The Better India

A hub for education, most of the officers hailing from Madhopatti have high-flying careers across space, atomic research, judicial services and banking.

In a home where animal rescues are part of daily life, 4-year-old Hridhima Patel is growing up with calm curiosity. Here’s how she’s learning to release turtles, care for birds, and spot injured wildlife.

Think becoming a pilot is only for the privileged few? Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide: from subjects in school and DGCA exams to flying hours, aviation schools, and costs, featuring expert insights from India’s youngest commercial pilot, Samaira Hullur.

Activist Nu Misra, who has an acquired physical disability, talks about the “gaze” of pity they have been subject to all their life, and how they navigate sexuality as a disabled person.

Balancing motherhood and storytelling with heart and passion, the moms of The Better India create videos that go viral and stories that inspire — all while being cheered on (and occasionally interrupted!) by their little ones. Every day is a whirlwind of chaos, love, and purpose.

The Better India has been selected as one of the four finalists of the prestigious ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year’ India Award for 2023, launched by Swiss non-profit Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Jubilant Bhartia Foundation.