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On a typical summer afternoon in India, when the sun scorches the streets and the heat clings to your skin, you step indoors hoping for respite. But instead, the walls seem to radiate the warmth right back at you. The fan spins faster, the air-conditioner hums louder — and still, the space feels heavy. It’s […]
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Most mornings at Elathur Lake begin with a flutter. The still waters in Erode’s Nambiyur taluk (sub-district) suddenly ripple as thousands of wings rise into the sky — pintails, storks, geese, and eagles painting the horizon. For the villagers who live around it, this sight is more than just beautiful. It is a reminder of
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There is a natural disaster, and a family is forced to make a choice: leave their pets behind to save themselves. ‘No family should ever have to choose between saving themselves or their animals. And no pet should be left behind.’ With this simple mission, Wayanad, Kerala — a district known for its lush hills,
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#thebetterindia “Wildlife isn’t for girls,” they said. Meet Aparupa Dey — a small-town girl from West Bengal who swapped a master’s in physics for the call of the wild. With no mentor but unshakable passion, she braved forests, stereotypes, and doubt to become a Nikon Ambassador featured by BBC Earth and Nat Geo. Today, she
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#thebetterindia Meet Dr Subith Vasu — from Kerala’s muddy fields to global acclaim. The barefoot boy who once studied under a dim lamp now pioneers hydrogen engines and green fuels. From topping Kerala’s engineering exam to Stanford PhD, his innovations destroy deadly weapons and power rockets. Proof that grit and education can rewrite destiny. #InspiringIndia#ScienceHeroes#Kerala#DrSubithVasu#IndianScientist#InspiringJourney#GreenEnergy#CombustionScience
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#thebetterindia Once a cow herder, Gujarat’s Ramesh Ruparelia now exports handcrafted Bilona ghee to 123+ countries. Through failure, debt, and sheer grit, he turned one cow’s gift into 40+ premium ghee varieties—some worth ₹2 lakh/kg. His journey proves: with resilience and roots in tradition, even humble beginnings can create global impact. #Inspiration#GheeEmpire#organicghee#RameshRuparelia#SuccessStory#BilonaGhee#OrganicFarming#InspiringJourney [Ghee Empire, Ramesh
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#thebetterindia From childhood newspaper costumes to today’s viral upcycling reels, I stitched dreams into reality. With no money for new clothes, Mom and I improvised—sparking my love for fashion. A corporate job funded my first sewing machine and “Fix With Me” series. People mocked, but brand deals followed. Even after losing Dad, his memory pushed
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For months, 16-year-old Aman Gujar from Rajasthan struggled with mathematics. No matter how much he revised the syllabus, his marks refused to rise. That changed when his school introduced an AI tutor. With steady practice and clearer explanations, Aman began to feel more confident — and when results came, his improvement was clear. Stories like
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#thebetterindia Once a crumbling ancestral home, Sukoon Baag in Bir is now a dreamy eco-farmstay. Engineer Shashi Thakur poured in his savings, revived local Pahari techniques, and transformed the 100-YO family house into a stunning, sustainable retreat. Stone walls, repurposed wood, cross-ventilation, and winter-sun windows create year-round comfort.Wake up to farm-fresh meals, glass-walled baths, and
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#thebetterindia Even as floodwaters fill my tiny Mumbai chawl, I never miss a day feeding 300+ stray dogs. With my husband and son, I drive an e-rickshaw bought on EMI, delivering meals, rescuing the injured, and nursing the sick—our true “animal family.” Mocked, blessed, even gifted an ambulance, I now spend ₹50k monthly. Their love
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