Changemakers

As the week winds down, these four Indian stories offer something grounding and hopeful. From classrooms and celebrations to ponds and villages, they show how everyday choices are shaping greener communities.

The idea for The Better India didn’t begin in a newsroom, but over everyday moments of reading the news and asking uncomfortable questions. Anuradha Kedia and Dhimant Parekh share how that curiosity turned into a platform focused on solutions, changemakers, and stories that restore faith.

On Lucknow’s coldest nights, Shagun Pal, a 19-year-old college student, is working with Praan Foundation to take warmth to people living on the streets. Here’s how her winter drive is reaching those who need it most — and how you can help.

An IRS officer-turned-educator, Ravi Kapoor has mentored thousands of UPSC aspirants for free. Taking upon his 10 years of bureaucratic experience and masters in clinical psychology, Ravi's approach to UPSC mentorship has always kept mental fitness and motivation in focus.

From degraded farmland to Rs 1.61 crore worth of national and state honours, Yogeshwari Chatrugan Chaudhary led Dawwa’s transformation through solar power, sustainable farming, and people-led governance.

PotHoleRaja uses recycled plastic to repair potholes and build safer roads in India, reducing accidents while creating durable, eco-friendly infrastructure.

This Makar Sankranti, Surat streets buzz with colour and excitement, but a simple act of care by the police is turning heads. Here’s how a unique safety initiative is making the festival safer for bikers while spreading warmth across the city.

Hailing from Prayagraj, Abhinav Sinha started Chance2Sports in Pune with one belief: talent should never depend on money or postcode. The system he built from there now supports young squash players across India.

Once torn between expectations and ambition, Surbhi Gandhi chose to build a life on her own terms. Today, the chartered accountant is also a yoga trainer, content creator, and founder of the wellness brand Pro-Firo, inspiring thousands to chase their dreams.

From wooden spoons in a school canteen to sold-out eco-friendly tote bags, ‘Pahal’ is a reminder that meaningful change can begin early. Led by four teenage girls in Ghaziabad, this startup is turning small, everyday choices into a movement against plastic waste.