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Women drop out of mid-career leadership tracks at alarming rates across India's social impact sector. Anchal Kakkar's EquiLead is changing that by helping organizations redesign their workplaces to support women all the way to the top.
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.
A century ago, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led a peaceful protest in Mahad, Maharashtra, where drinking from a public water tank became a revolutionary act. This brave stand for dignity transformed India's fight for equality and still inspires millions today. #
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.
A living museum in rural Puducherry documents how digital tools are transforming India's most marginalized communities. The Digital Empowerment Foundation's space combines archives, workshops, and real stories of rural women entrepreneurs and barefoot engineers.
A young judicial officer in India is speaking out about caste discrimination in the legal system and proposing concrete reforms. His courage to share his experience could spark meaningful change in a profession that has long remained silent on the issue.
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.
A former bus conductor who dedicated his life to building a public library is among dozens of grassroots heroes receiving India's prestigious Padma Shri award. The 2026 honors celebrate villagers, street cleaners, and community builders whose quiet service is changing lives far from the spotlight.
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.
A regional leader in India reminded citizens that education and perseverance unlock freedom, echoing the wisdom of civil rights icon Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The message came during celebrations honoring two champions of equality and social progress.
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.
Mohd Ashif rides out every morning at 9 AM to clean garbage piles across India, from Himachal's plastic-buried hills to city streets. He's not chasing fame but proving that real change starts when one person decides to act.
After national champion Dev Kumar Meena faced hours of delays and fines for carrying his equipment, his story is pushing Indian Railways to create clearer rules for athletes. The 20-year-old's experience highlights a gap that affects countless competitors across the country.
India's only coral atolls support 65,000 people and 640 square kilometers of thriving marine life, built entirely by living reefs. Now scientists are documenting how these fragile island communities are protecting their ocean home while facing rising seas.
The legendary naturalist's storytelling transformed how millions of Indians see wildlife, inspiring writers and filmmakers to champion conservation. From introducing exotic species to showing India's own ecological wonders, his century of work planted seeds of hope.
India and Singapore are joining forces to tackle climate change through green technology, clean energy, and digital innovation. The partnership shows how nations can build a sustainable future even amid global uncertainty.
Avichal Ojha transformed his city's landscape without millions in funding, proving that environmental change doesn't require wealth. His grassroots movement now employs local vendors while greening urban spaces across India.
Your vacation photos could help scientists track endangered species and climate change. A new study shows social media images are revolutionizing conservation efforts in underrepresented regions.
When India's chief justice called unemployed youth "cockroaches," 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke asked a simple question: "What if all cockroaches come together?" Now the satirical Cockroach Janta Party has nearly 23 million Instagram followers and is becoming a real voice for change.
An illiterate fruit vendor in Karnataka saved rupees from selling oranges to build a school for village children, eventually earning India's Padma Shri award. Harekala Hajabba's quiet determination changed education access for hundreds of kids.
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