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Royal Family Saves India's 500-Year-Old Card Art
Acts of KindnessJul 9

Royal Family Saves India's 500-Year-Old Card Art

A Maharashtra royal family learned to hand-paint Ganjifa cards themselves when India's ancient game nearly went extinct. Now they're training artisans, opening hotels, and even inspiring India's first circular postcards.

The Better India3 min read
Hyderabad Hotel School Celebrates Student Success
Community HeroesApr 27

Hyderabad Hotel School Celebrates Student Success

India's top hotel management institute just honored its rising stars in hospitality. The ceremony brought together spiritual leaders and industry giants to celebrate the next generation of service professionals.

The Hindu2 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
Teen Turned Hotel Frustration Into Billion-Dollar OYO
Community HeroesMar 6

Teen Turned Hotel Frustration Into Billion-Dollar OYO

A 19-year-old from small-town India didn't just complain about dirty hotel rooms. He built OYO, transformed budget travel for millions, and became one of the world's youngest billionaires.

The Better India3 min read
Colombian Island Hotel Creates Tech for Independent Hotels
InnovationJun 18

Colombian Island Hotel Creates Tech for Independent Hotels

A small Caribbean resort developed a loyalty platform to help independent hotels compete with major chains. The technology democratizes tools once available only to big hospitality groups.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)3 min read
Cricket Fans Pay Triple for India vs Pakistan Match
SportsFeb 14

Cricket Fans Pay Triple for India vs Pakistan Match

Thousands of cricket fans are paying sky-high prices to witness the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka. Despite airfares tripling and hotels surging to $1,000 per night, supporters say watching this historic rivalry is priceless.

Al Jazeera English2 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 Resort Saves 30% Water, Protects Western Ghats Forest
InnovationJan 26

India Resort Saves 30% Water, Protects Western Ghats Forest

A tourism retreat in India's Western Ghats proves hotels can protect nature instead of destroying it. By building around existing trees and hiring locals, Cardamom Club shows travel can give back to the land.

The Better India3 min read
Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for Glass Systems
SolutionsMay 20

Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for Glass Systems

Major hotel chains across India are replacing millions of plastic water bottles with on-site glass bottling plants that purify, fill, and serve water in reusable bottles. The shift is cutting costs, slashing carbon emissions, and turning water from a wasteful expense into a sustainable luxury.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 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
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
Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification
Planet WinsApr 22

Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification

Major Indian hotels are replacing millions of plastic water bottles with on-site purification systems and reusable glass bottles, cutting emissions and waste. The shift represents one of hospitality's most significant environmental redesigns in years.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes
Daily MixMar 18

Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes

Hotels.com just launched a competition where winners get paid €4,300 to stay at their dream hotel and review the robes, room service, or gym. Three lucky winners will turn their favorite hotel indulgences into a fun gig.

Euronews2 min read
9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050
Planet WinsMay 3

9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050

Countries across four continents are transforming tourism with hotels that produce zero carbon emissions. Norway, UAE, Germany, France, UK, India, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are leading a global shift toward sustainable travel.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 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

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