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Woman’s Fight for ‘Period-Friendly’ Flood Shelters in Assam Deserves Our...
The water began gushing into the house. Panic-stricken, she struggled to rush out. She had many struggles to overcome, but at that point, her only concern was to save her own life. Dodging dangers she...
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#UPSCSimplified: IAS Topper Shares Strategy to Ace the Essay Paper in CSE Mains
With over 10 lakh applicants each year, and only 1,000 selections—the UPSC exams can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But they can be crossed! In ‘UPSC Simplified’, The Better India catches up with...
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Shattering Stereotypes: 6 Senior Citizens Who Defied Age to Do Amazing Things!
What do you see yourself doing when you are a senior citizen? If I were asked this question two years ago, I would have probably said that I would be leading a peaceful life after retirement; tending...
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5 Inspiring Civil Servants Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Service of The Country
Civil servants are the bedrock upon which this nation stands. In The Better India, we have time and again highlighted the work of civil servants who have done extensive work in the service of local...
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Women In The Sky: 4 Reasons Why India is a Trailblazer For Gender Equality in...
Last year, when the International Society of Women Airline Pilots surveyed to get a picture of female participation in the aviation industry across the world, the results were somewhat contrary to...
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5 Life-changing Incidents Shared by Indians Online That Will Inspire You
Change is perhaps the only constant in life. Funnily enough, one can never know when something can leave a lasting impression on our lives. A piece of chocolate that you never got to eat, or a random...
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Packaged Food With High Fat, Sugar To Be Marked Red: How To Read Food Labels
When was the last time you read the nutrition information on food labels before buying food products? Even if you do, can you ascertain if you understood them all? Food labels are essential for...
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#UPSCSimplified: IAS Topper Shares Tips on How to Prepare for The Interview...
With over 10 lakh applicants each year, and only 1,000 selections—the UPSC exams can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But they can be crossed! In ‘UPSC Simplified’, The Better India catches up with...
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5 Engineers Who Became Organic Farmers to Earn Better & Live Healthier!
Engineering was once, and perhaps still is, the most sought after career lines in India, but you’ll all agree that in recent times, more and more people are bidding goodbye to their respectable jobs...
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Want to Visit India of The 20s & 30s? Travel In Time Via These Awesome Posters!
What is it that brings millions of tourists from across the world to India every year? Frankly, no one can name one thing. With a diverse amalgamation of culture, faith, locales, history and food,...
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Mizo Girl Misses Dad’s Funeral, Helps India Win: 5 Women Hockey Players Who...
On Sunday, the Indian women’s hockey team clinched the FIH Women’s Series Finals defeating Japan 3-1 on their home turf of Hiroshima. It was an emphatic win marked by two goals from drag-flicker,...
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E-waste Recycling 101: Where to Donate Your Old Electronics, Phones in India
Managing plastic waste has become a critical part of our discourse on waste management, and that’s a positive thing. However, e-waste must also enter that critical conversation as it contains heavy...
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4 Awesome Education Systems From Across the World That India Can Learn From!
With so many different kinds of schools in the country, it is extremely difficult to pick one that best suits the needs of your child. As a parent, I remember doing thorough research before picking...
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An Eye Test For Rs 50: This Assam Doctor Has Changed Nearly 2 Lakh Lives!
Cutting through the cacophony of hawkers and vehicles stuck in traffic at Jorhat’s Gar-Ali market, a few steps lead to the entrance of a small clinic. Its humble appearance can be deceiving, but the...
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Over 40 Years, This Inspiring Lady Helped 11 Lakh Women Break Poverty’s Shackles
This article has been sponsored by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Jaya Arunachalam never believed social shackles were strong enough to hold her. In her personal as well as public life, she dedicated...
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Calling 108: How One Institution Pioneered Emergency Medical Services in India
Since its inception in August 2005, the 108 medical emergency response services has saved the lives of over 2 million patients across 15 states and 2 union territories. Started by the Emergency...
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IIT Grad’s Innovation ‘Smartly’ Clears Out Overflowing Garbage Bins!
For Hyderabad born and raised Mahek M Shah, the path laid out before him was clear. A B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT-Madras, he landed a well-paying job at a derivatives trading company in...
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IIT-Kharagpur Trio Used Curd To Make Low-Cost Gel That Enhances Wound Healing!
Usually small cuts, bruises or wounds are harmless as the body has a system for repairing them. Often, antibiotic ointment is applied over them to prevent the growth of infection-causing microbes and...
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Airplane Etiquette: 5 Things That Can Get You Offloaded From a Flight in India
Being an airline attendant is not just physically draining but can be mentally exhausting as well. One has to deal with cranky children, irate and sometimes drunk passengers, and do all this with a...
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Ride to Remember: How Hero Cycles Gave Wheels to Post-Independence India
I was 5 when I was gifted my first bicycle by my parents; it was pink and had bright orange tassels on the handlebar. I still have a mark on my knee from when I fell while trying to ride without the...
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