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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.
Fifty years ago, India earned global recognition when the UN invited them to teach other developing nations how 200,000 volunteers transformed saving money into a nationwide movement. Students, women, and workers went door to door, helping their country build financial stability from the ground up.
After cholera nearly destroyed Mawlynnong in the 1880s, villagers created a culture of cleanliness so powerful it earned them the title of India's cleanest village. Their simple habits and community spirit now offer a blueprint for cities across the nation.
Virtual band Gorillaz turned personal grief into a celebration of life with their new album, recorded across India with legendary musicians. The project features posthumous performances from late artists and explores Hindu concepts of rebirth.
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.
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.
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.
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. #
Sanatan Halder grew up with people assuming he'd follow his father into manual labor, but years of quiet determination led him to a government position instead. His transformation video has inspired millions online.
Six siblings from three families studied side by side and all passed India's notoriously difficult civil service exam in the same year. Their stories prove that when determination meets family support, even the country's hardest challenges become conquerable.
A long-distance runner just shattered India's oldest athletics record, a marathon mark that stood untouched for nearly half a century. Sawan Barwal made history in Rotterdam by beating a time many thought would never fall.
Hannah Cox went from never running to completing 100 consecutive marathons across 4,200km of India in just 100 days. The 41-year-old conquered scorching heat, tiger country, and serious illness to trace her late father's heritage along a historic route.
A 500-year-old poet who fought caste discrimination is experiencing a modern revival, drawing global pilgrims and inspiring social change. India's Prime Minister recently visited sacred sites honoring this champion of equality.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final, leading India to victory with the most dominant innings in tournament history. At just 14 years old, he's already rewriting cricket's record books with an unconventional style that keeps delivering on the biggest stages.
India's young hockey players are crushing it at the Asian Championship in Muscat, with both boys' and girls' teams racking up massive wins. The tournament doubles as a qualifier for the first-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
Charity Namusokwe moved from Africa to India for university and discovered more than an education. Her honest reflection on finding belonging and self-confidence thousands of miles from home has inspired over 200,000 viewers.
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.
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.
Three young women from India's poorest villages are now police officers, thanks to residential schools that gave them free education and confidence. Their success is inspiring thousands of girls who thought college and careers were impossible dreams.
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.
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