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Fishermen in Cuddalore, India just received free devices that let sea turtles escape their nets while still catching fish. This smart solution protects endangered turtles without threatening the fishermen's income.
Thousands of turtles cross roads and wander into neighborhoods each summer and monsoon in India, and a few simple actions can mean the difference between life and death. Wildlife rescuers say you don't need to be an expert to help, just know what to do and what to avoid.
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 rescue center on China's largest volcanic island has saved and rehabilitated 252 sea turtles since 2009, turning one man's compassion into a haven for injured marine life. The number of injured turtles arriving each year is dropping, signaling better ocean protection.
After rescuing 654 protected turtles and vultures from smugglers over six years, police in Madhya Pradesh are launching India's first coordinated railway wildlife protection program. The breakthrough mapping effort could save thousands of endangered animals from illegal trade.
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 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.
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.
India will bring together leaders from 95 countries this year for the world's first Global Big Cat Summit, marking a historic moment for wildlife conservation. The announcement came during India's Union Budget 2026, positioning the nation as a global leader in protecting tigers, lions, leopards, and other endangered big cats.
A new wave of wildlife tourism is sweeping India, where local guides and naturalists are transforming forest visits into immersive educational experiences. From tracking snow leopards in Ladakh to discovering rare turtles in Assam, these expert-led journeys are helping travelers truly understand the wild.
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.
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.
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.
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.
India and Norway are joining forces to accelerate renewable energy innovation, focusing on battery storage, floating solar, and agricultural solar technology. The partnership brings together India's ambitious clean energy goals with Norway's proven expertise in offshore energy solutions.
India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
India's Tata Electronics just secured a game-changing partnership with Dutch tech giant ASML to build the country's first major semiconductor factory. The $11 billion facility will help India join the global chip manufacturing race while creating thousands of high-tech jobs.
Scientists in Chennai tracked a sea turtle that returned to the exact same beach three times in one nesting season, proving these ancient mariners have incredible memory. The discovery could help protect critical nesting sites along India's coast.
India is powering its growing economy with clean electricity faster than China did at the same income level, thanks to plummeting costs of solar panels and batteries. The shift means India can skip the fossil fuel detour that slowed down other developing nations.
In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.
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