#thebetterindia Growing up in a tiny UP village, I fought expectations, rejection & even marriage pressure. From working in a Mumbai mall to designing for Gucci, Prada & Dior, my roots always stood out. But when I accepted myself, everything changed. Today, with millions of followers & endless love, I know—self-acceptance is power. #BeYourself #SelfAcceptance…
#thebetterindia From a 50 sq ft room in Kerala to running 8 thriving farms, ex-Merchant Navy officer Rahul Govind has turned mushroom farming into a ₹2 Cr/year success story! Founder of Monsoon Mushrooms, he grows rare varieties, trains farmers, and even created India’s first Mush Pellet for beginners. With 16K+ YouTube followers & statewide impact,…
Did you know that 80 percent of all toys end up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean? To tackle this growing plastic problem, architectVinu Danieldesigned a circular house with its exterior wall made out of Earth blocks, Mangalore tiles, and toys! Aptly named the Toy Storey, this unique house has about 6,200 discarded toys on…
High in the serene hills of Tawang lies a village that time seems to have forgotten. Nestled within Mukto circle, Mirba stands as a living museum of tradition — untouched by modernity yet alive with the warmth of its people. For over a thousand years, this little hamlet has quietly endured in the mountains that…
More than 60,000 entries. From a pink flamingo caught mid-scratch to a top shot of an Asian elephant navigating its way through toxic waste, the photographs in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition capture the astonishing beauty, diversity, and complexity of our natural world — and humanity’s deep connection to…
Trigger warning: mentions of suicide. This feature discusses suicide, suicidal thoughts, and mental health challenges. Please read with care, and take a break if you need to. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out for support. “Mujhse nahi ho paya (I couldn’t do it). I am sorry, Papa.”…
From Instagram feeds to health-focused TV shows, chia seeds have become a staple in many diets. These tiny seeds are known for their versatility and nutritional value. They have seamlessly found their way into our daily meals, from breakfast bowls to smoothies to baked goods. As they continue to dominate our diets, it is…
On most mornings, the first sound at Vidyakshetra is not the shrill ring of a bell. It is the soft notes of a flute. Somewhere under the neem trees, a student practises a raag (melodic framework). A few steps away, another child tightens yarn onto a loom. Two boys sweep the entrance before heading to…
#thebetterindia Amid Punjab’s floods, Sonia Chowdhary risked her life to save the voiceless. Every day, her family, 20 volunteers & cook wade through flooded lanes, and feed 1500+ strays. From abandoned puppies to injured mothers, each one is healed, loved & sheltered at Voiceless Voice Foundation. Together, we can save them. Will you join them…