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India's Seniors Choose Retirement Homes Over Tradition
VideosFeb 15

India's Seniors Choose Retirement Homes Over Tradition

Across India, elderly citizens are breaking a long-standing cultural taboo by choosing retirement communities, transforming what was once seen as abandonment into a lifestyle choice marked by independence and community. The sector is now worth $10-15 million and expected to grow to $30-50 billion in the next decade.

Indian Express3 min read
Retired Indian Couple Converts Car Into Moving Home
VideosMar 1

Retired Indian Couple Converts Car Into Moving Home

After retirement, Rashmi and Vinod transformed their car into a fully functional mobile home and set out to explore India from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. Their journey of minimalist living and slow travel is inspiring millions to reimagine life after 60.

The Better India2 min read
Zerodha Invests $2M to Make Retirement Savings Easier
SolutionsFeb 11

Zerodha Invests $2M to Make Retirement Savings Easier

India's largest stock brokerage is partnering with a fintech startup to help more working professionals save for retirement. The move could make pension planning as common as health insurance.

YourStory India2 min read
Alyssa Healy Retires as Australia Dominates India in Test
SportsMar 8

Alyssa Healy Retires as Australia Dominates India in Test

Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy ended her international career with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in Perth. The win sealed a stunning comeback in the multi-format series, with Australia's rising stars showing the future is bright.

ABC Australia3 min read
India Awards 45 Unsung Heroes Who Changed Thousands of Lives
Community HeroesJan 26

India Awards 45 Unsung Heroes Who Changed Thousands of Lives

An 88-year-old retired police officer cleaning streets by bicycle, a bus conductor who built a 2-million-book free library, and a woman who opened schools in conflict zones are among 45 everyday heroes receiving India's prestigious Padma Shri awards. These aren't politicians or celebrities—they're ordinary people who did extraordinary things.

Indian Express3 min read
India Court Orders Pension for Watchman After 31 Years
SolutionsMar 9

India Court Orders Pension for Watchman After 31 Years

A retired watchman in India will finally receive his pension after a high court ruled the government exploited him for three decades. The court said the "mighty" employer cannot abandon the "lamb" it used as daily labor for 31 years.

Indian Express2 min read
Coal India's Stalled Solar Project Completed in 9 Months
InnovationApr 22

Coal India's Stalled Solar Project Completed in 9 Months

A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.

PV Magazine2 min read
India's FloJo: Olympic Sprinter Now Trains Rural Athletes
Community HeroesMay 29

India's FloJo: Olympic Sprinter Now Trains Rural Athletes

Ashwini Nachappa dominated sprint racing in the 1980s and 90s, defeating champions like PT Usha and representing India at three international games. Now she's building pathways for the next generation of athletes, especially from rural India. #

YourStory India2 min read
India and Germany Partner on Defense Innovation
SolutionsApr 22

India and Germany Partner on Defense Innovation

India's Defense Minister invited Germany to co-create cutting-edge defense technology, marking a new chapter in collaboration between two of the world's largest democracies. The partnership aims to blend India's reform momentum with Germany's renowned manufacturing expertise.

Google News - Germany Innovation2 min read
India's Mothers Turning Kitchens Into Businesses
Community HeroesMay 12

India's Mothers Turning Kitchens Into Businesses

The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.

The Better India2 min read
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InnovationMay 6

India and Japan Team Up on Medical Innovation

India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
India's 'Desert Lynx' Bounces Back in Rajasthan
Planet WinsMay 6

India's 'Desert Lynx' Bounces Back in Rajasthan

The caracal, a mysterious wild cat that lost 90% of its range in India, now has confirmed breeding populations in Rajasthan's deserts. India just launched its first national conservation plan to save this elusive species from disappearing completely.

The Better India2 min read
India and ASML Partner on $11B Chip Plant
InnovationMay 18

India and ASML Partner on $11B Chip Plant

India's Tata Electronics just secured a game-changing partnership with Dutch tech giant ASML to build the country's first major semiconductor factory. The $11 billion facility will help India join the global chip manufacturing race while creating thousands of high-tech jobs.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
India Electrifies Faster Than China With Cheap Solar Power
Planet WinsJan 26

India Electrifies Faster Than China With Cheap Solar Power

India is powering its growing economy with clean electricity faster than China did at the same income level, thanks to plummeting costs of solar panels and batteries. The shift means India can skip the fossil fuel detour that slowed down other developing nations.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
India Opens Doors for Pakistani Athletes at Global Events
Global NewsMay 6

India Opens Doors for Pakistani Athletes at Global Events

In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
India and Norway Partner for $100B Green Energy Investment
SolutionsMay 21

India and Norway Partner for $100B Green Energy Investment

India and Norway are launching a massive 15-year partnership that promises $100 billion in clean energy investments and one million new jobs. The agreement connects Norway's cutting-edge green technology with India's massive growth potential.

Google News - Norway Green Energy3 min read
Gulf Investors Partner with India on Clean Energy Push
Planet WinsApr 10

Gulf Investors Partner with India on Clean Energy Push

A major Abu Dhabi company is teaming up with one of India's largest renewable energy developers to build solar and wind projects across the country. The partnership signals growing Middle Eastern confidence in India's clean energy future.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
India and Norway Team Up on Green Ships and Clean Energy
Planet WinsMay 12

India and Norway Team Up on Green Ships and Clean Energy

India and Norway are doubling down on maritime collaboration and renewable energy partnerships, with Norwegian companies in India growing from 80 to 160 in just a decade. Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Oslo this month will unlock even more opportunities in green technology and innovation.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Research Program
SolutionsFeb 6

India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Research Program

India and the Netherlands just launched a new fellowship program connecting 19 Indian tech institutes with Dutch hydrogen expertise. The partnership aims to fast-track clean energy research and help India achieve its ambitious 2047 energy independence goal.

Google News - Netherlands Technology3 min read
India Hosts AI Summit with Leaders from 28 Nations
InnovationFeb 16

India Hosts AI Summit with Leaders from 28 Nations

India is bringing together world leaders and tech giants for a five-day AI summit focused on shaping artificial intelligence for inclusive growth. The event aims to position India as a bridge between advanced economies and developing nations.

Al Jazeera English2 min read

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