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Jodhpur Cooling Shelter Beats Heat by 8°C With No AC
Acts of KindnessMay 22

Jodhpur Cooling Shelter Beats Heat by 8°C With No AC

In scorching Jodhpur, a new public shelter stays 8°C cooler than outside temperatures without using any air conditioning. The net-zero energy design gives delivery riders, street vendors, and outdoor workers a safe place to escape dangerous heat.

The Better India2 min read
Jodhpur's No-AC Shelter Stays 8°C Cooler in Brutal Heat
VideosMay 12

Jodhpur's No-AC Shelter Stays 8°C Cooler in Brutal Heat

A new cooling shelter in Jodhpur keeps vulnerable workers 8°C cooler than outside temperatures without using any air conditioning. The climate-smart space uses simple, affordable solutions that could save lives across India's increasingly harsh summers.

The Better India2 min read
Rajasthan's Wild Mini Watermelon Thrives in Desert Heat
Planet WinsFeb 18

Rajasthan's Wild Mini Watermelon Thrives in Desert Heat

In the harsh Thar Desert, a golf-ball-sized wild fruit called kachri grows with almost no water and feeds communities for centuries. This tiny powerhouse is now helping small farmers cultivate sustainable crops in one of India's driest regions.

The Better India2 min read
Mother Found After 25 Years Reunites With Her Children
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Mother Found After 25 Years Reunites With Her Children

A woman who disappeared 25 years ago in India has been reunited with her children after an ashram's dedicated rehabilitation team helped her recover her memory and reconnect with her family. The emotional reunion brought together a mother and the children who grew up believing she was gone forever.

Google: reunion family2 min read
Rajasthan's 60 GW Solar Boom Shows India's Green Future
Planet WinsApr 13

Rajasthan's 60 GW Solar Boom Shows India's Green Future

India's renewable energy revolution is hitting full speed in Rajasthan, where 60 gigawatts of clean energy projects are moving forward so fast that the state is racing to expand its power grid. The desert state is becoming the blueprint for how India will double its clean power by 2030.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Mother Carries Son to UPSC Success After 5 Attempts
Community HeroesMar 13

Mother Carries Son to UPSC Success After 5 Attempts

Nitish Kumar from rural Haryana overcame severe mobility challenges to rank 847th in India's toughest civil service exam. His mother literally carried him through the journey, from fields to classrooms to his final victory.

Indian Express3 min read
3 Indian Families Ditch Screens, Kids Rediscover Play
Acts of KindnessJun 5

3 Indian Families Ditch Screens, Kids Rediscover Play

Three families in India traded tablets and TV time for crafts, chores, and outdoor play. Their children are now more engaged, independent, and curious about the world around them.

The Better India3 min read
MIT Scientists Crack Code for Carbon-Storing Concrete
Planet WinsJun 12

MIT Scientists Crack Code for Carbon-Storing Concrete

Researchers watched cement transform in real time as it captured carbon dioxide, revealing why climate-friendly concrete sets faster and stronger. The discovery could accelerate adoption of building materials that permanently lock away greenhouse gases.

Google News - Science3 min read