| Hello! Here is today's edition of positive news! | Jan 11, 2017 03:56 pm | Tanaya Singh
Meet Dhanya Menon, a cybercrime investigator who is trying to make people aware about the need for vigilance while using the internet.
| | | Jan 11, 2017 03:29 pm | Sanchari Pal
Tucked away in the interiors of the beautiful Pin valley in Spiti, the Sagnam village is a place where sublime beauty meets the practical struggle for survival. Home to the unique Chamurti horses, this Himalayan hamlet runs its own insurance scheme for its precious steeds!
| | | Jan 11, 2017 02:24 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The town has already conducted a soil audit, plant population census, energy audit, and more. There is also a concerted campaign against the usage of plastic bags in the region.
| | | Jan 11, 2017 01:46 pm | Guest Contributor
The Tour de France needs little introduction, and is the most iconic endurance cycling event in the world. Almost a decade old, the Tour of Nilgiris is India's very own endurance cycling event, covering almost 900 km. in a week. This year saw the event's youngest participant complete it successfully. Vidhi Bubna from Caleidoscope finds out more.
| | | Jan 11, 2017 01:27 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Amidst daily accounts of rampant corruption in the country, there are a few incidents that help restore one's faith in the honesty of human beings.
| | | Jan 11, 2017 12:40 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
The minister even took time to respond to some of these Tweets noting that she helps those who reach out to her personally because to her they are all "family."
| | | Jan 11, 2017 11:21 am | Sanchari Pal
After the death of her 8-year-old daughter Manisha, Sarojini Agarwal had two options: to try and forget the tragedy or keep her daughter's memories alive in a meaningful way. She chose the latter. Here's the story of how this inspiring lady turned a personal tragedy into a mission to care for girls abandoned by families and society.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 07:14 pm | Surabhi Katyal
Every once in a while, we come across movies which leave us thinking about the various shades of the society we live in. These movies from India's cinematic past have brilliant stories that turn a spotlight on society and its prejudices, while providing entertainment.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 06:57 pm | Manabi Katoch
The Better India Team visited The International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad this year and spoke to international guest kite flyers, asking them what they thought the 'Better side of India' was. We turned up some amazing answers.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 05:45 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Jharkhand witnessed its first ever completely cashless wedding ceremony on January 9. And hours before the bride and the groom solemnised their vows, the families came together to build a toilet in the groom's house.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 05:43 pm | Factly
Since the National Food Security Act, 2013's introduction, India's Public Distribution System (PDS) for foodgrains has come under severe scrutiny from a variety of sources. But very few people actually understand the process by which food grains reach Ration Shops under the PDS. This short video from Factly takes a look.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 05:16 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Polio took away two-year-old Shiva Prasad's ability to walk. Today, the 28-year-old plays wheelchair tennis and participates in national and international tournaments. It is his dream to participate in the Paralympics one day.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 03:46 pm | Ranjini Sivaswamy
Dr. Prakash Amte and his wife Dr. Mandakini Amte have an unusual way of living: they have set up a wild animal asylum in their courtyard. This couple has spent decades changing the lives of the local community in Hemalkhasa, Maharashtra, protecting tribespeople and the local fauna alike.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 03:16 pm | Women's Feature Service
Women in India's urban slums often suffer from complications during pregnancy and childbirth that can have severe consequences for their health. Now, a free voice calling service is helping these women get the requisite information to avoid such circumstances, and live worry-free.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 03:13 pm | Sanchari Pal
Learning a martial art is not only extremely rewarding for your fitness, but can also help you rediscover and reconnect to India's unique martial history. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which one is right for you.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 02:41 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
A sweet short film called Khat Aaya Hai (mail has arrived), promotes the importance of keeping the country clean and the responsibility that we as citizens have towards achieving that goal.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 01:26 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
This inspiring story of a mother-daughter powerlifter duo - Sangita aka Jyotika Patekar (48) and Vaibhavi Patekar (17) is winning hearts.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 12:59 pm | Aishhwariya Subramanian
Nishant Chaudhary, the son of a small time farmer has topped the CAT exam in Meerut with 98.7 percentile.
| | | Jan 10, 2017 11:59 am | Guest Contributor
It is more important than ever for the government to address issues concerning the education and employment opportunities available to those passionate about the environment in India. Kumar Deepak makes a strong case for the promotion of the subject at every level across the country.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 07:34 pm | Open Sky
The recent Bangalore New Year molestation attacks have caused uproar across the country, eliciting horrified reactions from many. Bangalore-based poet Trysha Bhattacharya comments on the attacks and the mentalities that fuelled it in her composition 'Hey Woman'.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 07:17 pm | Sanchari Pal
Oxford English dictionary recently added the word 'Aiyo' to its lexicon. However, this is not the first time an Indian term has found itself in this eminent dictionary. Reflecting the global popularity of Indian food, a number of Indian words have been earlier accepted in the dictionary.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 06:46 pm | Aishwarya Bhatkal
Mangrove forests are said to be one of nature's best 'Carbon sinks', which makes them a very essential component for combating climate change.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 06:35 pm | Aditi Patwardhan
Somen Debnath has been travelling across the world on a bicycle to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. Since the start of his journey in 2004, he has travelled 1,37,900 km and visited 126 countries.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 05:34 pm | Tamara Mathias
Meet five incredible women on their journeys from homemakers to successful entrepreneurs.
| | | Jan 09, 2017 05:19 pm | Solar Universe India
India is one of the sunniest countries in the world, but the adoption of solar power generation by the common man has been very slow. This is in part fuelled by many doubts, often based on groundless misconceptions and myths.
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