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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.
Wildlife experts in India have successfully reunited over 100 leopard cubs with their mothers using a simple overnight monitoring system. The method has a 95% success rate and helps young leopards learn crucial survival skills.
A new iron treatment is helping pregnant women in India overcome severe anemia with just one drip instead of multiple visits. States like Rajasthan and Karnataka are rolling out the affordable solution that protects mothers and babies from serious complications.
A mother in rural Bihar became her visually impaired son's eyes, reading every textbook aloud as he climbed from rank 182 to rank 20 in India's toughest civil service exam. Their story proves that love and determination can overcome any obstacle.
A mother in India walked away from years of hidden domestic violence to protect her son and herself. Today, she's healing as a yoga practitioner and inspiring others to choose courage over silence.
After enduring eight years of dowry harassment, Rinky Rathore taught herself modeling through social media and rebuilt her life as a single mother. Her journey from silence to the runway proves healing happens one brave choice at a time.
A 33-year-old man and his mother turned a hobby into a thriving mushroom business that harvests 100 kg daily. Their 5,000-square-foot farm now earns up to Rs 40,000 ($470) per day and helps train new farmers.
Maharashtra is creating a committee to support 14,000 college students from single-mother households with priority housing and specialized assistance. The state's Higher Education Department is leading an effort to make campuses more welcoming for these families.
India just installed more solar panels in one year than ever before, enough to power tens of millions of homes. Three states led the charge in making the country a clean energy powerhouse.
India just shattered its own solar energy record by adding 6.6 gigawatts of clean power capacity in March 2026 alone. That's enough to power millions of homes and marks the country's biggest monthly leap toward a renewable future.
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.
Andhra Pradesh has digitized 281 government hospitals and issued 70% of India's 291 million electronic prescriptions, making healthcare records accessible nationwide. The state's eHospital system now connects patients, doctors, and hospitals on a single platform under India's Digital India initiative.
Samyak Jain lost his eyesight at 20, but that didn't stop him from conquering India's notoriously difficult civil service exam with his mother by his side. His second attempt earned him 7th place nationally and a prestigious government position.
A new Japanese dramedy spotlights the courage of single mothers who fought for independence during Japan's economic boom. Director Taichi Kimura brings warmth and humor to a story that reminds us how far women's rights have come.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Nigeria, celebrated mothers for their vital role in building strong families and communities. His heartfelt message recognized their sacrifices and promised continued government support for maternal health and family wellbeing.
A Mumbai court ruled that a 12-year-old U.S. citizen will stay with his mother in India instead of returning to his father in the UK, prioritizing the child's emotional wellbeing. The judges decided keeping the boy with his mom was in his best interest after meeting him personally.
In a Maharashtra village surrounded by Tadoba Tiger Reserve, four mothers escort 17 children past tigers twice daily so they can safely reach school. Armed with only sticks and torches, they've become the lifeline between education and danger.
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.
A deer subspecies once confined to a single reserve in India has successfully established a thriving breeding population in a new home. The effort proves conservation can reverse even the most precarious situations.
Rakesh Chitkela woke at 4 AM as a child to help his widowed mother clean buildings just to survive. Now he works at India's Ministry of Education, crafting policies that help students like he once was.
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