He couldn’t afford school fees, now teaches lakhs for free.

#thebetterindia Meet Vishal Tiwari, a tailor’s son from Bihar who turned struggles into strength. From teaching for survival at ₹5,000 a month to launching Study Bharat, he made quality education affordable. His simple methods, free ‘Har Ghar Shiksha’ batches, and digital reach are empowering lakhs of students to chase their dreams. Heroes like him are […]

Odisha Homemaker Sujata Agarwal Builds Saffron Business With Hydroponics

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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in March 2025. “Gardening is not just a hobbyfor me, it’s a constant journey of learning and discovering more about the flowers that surround me. The joy of watching something grow from Fnothing is a feeling I wish everyone could experience,” says Sujata Agarwal, a resident […]

Brings Healthcare to Railway Workers in Maharashtra Remote Areas

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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in February 2025. The sound of train whistles and the rumble of carriages define life in Bhusawal, a railway town tucked away in Maharashtra’s Khandesh region. Here, the railway isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a way of life. But while the town is well-connected by tracks, healthcare remains […]

Best Ways to Manage Soil Moisture After Monsoon Rains

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The monsoon season, with its rhythmic downpours and dramatic skies, brings life to the soil in a way nothing else can. Fields come alive with new growth, and the parched soil soaks in every drop like a long-awaited drink.  It is a season of abundance, but also one that leaves behind a specific challenge that […]

What happens when bees go on strike?

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There are about 20,000 species of bees in the world, each with unique flight patterns and flower preferences. Many have co-evolved with specific plants so perfectly that their size, shape, and behaviour match the flowers they pollinate. A world without bees Imagine waking up to find every flower shut tight, no honey on your toast, […]

Meet 22-YO Rupam Sonali, Who Cleared JPSC in Her First Attempt

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It was a quiet evening at the hospital in Ranchi when two sisters clutched their mother’s frail hands. Sixteen-year-old Rupam Sonali held her mother’s face gently, her eyes brimming with tears she refused to shed. Moments later, their world changed forever. For Rupam and her elder sister Rupali, life would never be the same again. […]

Biosphere in Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand: Rewilding with Wildlife

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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in August 20234. How do you usually wake up in the morning? Is it the doorbell, an alarm, or perhaps a family member? Now, imagine waking up to the calls of a leopard or a sambar deer instead! Jai Dhar Gupta experiences this every day at […]

GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health

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On September 22, India will simplify its GST rates into two main slabs, 5% and 18%, with a special 40% bracket for “sinful” and ultra-luxury goods. Many everyday foods get cheaper. For example, pizza bread will drop from 5% to zero and a long list of sugar-based products, including sugar-boiled confectionery, chocolates, jams, and fruit […]