One of Delhi's first zero-waste colonies, Navjivan Vihar has set an example by its model of waste segregation and composting. Here's how this was achieved.

Delhi-based Madhuri Balodi and Aditya Aggarwal recall their ‘green’ wedding that was high on sustainability and low on cost.

Prashanta, CEO of Voltrider Private Limited, explains the features of the Volton Booty series of electric cycles, which come in three models, offering a battery range of 35 km to 150 km, and a top speed of 25 kmph.

Meet Yogeshwar and Sushma Bhalla, a couple from Delhi, who are two riding enthusiasts that have travelled the world and more together, enjoying long distances on their Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle.

Hailing from Delhi, Indian actor Anupam Tripathi is making waves with his performance on Squid Game, the newest show on Netflix.