Clik here to view.
RECAP: Some Of India’s Greatest Achievements In The Last Decade That Made Us...
It’s been 67 years since we got independence. We have gained some things and lost some. Every year we start afresh and promise to bring a change. India as a country has also traveled a long way since...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How This Survivor Of An Acid Attack Rebuilt Her Life And Is Now Helping Other...
A horrifying acid attack changed Haseena Hussain’s life leaving her visually impaired. But she emerged as a winner and is today changing lives of other such victims. The incident that happened over a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet Wipro’s First Visually Impaired Marketing Manager
Ankit Jindal lost his eyesight when he was in his teens. But he did not let his disability come in his way, and today he is a successful Marketing Manager at Wipro. From following an ambitious career...
View ArticleClik here to view.
24 Best Loved And Most Powerful Inspiring Stories Of 2014!
Here are some of the most compelling stories and videos of 2014 that we featured on The Better India. Relive the year’s most amazing moments in case you missed out on them earlier. 2014 has been an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Letter From A Reader: How My Life Changed When I Discovered The Better India...
Manabi sent us a Thank You note on the last day of 2014. It touched us so deeply that we just had to share with everyone! Do read it below and tell us if we reached out to you in any way like this!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This Blind Chess Player Can Play Against 10 Perfectly Visioned Players...
Though visually impaired since birth, Mohammed Salih did not let his disability come in his way and became a national level chess player. He can play against renowned players with perfect vision and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet The Fearless Female Fire Fighters of Rajasthan
Did you think that fire fighting was something that only men could do? Think again, as you meet these fearless female fire fighters of Rajasthan who are living on the edge. From dousing the most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MY VIEW: I Never Imagined These Things Could Happen In India. But In 2014,...
Note that this story is not created by TBI’s Editorial team. In the MY VIEW section, we highlight some of the most pertinent and interesting letters and opinions sent to us by our readers. Have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Polo Grounds Manager, Artist Or Entrepreneur – There’s Nothing The Modern...
Meet the bold, vibrant and ambitious breed of young Kashmiri women who are independent and confident in this book by author Manisha Sobhrajani. Rising above the continuous turmoil that the state faces,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Made Sitara Devi Become The First Brahmin Woman To Perform Kathak On...
Sitara Devi could not only effortlessly depict the deep affection Kaushalya felt for her son Rama but also perfectly illustrate the fury of Shiva through ‘tandava’. She is no more with us but she will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Man Who Carved A Road Through The Mountain So His People Could Reach A...
Indians: there are over 1.2 billion of us. Most of us live in rural India; many, in urban slums. Every day, millions of our fellow countrymen struggle against the odds to eke out a life of dignity. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Dr. Shanta, Grand Niece Of CV Raman, Is Making Cancer Care More...
Dr. V Shanta has been at the forefront of finding affordable cancer care in India for over six decades now. Know all about her journey from choosing medicine as a career in spite of coming from a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Old Tyres And Cobblers’ Skills Have Come Together To Make Fashionable...
A team that is helping you become both environment friendly and fashionable at the same time! Have you tried any of these amazing shoes made out of old tyres? Read more to know how Paaduks is making...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Did You Know The World’s First Twin Sisters To Scale The Seven Top Summits Of...
Excelling in academics, writing, dancing – Nungshi and Tashi Malik have done it all. But their biggest achievement so far is conquering some of the highest peaks in the world. The duo has found a place...
View ArticleClik here to view.
VIDEO: The Traffic Cop Who Moonwalks On The Street To Manage Traffic
Ranjeet Singh, a traffic cop in Indore, smoothly dances his way on busy roads to make sure people follow traffic rules. Watch the amazing video of this cop in action. India has always struggled with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How One Man Turned A Village Into An Alcohol And Tobacco Free Zone
Meet the man who has literally transformed the fate of a village by making it alcohol and tobacco free, by providing better employment and education and even increasing the marriage age of girls....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Heartwarming Tale Of A Friendship That Defeated Disability
Bharath put his own career at stake to help his friend Ashwin become India’s first Engineer with Cerebral Palsy. From going against family and society to sacrificing four years of your life just so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What The 24 Kids Who Won The National Bravery Awards This Year Did Will Both...
Meet the 24 bravehearts who showed immense courage and saved many lives by their presence of mind and bravery. From jumping into deep waters to jumping into deadly fires, from throwing mangoes at a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
He Rowed A Boat To Sri Lanka Every Night To Rescue Destitute Children From War
He was detained, warned of arrests, abused, manhandled and saw wrath of the government but continued to serve the community. Know more about the amazing saint who is worshiping humanity. “Swami...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MY STORY: This Retired Senior Citizen Uses His Time And Savings To Control...
In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...
View Article