It almost always starts the same way… At first it is only a slight feeling of tension in the calves. Then your legs become heavy – as if someone had poured molten lead into them. In the evening you finally sit down on the sofa, take off your socks – and see those deep grooves…
The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in February 2025. The sound of train whistles and the rumble of carriages define life in Bhusawal, a railway town tucked away in Maharashtra’s Khandesh region. Here, the railway isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a way of life. But while the town is well-connected by tracks, healthcare remains…
The antioxidant properties of broccoli, beetroot, and black coffee can help fight against poor diet, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle—all of which lead to liver failure or cancer. Fatty liver is among the fastest-growing health concerns across the world – mostly due to poor diets, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles. While it often progresses without noticeable symptoms,…
It was a quiet evening at the hospital in Ranchi when two sisters clutched their mother’s frail hands. Sixteen-year-old Rupam Sonali held her mother’s face gently, her eyes brimming with tears she refused to shed. Moments later, their world changed forever. For Rupam and her elder sister Rupali, life would never be the same again….
The monsoon season, with its rhythmic downpours and dramatic skies, brings life to the soil in a way nothing else can. Fields come alive with new growth, and the parched soil soaks in every drop like a long-awaited drink. It is a season of abundance, but also one that leaves behind a specific challenge that…
#thebetterindia Meet Vishal Tiwari, a tailor’s son from Bihar who turned struggles into strength. From teaching for survival at ₹5,000 a month to launching Study Bharat, he made quality education affordable. His simple methods, free ‘Har Ghar Shiksha’ batches, and digital reach are empowering lakhs of students to chase their dreams. Heroes like him are…
#thebetterindia They said life was over when I lost my legs. But I chose to rise stronger. From driving an e-rickshaw to stepping into the gym, every rep rebuilt my will. Today, I’m winning competitions — tomorrow, I aim for nationals. Because strength isn’t in the body, it’s in the spirit to rise again.~Galib Khan…
#thebetterindia “I left teaching to become a clown—and found my true calling. From hospital wards to refugee camps, I’ve seen how a red nose and a smile can heal where medicine cannot. What began with 5 volunteers is now Clownselors, bringing hope to children, families, even soldiers.” Want to spread joy with them? Join them…
#thebetterindia “At 18, I was just a student.But one starving mother dog changed everything. From being called “dirty” for feeding strays to nourishing 200 dogs daily, rescuing, adopting, and even sending disabled dogs abroad—this isn’t a hobby, it’s my calling. Choose compassion. Sterilize, don’t stigmatize. When you feed them, they respond with love—not fear.”~ Anoushka…