Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

3 weeks ago | thebetterindia.com | Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

Malsawmdawngliani, a nurse who has served over 20 years at the Hnahlan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Champhai district, Mizoram, remembers an incident from nearly six years ago that haunts her to this day. On 14 September 2019, a baby girl with pneumonia and serious breathing difficulties was brought to the health centre. She desperately needed oxygen, but a long power cut rendered the oxygen concentrator unusable. The backup diesel generator was also out of commission.

1 month ago | thebetterindia.com | Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

On May 6, Bengaluru-based electric mobility company Ather Energy made its stock market debut, listing its shares at a 1.57% premium on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The shares opened at Rs 326.05, compared to the IPO issue price of Rs 321. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), meanwhile, the stock opened at Rs 328. From a plucky IIT-Madras-incubated startup pioneering the development and manufacturing of electric scooters, it has become a publicly listed company.

Nov 25, 2024 | thebetterindia.com | Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

Varijashree Venugopal, the Grammy-nominated singer, flautist, and composer, remembers an incredible story her parents once told her. She was just 18 months old when her parents took her to a Carnatic music concert in Bengaluru. Like most toddlers, she didn’t have the patience to sit through it and instead played with other toddlers in a nearby park. Speaking to The Better India, Varijashree says, “During the concert, my father, H S Venugopal, a master flautist, apparently heard me scream something.

Nov 22, 2024 | thebetterindia.com | Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

About seven years ago, Vivek Srinivas, a chartered accountant, noticed that his pet Boxer, Bruno, frequently fell ill, especially during his work trips. Concerned for Bruno’s well-being in his absence, Vivek struggled to find a solution. Bruno often suffered from fits, but by the time Vivek reached the vet, the symptoms would subside. This made it difficult for the vet to assess the severity of Bruno’s condition.

Nov 21, 2024 | thebetterindia.com | Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk

Right out of college in 2019, Mathew Samuel, an industrial design graduate, joined SELCO Foundation — a nonprofit based out of Bengaluru working at the intersection of sustainable energy solutions and livelihoods for rural and urban communities. As someone interested in renewable energy, he wanted to gain a grassroots understanding of this space.