Srimoyee Chowdhury

3 days ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Imagine walking into a home where the floors are swept with neem leaves, the dishes are scrubbed with ash, and a hint of camphor smoke lingers in the air. No bottles of sanitiser by the door, no chemical sprays under the sink — just the quiet presence of things trusted for generations to keep the space clean and pure. Long before modern disinfectants found their way into homes, Indian households followed their own thoughtful practices.

4 days ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Home/Stories/Changemakers / Gender Behind Jackielynn’s dazzling smile is a story of fear, love, strength and home. The first trans Miss Universe winner from Sikkim, she didn’t just win a title; she claimed her place in the world. Now, she stands tall so others can walk more freely in their truth.

4 days ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

In the rush of our crowded cities, it’s easy to miss what once made them feel like home — trees. Not just a patch of green on the horizon, trees were at the heart of Indian towns. They offered shade on long afternoons, a place for stories to be shared, prayers to be whispered, and communities to come together. Long before air-conditioners and concrete roads, these trees kept our homes cooler and our lives slower. Today, as cities grow hotter and more hurried, maybe it’s time to look back.

5 days ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Home/Stories/Informed India In Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, Aadiwasi Janjagruti is helping tribal communities document issues in their native languages — bridging the gap between villagers and governance through the power of mobile journalism.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

What It’s Like to Trek Through 8 of India’s Most Beautiful1. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand A monsoon wonderland, this trail bursts into bloom with over 300 alpine species inside the Nanda Devi Biosphere. Entry is carefully regulated, and the area remains plastic-free to protect its fragile ecosystem. Best time to visit: July to early September, when the valley is in full bloom. 2.