Srimoyee Chowdhury

6 days ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Home/Stories/Changemakers Living with Parkinson’s, Kiran Kamdar hasn’t missed a single day in five years — rising at 5 am to cook fresh khichdi for over 100 patients and caregivers. At 5 am each morning, 63-year-old Kiran Kamdar wakes up in her modest Palghar home and heads straight to the kitchen.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

The kitchen, once a place of joy and comfort, had become a space of silence. A mother’s grief had consumed her, taking away the pleasure of cooking and leaving her adrift. The tragedy of losing her eight-year-old daughter to meningitis seemed impossible to overcome. But in the midst of heartache, something small — yet profound — began to stir. This is the story of how Manju Mittal found healing, not just for herself, but for a community that would come to rely on her wisdom.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

In a world often divided by barriers, India’s Wall of Kindness initiative is building something radically different — public spaces that champion compassion, empathy, and community spirit. Known locally as ‘Neki Ki Deewar’, this grassroots movement has taken root across the country, proving that kindness needs no occasion or fanfare.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

[Featured image courtesy Saksham Jain (YouTube)]When duty calls, these warriors don’t hesitate. They don’t ask why. They simply run straight into danger. Inside India’s elite Border Security Force (BSF), there exists a silent, steadfast, and remarkably brave unit. One that doesn’t wear a uniform, but serves with every beat of its heart. These are the canines of the BSF’s K9 Unit — trained dogs who walk alongside soldiers, often taking the first step into the unknown.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

For generations, Indian households have quietly used companion planting to grow more with less. Here's why this time-tested method is making a comeback — from home gardens to farms. What if your garden could grow more — with less effort, fewer chemicals, and almost no waste? Turns out, it’s not a new idea.