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thebetterindia. com > web-stories > food > how-food-reaches-your-plate-invisble-labour-supply-chain-india-11771733

How Many Hands Does One Meal Pass Through Before It Reaches You?

3+ hour ago  (277+ words) How many hands does your food pass through before it reaches you? Behind every meal lies a chain of invisible labour, shaping what arrives on your plate every day. From soil to stove, food is not just grown " it is…...

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thebetterindia. com > videos > old-shoes-to-school-dreams-greensole-story-11793001

Old Shoes to School Dreams | Greensole Story

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (145+ words) What if something you've outgrown could become someone else's first step towards school " Greensole Foundation is making that possible by turning discarded footwear into opportunity Founded by Shriyansh Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami, the initiative collects repairs and redistributes shoes to…...

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thebetterindia. com > travel > purposeful-family-summer-holidays-india-kids-farm-stay-sustainable-travel-treks-11789039

From Farming To Trekking: Take Your Kids Beyond the Screen With These Meaningful Summer Holiday Ideas

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (480+ words) Tired of theme parks and mall holidays? From Kiruba Shankar's Vaksana Farms to Sarmoli's women-led homestays, here are four family escapes where your kids can learn, wander, and grow this summer. The summer holidays are here " and so is the…...

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thebetterindia. com > culture > varanasi-tour-guide-japanese-viral-video-india-tourism-11771410

How a Varanasi Guide's Fluent Japanese Is Rewriting India's Tourism Narrative

22+ hour, 30+ min ago  (905+ words) A viral video of a Varanasi guide speaking fluent Japanese is spotlighting the skill, dignity, and cultural intelligence of India's often-overlooked tourism workforce At the steps of Varanasi Ghats, where the rhythms of ritual and tourism overlap, a local guide…...

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thebetterindia. com > web-stories > farming > udupi-rooftop-garden-miyazaki-mango-worlds-most-expensive-fruit-growing-in-terrace-11782991

Udupi Farmer's Rooftop Garden Becomes Home to the World's Most Expensive Mango

1+ day, 28+ min ago  (309+ words) On a rooftop in Udupi, Joseph Lobo tended to his plants, unaware that one mango sapling would soon change how people saw his garden forever. The tree was a Miyazaki mango, one of the world's most expensive varieties. At the…...

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thebetterindia. com > web-stories > innovation > livf-women-ai-fertility-motherhood-support-11783257

Chennai Founder Built an AI App Helping 2 Lakh Women Navigate Motherhood

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (324+ words) Padmini Janaki, a product manager from Chennai, always saw the potential of technology. What she didn't realise is that this fascination would lead her to create a startup aimed at transforming female healthcare. In 2021, Padmini launched Livf. women(formerly called…...

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thebetterindia. com > travel > yenas-lodge-in-pahalgam-kashmir-boutique-stays-11731911

In Pahalgam, 2 Sisters Open Their Childhood Home for a Riverside Stay Shaped by Kashmir's Valley

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (674+ words) If you've ever wished for an adventure just like the Famous Five in an Enid Blyton novel, this experience in Kashmir might satiate that craving. Here's how two sisters curated the Yena's Lodge experience. Yena's Lodge in Pahalgam, Kashmir is…...

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thebetterindia. com > gardening > bougainvillea-cuttings-aloe-vera-rooting-hack-dipalee-katre-home-garden-11781411

This Delhi Gardener's Aloe Vera Hack Will Change the Way You Grow Bougainvillaea at Home

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (312+ words) Gardener and Instagram creator Dipalee Katre uses fresh aloe vera gel as a natural rooting agent to propagate bougainvillaea cuttings " and it's beginner-friendly. This method focuses on improving rooting success while protecting the cutting from dehydration and fungal issues. The…...

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thebetterindia. com > travel > munsyari-budget-trip-five-days-itinerary-for-two-people-where-to-go-summer-escape-11759881

For Rs 20 K, This Hidden Uttarakhand Village Will Give You Snow, Silence & Slow Travel

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (868+ words) Escape to the charm of Munsyari, where winding mountain roads lead to snow-dusted peaks. This five-day budget-friendly journey combines scenic treks, hidden waterfalls, warm homestays, and unforgettable Himalayan sunrises for a soulful Kumaon experience. Picture a place where snow-draped Himalayan…...

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thebetterindia. com > web-stories > changemakers > kolkata-kalidas-halder-street-libraries-psl-children-reading-books-bengal-11779351

Using a Broken Fridge, Kolkata's Kalidas Halder Built 19 Free Libraries With 10000+ Books

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (180+ words) It all started in Patuli, Kolkata. A broken refrigerator, a few children's books, and a small space beside a grocery store. Today, it is a street library with 10, 000+ books, inspiring children to read. When COVID-19 closed schools, screens replaced books....