South 24 Parganas

For 100+ years, West Bengal’s Mathurapur has hosted Bhanga Mela, a fair where broken pots, cracked pans & old radios are repaired, reused & find new homes.

Despite multiple threats to her own life, she never backed down. Nearly five years after her untimely passing, The Better India pays tribute to this unique soul.

Tens of millions of people daily drink water that significantly increases their risk of cancer and other deadly diseases. This must end!