The Better India News
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Positive News Forced to Give up Infosys Job, Karnataka Woman Grows 8000 Fruit Trees in Barren Land
Many assume education is a must to attain success. But Kavita Mishra, a sandalwood and fruit cultivator, is challenging this notion with her hard work and dedication. 'The difficult road I traversed has led me to this beautiful destination. Like all women, I too had many dreams when I arrived at my husband's home.
- a month ago
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Positive News Through Alms at Signal, Transgender Mom Adopts and Supports 3 Kids, 2 Parents
Every so often someone comes along that changes our perception on life. And Latha G. is a stellar example of how even someone from little or no means can make a difference. As is the case with many transgenders, Latha resorts to begging on the streets of Bengaluru, Karnataka, to keep her home fires burning.
- a month ago
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Positive News 'Ambulance Dada' Ferries Over 5500 Patients to Hospitals On His Motorbike
Jugaad - a flexible approach to problem-solving that uses limited resources in an innovative way. The reason I start with this definition of a colloquial Hindi term is only because the protagonist of my story—Karimul Haque (55), who is also referred to as 'Ambulance Dada'—truly embodies the meaning of the word jugaad.
- 2 months ago
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Positive News IAS Officer Has The Best 'Return Gift' For Those Who Dump Garbage on Street Corners
Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada city Municipal Commissioner, IAS Swapnil Pundkar, has devised a rather innovative method to deal with the city's garbage littering issue. Here, after due verification of facts, if a household is found dumping garbage on the streets, or in places where it should not, the Municipal Commissioner and his team tracks down the culprit and...
- 2 months ago
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Positive News Kerala Man Creates Stunning Portraits on Leaves, Bags Orders Worth Rs 25,000/Month
28-year-old Akhil Raj S reached his hometown, Kerala's Wayanad, last November to enjoy a sabbatical. He was due to return to his job in a UK-based cruise ship in April, 2020. However, by the time April came about, the whole world was on a sabbatical of sorts, thanks to the pandemic. And while Akhil did not have any particular idea what he would do now that he...
- 2 months ago
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Corona Positive Stories Mask Causing Breakouts on Your Face? Doctor Explains 'Maskne' & How To Fight It
As if acne wasn't enough now we have to battle 'maskne' caused due to the phenomenon of wearing masks. While the coronavirus has made it the new normal to inculcate masks in our daily attire from going for a grocery run to the workplace, its prolonged use causes you to sweat and increases your chances of breaking out on your face.
- 3 months ago
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Positive News 105-YO Grandma Runs Her Own Organic Farm, Shows That Age Is No Barrier!
It's not every day that you get to speak to a grandma who is 105 years old. So I suppose it was natural of me to make some assumptions about her routine and quality of life. Which is why when I first called Pappammal (alias Rangammal) around 3 pm for this interview, I enquired if I was disturbing her afternoon siesta. However, I was rather surprised to be told that she, the...
- 3 months ago
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