Visual Stories

Ardeshir’s predates Coca-Cola, which, records estimate, was invented in 1886, two years after Ardeshir’s started in a small rented barrack in Pune.

Sun-drenched fields of Andhra Pradesh burst with vibrant red chillies, a striking symbol of tradition, labour, and the bold flavours that define India’s culinary landscape.

From a small workshop in Assam, an artisan reimagined bamboo beyond furniture. By developing treatment methods that made it durable and long-lasting, he turned a fragile material into a sustainable building option for homes—creating local jobs and showing how traditional craft can power climate-friendly construction.

Hally War from Siej village, Meghalaya, has been awarded the Padma Shri for shaping a living root bridge he began learning as a child, guided by Khasi tradition.

India has reported Nipah virus cases. Let's quickly understand what the virus is, how it spreads, early symptoms, and the public health steps currently in place.

What would The Better India look like as a daily newspaper? This Newspaper Day, we reimagine our most-loved stories — from sustainability and farming to parenting and wildlife — on a classic front page.

Reflecting our cultural heritage, these Indian currency notes are steeped in history. Here’s the story behind their designs.

Far from bustling tourist spots, India’s offbeat winter beaches offer still waters, open skies, and stretches of sand that feel almost untouched.

Meet the Padma Award 2026 winners whose lifelong work in art, sport, service, and sustainability has created a lasting impact across communities in India.

Taking inspiration from Maharshi Karve, Babasaheb Keshav Narayanrao Deshmukh set up the Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), to start the first-ever residential school in Sagroli, Maharashtra committed to empowering girls through education.