Dr Cuterus Explains Contraception Options, Myths & Safe Choices for Couples
Conversations about birth control often begin with hesitation, sometimes even silence. In many families, women quietly carry the responsibility, while men remain on the sidelines. But as doctors remind us, contraception works best when it is a shared decision. “Choosing the right contraception or birth control is a joint responsibility of the couple,” says Dr […]
The Science Quiz: Scientists and pseudoscience
Visual: Name this Nobel laureate who, among other things, minimised the role of HIV in causing AIDS and said DNA emitted low-frequency signals that could leave a “memory” in water. Q: Visual: Name this Nobel laureate who, among other things, minimised the role of HIV in causing AIDS and said DNA emitted low-frequency signals that […]
Revant Himatsingka ‘FoodPharmer’ Empowers 3 Million Indians to Decode Food Labels
What if the secret to better health was hidden right there on the back of your food packet — if only you knew how to read it? Meet Revant Himatsingka, aka ‘FoodPharmer’, who traded his high-flying Wall Street career for a mission to decode the labyrinth of food labels and expose the truths behind India’s […]
Health Changemaker Of The Year: Dr Ravi Kannan
#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 […]
Watch Now | Integrating AI Into India’s Renewable Energy Journey
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 – […]
She conquered Mount Everest at 64!
#thebetterindia At 64, Alka Vyas from Gujarat fulfilled a 30-year-old promise—climbing to Everest Base Camp! Married young and balancing family, work at ONGC, and responsibilities, she never let go of her dream. After retirement, she braved icy winds, rugged mountains, and doubt to stand at the world’s roof.Her tears of joy say it all: it’s […]
How L&T & Project Mumbai’s Recycled Plastic Products Are Transforming Community Spaces
Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) neighbourhood identifies as an urban sprawl. Towering offices cast their concrete shadows on the pavement below; their boxy silhouettes sometimes punctured by the welcome shadow of trees. The shade is a good respite. And on one particularly busy Mumbai afternoon, while in the area, I spotted another such respite — […]
Auto Driver’s Daughter Becomes World Champion
#thebetterindia From Rohtak’s dusty streets to Liverpool’s world stage, 24-YO Minakshi has punched through poverty and doubt. Backed by her parents’ grit and coach Hooda’s faith, she rose from a rented auto to Youth Nationals gold, ITBP pride, and now India’s first women’s 48kg world champion. Her stunning win over Olympic medallist Nazym Kyzaibay isn’t […]
Why does sadness cause us to shed tears?
One explanation is that crying helps the body manage stress. | Photo Credit: Louis Galvez/Unsplash A: Sadness can sometimes overwhelm the body to the point that it produces tears. These tears, called emotional tears, are different from the ones that keep our eyes moist or flush out irritants like dust or vapours from cut onions. […]
India’s First Ever Gold In Speed Skating
#thebetterindia Fast. Fierce. Unstoppable. Chennai’s Anandkumar Velkumar just made history—winning India’s first-ever GOLD at the Speed Skating World Championships! From cracked badminton courts to the world stage, this 15-year dream turned reality proves no dream is too distant. Bronze in 500m, Gold in 1000m—Anand, you’ve made a nation proud! :flag-in::muscle: #SpeedSkating#IndiaPride#AnandkumarVelkumar#IndiaGold#WorldChampionships#Chennai#SportsInspiration#ProudIndia [Speed Skating, Anandkumar Velkumar, […]