Meet The Lawyer Fixing Bengaluru, One Street At A Time
#thebetterindia For 11 years, Amith Amarnath has been fixing Bengaluru—one street at a time. What began in 2014 as cleaning a garbage-filled park has grown into Youth For Parivarthan, reviving 400+ spots with paint, benches & greenery. Every Sunday, volunteers show up, proving real change starts when we treat every street as our home. #Bengaluru#ChangeMakers#YouthForParivarthan#CleanIndia#GreenIndia#CommunityAction […]
California offers free preschool for all 4 year olds but thousands are still missing out: What’s keeping families from signing up?
California offers free preschool for all 4 year olds but why are thousands missing out? California’s decision to make Transitional Kindergarten (TK) available to all 4-year-olds starting in the 2025-26 school year marks one of the most ambitious early childhood education reforms in U.S. history. Framed as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, TK is […]
Even As Her Home’s Flood, Mumbai’s Animal Mom Cooks For 300+ Strays
#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 […]
University of Michigan to launch $50 million civil discourse centre after campus tensions over the Charlie Kirk incident
The University of Michigan (U-M) has announced the creation of a $50 million Institute for Civil Discourse, set to open by spring 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen respectful dialogue, academic engagement, and democratic participation at a time when public life is increasingly marked by polarisation. A university-wide commitment The new institute will operate as […]
Engineer Builds Dream Farmstay In Bir
#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 […]
Republicans vs Democrats: Who’s more welcoming to international students in the US?
Republicans vs Democrats: Who supports international students more in the US? International students have long been a cornerstone of US higher education. They bring diverse perspectives to lecture halls, contribute billions to the economy, and often play a crucial role in cutting-edge research across STEM, business, and the arts. Yet, despite these contributions, Americans’ views […]
She Stitched Her Dreams Into Reality
#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 […]
Mark Welsh education and career path: From Air Force Academy and Harvard fellowships to Texas A&M presidency
Mark Anthony Welsh III, who recently stepped down as president of Texas A&M University, has lived a life defined by discipline, service, and leadership. His journey weaves through four decades in the U.S. Air Force, advanced education at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, corporate governance, and finally academic administration. From the Air Force […]
From Cow Herder To 8 Crore Ghee Empire
#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 […]
DUSU Election Result 2025: ABVP Wins 3 Posts, NSUI Secures Vice President – Full Winners List |
The 2025 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections concluded with a decisive outcome, as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) claimed three out of four central panel posts. Aryan Maan, ABVP’s presidential candidate, emerged at the forefront, while the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) secured the Vice President’s post through Rahul Jhansla.The elections, […]