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Tamil Nadu is a state of rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Discover the positive and inspiring stories of this vibrant state with The Better India. From the ancient temples of Madurai to the serene beaches of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Join us on a journey of hope and celebration.

One Of The Oldest In The World, This Dam Exemplifies The Amazing Engineering Marvels Of India

By Shreya Pareek

Built around 2,000 years ago across the Cauveri River in Tiruchirapalli District of Tamil Nadu, the Kallanai Dam is still in excellent condition and used as a major irrigation dam even now. The dam has been inspiration to many modern day dams too due to amazing engineering. Read more to know about this unique example of the amazing architecture and engineering of ancient India.

These Women Walk And Talk Non-Stop So They Can Improve Hygiene And Sanitation In Their Villages

By India Water Portal

Meet the women who strongly believe that there is a spirit of ownership among villagers that can be tapped into by someone within their own community. And to honour this belief, they walk for miles each day to inform and educate people about sanitation and water issues. These are the wonderful Water and Sanitation Promoters of rural Tamil Nadu.

She captained an under-19 women's cricket team and after her disability is inspiring thousands!

By Ipsita Sarkar

She had physical and mental sufferings of her own. But instead of grieving about them, she chose to draw lessons from these and reach out to others with a similar or worse plight. Preethi Srinivasan is a quadriplegic but that’s not what defines her. She chalks out and realizes plans to help other people with severe disabilities to stand on their own feet with dignity.

Sevalaya - Service For All

By Vasudha Rao

Read about a remarkable organization working from villages in Tamil Nadu, and exemplifying service in its every deed. With various initiatives ranging from orphanages and a school to medical care and an old-age home, it is interesting to note how they manage the many activities, and how these complement each other and come together as one cohesive whole.