Taking children trekking in India can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. The country offers several trails that…
Replacing Concrete, This Architect Helps Families Live in Naturally Built Mud Homes
On a typical summer afternoon in India, when the sun scorches the streets and the heat clings to your skin,…
Villagers United To Revive Elathur Lake, Creating a Safe Haven for 187 Bird Species in Tamil Nadu
Most mornings at Elathur Lake begin with a flutter. The still waters in Erode’s Nambiyur taluk (sub-district) suddenly ripple as…
When Floods Strike, Where Do Pets Go? Wayanad Leads With India’s First Animal Evacuation Hub
There is a natural disaster, and a family is forced to make a choice: leave their pets behind to save…
Battling Sexism, Tailing Wildlife
#thebetterindia “Wildlife isn’t for girls,” they said. Meet Aparupa Dey — a small-town girl from West Bengal who swapped a…
From Walking Barefoot To School To Neutralising Chemical Weapons
#thebetterindia Meet Dr Subith Vasu — from Kerala’s muddy fields to global acclaim. The barefoot boy who once studied under…