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India Funds 3 Space Startups in Tech Adoption Push
InnovationJun 13

India Funds 3 Space Startups in Tech Adoption Push

India just backed three space startups to develop rocket engines, AI Earth observation, and satellite navigation systems. The funding marks the country's first major investment in private space technology through its new adoption program.

YourStory India2 min read
Adoptive Parents Open Closed Adoption, Welcome Birth Mom In
Community HeroesApr 12

Adoptive Parents Open Closed Adoption, Welcome Birth Mom In

When a Utah couple adopted a baby through a closed adoption, they made a life-changing decision a week later. They invited the birth mother to become part of their family, creating a beautiful bond that has lasted decades.

Upworthy2 min read
India's 'Tree Orphanage' Grows 2,000 Trees, 500 Guardians
Acts of KindnessJul 25

India's 'Tree Orphanage' Grows 2,000 Trees, 500 Guardians

In Santiniketan, India, a 29-year-old filmmaker transformed his passion into Brikkho Foundation, where people don't just plant trees—they adopt and nurture them for years. Since 2021, over 500 people have adopted 2,000 native trees with a 95% survival rate, creating lasting bonds between communities and nature.

The Better India2 min read
India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series
VideosJul 4

India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series

The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.

The Better India2 min read
India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly
Health & WellnessJul 20

India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly

India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
India's Electric Car Sales Jump 25% As Drivers Ditch Gas
SolutionsJun 4

India's Electric Car Sales Jump 25% As Drivers Ditch Gas

Rising fuel costs and new regulations are pushing Indian drivers toward electric vehicles at record speed. EVs now make up 5% of India's car market, a milestone experts see as the tipping point for mass adoption.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Single Dad Adopts Teen From Foster Care at Age 52
Community HeroesJun 23

Single Dad Adopts Teen From Foster Care at Age 52

Stacy Barr had never been a father when he welcomed 14-year-old Dakota into his home in 2018. Six years later, their story is inspiring more people to consider adopting teenagers from foster care.

Upworthy2 min read
India Team Shares How Rescued Pets Changed Their Lives
Acts of KindnessApr 9

India Team Shares How Rescued Pets Changed Their Lives

Staff at The Better India opened up about the moment they rescued animals who needed help. What started as chance encounters became families built on love and second chances.

The Better India2 min read
Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic
SolutionsJul 31

Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic

Air India is partnering with SkyDrive and Suzuki to explore electric flying aircraft that could deliver critical medical supplies across India's gridlocked cities. The innovative eVTOL technology could turn a two-hour ambulance crawl into a quick flight over traffic.

YourStory India2 min read
India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village
Global NewsJun 12

India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village

Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.

The Better India3 min read
Rescued Street Dog Becomes India's Elite Police K9
Community HeroesJul 23

Rescued Street Dog Becomes India's Elite Police K9

A stray puppy from Dehradun just proved that pedigree doesn't predict potential. Thenga, adopted by Uttarakhand Police in 2019, now works alongside German Shepherds and Labradors, sparking a nationwide shift toward training India's indigenous dogs for security work. #

The Better India2 min read
India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes
Health & WellnessApr 5

India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes

As temperatures soar above 35°C across India, schools and parents are adopting practical strategies to protect children from heat-related illnesses while keeping playtime and learning on track. These simple adjustments are helping millions of kids stay safe, active, and healthy during the country's harshest months.

The Better India3 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 to Train 10 Million Youth in AI Within a Year
Solutions3d ago

India to Train 10 Million Youth in AI Within a Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious plan to provide AI skills training to one crore (10 million) young people across India in the next 12 months. The initiative positions India's youth to lead in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence economy.

YourStory India2 min read
Japan and India Build 1,000 Cow Dung Plants for Clean Cars
SolutionsJun 27

Japan and India Build 1,000 Cow Dung Plants for Clean Cars

Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.

Japan Times2 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 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
India's Solar Power Costs Now Cheapest in the World
Planet WinsJul 21

India's Solar Power Costs Now Cheapest in the World

India now produces the world's cheapest solar electricity among major economies while fossil fuel-free power reaches 50% of capacity five years ahead of schedule. The UN climate chief compared India's clean energy journey to cricket legends, celebrating both massive achievements and even bigger potential ahead. ##

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
India Invests $1.2B in Deep Tech and Manufacturing Startups
InnovationApr 26

India Invests $1.2B in Deep Tech and Manufacturing Startups

India just launched a $1.2 billion fund dedicated to deep tech and advanced manufacturing startups, marking a major shift toward innovation-driven growth. The initiative targets sectors that need patient capital and can transform India into a global innovation powerhouse.

Google: startup success funding3 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

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