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‘I Balanced a Full-Time IT Job & 3 Yrs of Rigorous Training to Cross the Ironman Finish Line’

20+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1106+ words) I Balanced a Full-Time IT Job & 3 Yrs of Rigorous Training to Cross the Ironman Finish Line'The Better India "At 4 am, when most of Bengaluru is still wrapped in sleep, Akshay Sharma steps out into the dimly lit streets Streetlights cast…...

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One Man vs Garbage | The Daily Cleanliness Mission | @asifhindustanii

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (104+ words) They say garbage picking is low-class work. But every day, I clean my motherland with pride." From Himachal's hills buried under plastic to city streets where trash hides under green cloth, Mohd Ashif realised something powerful " the real garbage isn't…...

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thebetterindia.com > young-achievers > shravan-ranganathan-bookvine-book-recommendation-website-platform-for-kids-reading-revolution-11169571

Moved by Slum Kids’ Love for Reading, 16-YO Builds Website That Helps 30000 Readers Pick the Right Books

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1729+ words) Shravan Ranganathan was 12 when he began building BookVine. The idea grew from volunteering in Bengaluru and many evenings spent searching for what to read next. At just 16, Shravan balances school and storytelling as the founder of BookVine, a platform helping…...

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Jyothi Yarraji’s Journey from Poverty to Gold at the Asian Athletics Championships

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (346+ words) Her journey began on a school track and led her through lockdowns, injuries, and doubt. With every hurdle cleared, Jyothi Yarraji moved closer to her dream, rewriting Indian athletics along the way. Jyothi Yarraji grew up in a small home…...

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thebetterindia.com > sustainability > bengaluru-rainwater-harvesting-home-greywater-recycling-water-crisis-solution-11095357

‘Haven’t Paid Anything for Water in 28 Years’: Scientist’s Home Runs on Rainwater All Year

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (268+ words) Bengaluru scientist AR Shivakumar foresaw India's water crisis decades ago and turned his own home into a living model of sustainable water management. In 1995, while building his house "Sourabha', he designed a rainwater harvesting system to make seasonal rainfall last…...

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This Valentine’s Day, Send Your Love to Injured Wild Animals Who Need Food, Treatment & Care

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (736+ words) At PfA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Wardha, the wild are not just rescued. They are healed with compassion, with designated caretakers assigned to give them devoted medical care and attention. By donating to this cause, you'll be ensuring…...

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5 Amazing 'Before & After' Stories Show How Local Action Can Change Everyday Problems

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (676+ words) Across India, everyday problems like overflowing garbage, polluted land lying unused, and streets designed only for cars often feel permanent. For years, these issues shaped daily life with little hope of change." However, over the last few months, individuals, communities,…...

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Living With Parkinson’s, Cooking Became Her Therapy.

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (64+ words) "At 14, I learned I had Parkinson's. Walking and speaking were tough, but cooking became my therapy. It brought me to MasterChef India, a dream come true. Now, I dream of opening a caf" where people with disabilities work alongside me....

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She Battled Polio, Depression & Cracked UPSC CSE Twice

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (220+ words) Balalatha was only a child when she lost the use of her legs to polio. School environments weren't disability-friendly forcing her to stay at home. Isolation pushed her into deep self-doubt and depression. Yet these moments planted a seed " she…...

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thebetterindia.com > sports > india-sporting-moments-2025-sports-highlights-achievements-of-players-breaking-records-world-cup-10911884

Best of 2025: From World Cups to Javelin Throws, 10 Moments That Defined Indian Sport This Year

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (772+ words) From packed stadiums to frozen lakes and backyard training grounds, Indian athletes created moments in 2025 that stayed with us. These 10 stories capture the wins, firsts and breakthroughs that reshaped how India watched sport. A packed stadium holds its breath. A…...