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In a world where land and water are running out, a quiet farming revolution is taking root — right in people’s backyards and terraces. Aquaponics is an innovative farming technique that integrates hydroponics and aquaculture, enabling the simultaneous cultivation of fish and plants using minimal resources. In this system, plants are grown in water while […]
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When arthritis took away much of her mobility in 2019, Soumita Basu found herself struggling with the simplest of tasks. Getting dressed, something she had always done without thought, now left her drained. Her mother, Amita, was her only support. She recalls how even basic routines became a battle. “Taking a bath or just moving
If AI is to take off in India, why not have it go hand-in-hand with renewable energy? The experts have spoken on how the future can be cleaner, smarter, and more equitable. Missed the conversation? Catch the episode here: it’s packed with insights on how tech can truly fuel our future. Watch the full episode here –
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#thebetterindia In a world where healthcare can often mean financial ruin, he built a sanctuary of hope. Dr. Ravi Kannan believes that no one should have to choose between treatment and survival. He transformed a small unit into a world-class, nearly-free cancer care centre, treating over 70,000 patients with not just medicine, but with free
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It was an unseasonal spell of October rain that flattened a cabbage crop in a Vadodara school. A group of children stood speechless before it, then tears rolled down their cheeks. Weeks of careful tending had been washed away in a single downpour. For Hitarth Pandya, who had guided them through the process, this was
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Can despair over parched land be turned into a Rs 3,475 crore net annual income for over 18 lakh people? Meet Rajasthan’s Amla Ruia, who is reviving water — and hope — in hundreds of villages through traditional harvesting practices. Shining the spotlight on Amla Ruia Partnering with local communities, Amla weaves together ancestral knowledge
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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in September 2023. In the summer of 2017, Prasad Phadke had just quit his lucrative corporate job and embarked on an interesting venture aimed at addressing a pressing public health concern. Working in close collaboration with scientists and other like-minded persons, Prasad had begun developing a
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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in January 2025. Imagine a childhood where the jungle was your playground, a world of endless wonder and danger. A world where farming was a distant dream, and survival depended on what the forest provided. This was the reality for young Sarbeswar Basumatary, growing up in
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