West Bengal

"She started with almost nothing. She fills my heart with pride every single day. Everyone in the village feels that way," says her farmer father, who earns a dollar a day.

How and when did India fall in love with the trusty pressure cooker? To unravel the answer, we need to go back to 1869, when a forgotten Indian inventor was born in West Bengal. #GreatIndianManufacturing

Lakhs of Indians are struggling in these unstable times. But it is heartening to see so many come forward to make a difference - either through financial support or the distribution of necessities. Here's how you too can lend a hand!

Locals gave up milk in tetra paks, instant noodles, chips, low-grade rice and pulses. "This means children get locally-grown nutritious food, reducing the consumption of processed food and plastic waste. It is a win-win for everyone.”

Preliminary reports suggest losses worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the state, with nearly reports already indicating that 45,000 people having been rendered homeless and counting. Here's how you can help lend a hand in rebuilding their lives. #PrayForBengal

“My income at the time was Rs 15-20 per day, and even that was not regular. On many days, I would just eat puffed rice as I could not afford a lunch-meal for myself.”

Becoming a mother through IVF, Anindita Sarbadhicari brought her son into this world entirely on her own. She wasn’t married and didn’t have a partner. Her decision to enter motherhood was a choice she controlled from the start.

Over his 40 years of hard work and dedication, Kalam Patua has mastered the Kalighat art that is often infused with humour, satire and socially relevant issues.

Worried about your pet at home? These services across India might help you get pet food or even access to vet.

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.