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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
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
India Honors Dozens of Folk and Tribal Artists in 2026
Community HeroesJun 30

India Honors Dozens of Folk and Tribal Artists in 2026

India's Padma Shri awards just recognized over two dozen folk and tribal artists whose traditions survive through community practice, not commercial success. These performers from villages across the country now stand alongside cinema stars on the same national honors list.

YourStory India2 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
She Sold Her Jewelry to Create India's First Film in 1913
Community HeroesJul 24

She Sold Her Jewelry to Create India's First Film in 1913

In 1913, Saraswatibai Phalke hand-edited India's first feature film, sold her jewelry to fund it, fed 70 crew members daily, and shaped cinema history without credit. Her work as editor and technical pioneer broke barriers for women in Indian film.

The Better 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
Lawyer Turned Actor Mammootty Wins India's Padma Bhushan
Community HeroesAug 2

Lawyer Turned Actor Mammootty Wins India's Padma Bhushan

A criminal lawyer in Kerala walked away from his practice to chase an impossible dream in cinema, and five decades later earned one of India's highest civilian honors. Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail, known as Mammootty, built a legendary career by choosing the hardest roles instead of the safest ones.

The Better India3 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 Norway Team Up on Clean Energy Solutions
InnovationJun 29

India and Norway Team Up on Clean Energy Solutions

India and Norway are joining forces to accelerate renewable energy innovation, focusing on battery storage, floating solar, and agricultural solar technology. The partnership brings together India's ambitious clean energy goals with Norway's proven expertise in offshore energy solutions.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
India and Thailand Boost Defense Partnership in Bangkok
InnovationJun 18

India and Thailand Boost Defense Partnership in Bangkok

India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 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
Saudi Arabia Cinema Market Set to Double by 2034
SolutionsApr 6

Saudi Arabia Cinema Market Set to Double by 2034

Just seven years after lifting its decades-long cinema ban, Saudi Arabia's movie industry is exploding. The Kingdom's cinema market is projected to grow from $611 billion in 2025 to nearly $1.4 trillion by 2034.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)3 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 Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully
InnovationJul 18

India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully

India just became only the third country in the world to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully deployed payloads into orbit, marking a giant leap for India's space ambitions.

Al Jazeera English2 min read

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