More than seven decades of science for peace
An acronym that stayed… Late in the 1940s, following the end of World War II, a small number of visionary scientists – including Danish physicists Niels Bohr and French physicist Louis de Broglie – became aware of the need for Europe to have a world-class physics research centre. By December 1951, with some assistance from […]
This Grandmother Performs Flow Art To Feed Her Grandkids
#thebetterindia At 9, she spun sticks to survive. At 12, she was married. By 40, widowed. Soon, she lost her children too. But grief couldn’t stop Shantabai. Today at 88, this “Warrior Aaji” is mother to 20 kids, raising them with her only skill—lathi-kathi. Every rupee feeds and educates them. Her fight proves: love has […]
How a Bihar Teacher Is Changing the Way Kids Learn Safety
#thebetterindia Khushboo Kumari from Bihar is turning pain into purpose. Through role-play and gentle lessons, she teaches kids about good and bad touch—giving them the courage to say NO, shout for help, and speak up. Her videos went viral, inspiring governments and millions across India. A true #DigitalGuru, Khushboo is making classrooms safer, one child […]
Creator For Good Of The Year : Revant Himatsingka (FoodPharmer)
#thebetterindia He turned down corporate crores to wage a war for truth—and he won. Revant Himatsingka (foodpharmer) used his camera not for clout, but for change. His hard-hitting reels exposed deceptive food labels, forced big brands to reformulate, and sparked a nationwide #ReadTheLabel movement. He faced legal threats but stood his ground, proving that one […]
India’s first building that floats when floods strike
#thebetterindia When Kerala’s floods destroyed thousands of homes in 2018, friends Nanma Gireesh and Ben K George dreamed of a safer future. Their creation, AmphiNest, is India’s first floating house — built on a concrete base that rises with water while staying anchored by strong pillars. Affordable, eco-friendly, and retrofit-ready, it’s giving families hope against […]
Visually Impaired Man Educates 100+ Blind Girls
#thebetterindia At just 3, Dattu Agarwal lost his vision. People said he’d be a burden — but he became a professor, teaching for 35 years. In 2007, he opened Matoshree Ambubai, a free residential school for blind girls. From 4 students to 75+, these girls now study, sing, play, and dream. But the school struggles […]
Lost Everything, Didn't Give Up, Became 'Ashu Sir' For Millions!
#thebetterindia From tiffin delivery boy to YouTube’s favourite science teacher Meet Ashu Ghai, who turned struggle into strength and classrooms into adventures. Once teaching just 2 students, today his channel Science and Fun has 5M followers and 3.7B views! Breaking taboos, simplifying tough concepts, and inspiring millions — Ashu Sir proves education is not rote […]
Rejected a Government Job, This Village Boy Now Runs a Multi-Crore EdTech
#thebetterindia Born to a soldier, Vivek was expected to land a government job. But life’s challenges turned him into “Vivek Bhaiya,” a beloved online teacher. From 12-hour marathon classes to losing—and reclaiming—his YouTube channel, he built Exampur, now guiding 13M students and employing 600+. Proof that passion and grit can outshine tradition. : #DigitalGurus#InspiringIndia#Exampur#VivekBhaiya#EdTechSuccess#StartupIndia#TheBetterIndia [Education […]
Ex-Engineer Earns Rs 12 Lakh & Trains Farmers
Step into the lush, low-waste fields of Jayramnagar in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur, and you might catch a whiff of something extraordinary — a natural aroma that’s not just transforming the air but also the lives of farmers. At the heart of this green revolution is Lokesh Patade, a former electrical consultant who swapped high-pressure boilers for […]
Social Changemaker Of The Year : Mittal Patel
#thebetterindia Some dreams are personal. Some destinies are universal. Mittal Patel dreamt of the IAS but discovered her purpose was far greater: becoming the voice for those who had been silenced for generations. For over 20 years, she has fought not for glory, but for the most basic human right—identity. Securing voter IDs and ration […]