Better India

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Started in a small village in Uttarakhand, Beej Bachao Andolan became a grassroots movement that changed the way India looks at seeds, farming, and food security. Tucked in the Garhwal Himalayas, Jardhargaon feels like a place where time slows down.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

If your child has ever stopped you mid-walk to excitedly point out a squirrel or spent hours watching ants carry crumbs, congratulations! You might be raising a little naturalist. And what better way to nurture that curiosity than taking them on a real wildlife watching trip? India, with its rich biodiversity, offers plenty of opportunities to experience the wild: from tiger trails to birding by the backwaters.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

Some battles are not fought in public rallies or loud debates. They unfold quietly in therapy rooms, on the psychiatrist’s couch, or in long silences between family conversations. For LGBTQ+ individuals in India, navigating identity often means braving an invisible terrain where shame is inherited, validation is rare, and simply being oneself can be a daily negotiation. The mental health struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals in India are both urgent and deeply overlooked.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

If you’ve ever stacked away books thinking someone else could use them, you’re not alone. In Delhi, a bunch of young changemakers turned that thought into a full-blown grassroots campaign that puts books into the hands of thousands across the city without charging a single rupee. Welcome to the Book in Hand Campaign (BHC India), an initiative so low on frills and high on trust, it may restore your faith in community-driven action.

1 week ago | thebetterindia.com | Srimoyee Chowdhury

There was a time when every neighbourhood had its kabadiwala — a familiar figure who’d cycle past your gate, calling out for newspapers, bottles, and scrap. You’d hand over a pile of old magazines, and in return, get a few coins and a little extra space in your cupboard. The exchange was simple, the relationship built on routine. Fast forward to today, and the kabadiwala has gone digital. In Pune, a quiet revolution is brewing around this everyday act of waste disposal.