The Better India

This stretch looks like it belongs in a FIFA fan park. But it's right here in India. Football legends now line the flyover pillars, with murals of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and India's own Sunil Chhetri welcoming commuters every day. What was once an ordinary road has become a vibrant celebration of the beautiful game. Any guesses which Indian city pulled off this incredible football makeover? Credits : framefusion_swathi on IG #Football #SunilChhetri #StreetArt #FIFA [Football-Themed Flyover, Public Art, FIFA World cup 2026]

They called it a flop. But it didn't mean failure. In 2017, this film earned just ₹20 crore against a ₹40 crore budget and quietly disappeared from theatres. Nine years later, it has done what no Indian film ever has. After being dubbed in Hindi and uploaded to YouTube, Jaya Janaki Nayaka (known as Khoonkhar) slowly found a second life—one viewer, one recommendation, one share at a time. Today, it has crossed 1 billion views, becoming the first full-length Indian film to achieve the milestone on a single YouTube upload. A reminder that success doesn't always arrive immediately. Sometimes, it takes years for the world to discover what you created. #IndianCinema #YouTubeSuccess #ViralStory #MovieMilestone #InspiringJourney [Indian Cinema, YouTube Billion Views, Viral Indian Movie, Jaya Janaki Nayaka, Indian Film Success]

After trying to have a child for over a decade, this couple was denied IVF treatment because the husband was 57. But the Calcutta High Court stepped in with a significant observation. The court ruled that a woman who is medically fit and legally eligible for IVF under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021, cannot be denied treatment simply because her husband has crossed the prescribed age limit. The couple, married since 2014, had sought to conceive using sperm and ovum from an ART bank after a clinic refused treatment solely due to the husband's age. Justice Krishna Rao observed that the wife should not suffer because of her husband's ineligibility, noting that in the ART procedure, she is the gestational carrier while the husband has no physical participation beyond being a supportive partner. Do you agree with the court's reasoning? Share your thoughts below. #IVF #CalcuttaHighCourt #ReproductiveRights #InfertilityAwareness #IndiaNews [IVF, Calcutta High Court, ART Act, Reproductive Rights]

classroom once shaped her days. Today, she's making history at over 250 km/h. From being an English teacher and a mother of two in Pune to racing one of the world's most iconic cars, Diana Pundole has rewritten what a second career can look like. Growing up, her parents encouraged her to explore everything from tennis and swimming to martial arts and go-karting, nurturing a competitive spirit that stayed with her. But racing wasn't part of the plan until 2018, when an unexpected call invited her to a national motorsport talent hunt. Chosen from around 200 women, she fought through rigorous trials to finish among the top six. Balancing motherhood, family and relentless training, Diana steadily rose through Indian motorsport before making history as the first Indian woman to compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East. Driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge, she finished fourth on her international debut at Yas Marina and claimed second place in Bahrain. Her journey proves that it's never too late to discover a dream, chase it fearlessly and make history. #DianaPundole #IndianMotorsport #WomenInMotorsport #FerrariChallenge #Gamechangers [Diana Pundole, Ferrari Girl, Woman Racer, gamechangers]

She wasn't "given away." She chose her partner. And that changed everything.❤️ No kanyaadaan. No tearful vidaai. No rituals followed just because "that's how it's always been done." Instead, this couple rewrote their wedding around equality, consent, and mutual respect. Their marriage didn't begin with one person leaving—it began with two people choosing each other as equals. Sometimes, the most powerful tradition is having the courage to create your own. #ModernMarriage #WeddingInspiration #EqualPartnership #RelationshipGoals #LoveStory [Modern Wedding, Equal Marriage, Wedding Traditions, Relationship Goals, Gender Equality]

One myth can harm a mother. One fact can change a life.❤️ When this doctor challenged age-old postpartum beliefs, she was mocked, trolled, and told to stay in her lane. She refused. Today, millions of mothers turn to Dr Madhavi Bharadwaj for advice rooted in science, not superstition. Because no woman should suffer after childbirth simply because of misinformation. Every mother deserves facts, dignity, and the confidence to care for herself and her child. #DoctorsDay #Motherhood #Parenting #MaternalHealth #HealthcareHeroes [Doctor's Day, Motherhood, Postpartum Care, Parenting Tips, Child Health, Maternal Health]

She wasn't waiting for a better place to study. She simply made the most of the one she had. A young girl was spotted studying by the roadside in Tambaram, Chennai, while her mother sold flowers nearby. As darkness fell, she continued reading under the light of a small shop, determined not to let the night end her lessons. The moment, captured by Santhosh, is a reminder that determination often shines brightest when resources are few. Credits: santhosh.s_07 on IG #Education #Chennai #TamilNadu #InspiringIndia [Education, Inspiration, Tamil Nadu, Inspiring India]

He hit rock bottom before he reached the top. Once trapped in drug addiction and working as a daily wage labourer just to survive, Joseph H. Vanlalhruaia found himself at one of the lowest points of his life. Determined to reclaim his future, he made the life-changing decision to walk away from addiction and dedicate himself to Muay Thai. Every training session became a step towards rebuilding the life he thought he'd lost. Years of discipline, sacrifice and relentless hard work paid off in 2024, when the Mizo fighter created history by becoming the first Indian to win the WMO World Muay Thai Title. His winning streak didn't stop there. Joseph later defeated a ONE Championship fighter from Vietnam in Thailand, further cementing his place on the international stage. Today, he continues to inspire the next generation by training young athletes and giving back to his community, showing that every comeback starts with one courageous decision. Video Credits: naksu007 | team_joseph__ | joseph_vlhruaia #JosephVanlalhruaia #MuayThai #WorldChampion #Gamechangers [Joseph Vanlalhruaia, Muay Thai World Champion, Gamechangers]

Burnout has become so normalised that most people assume it is just part of life. Iom Bioworks is proving it does not have to be. Co-founded in Karnataka, they built a computational model that tracks shifts in your gut microbiome to design formulations that support your body's natural resilience. Swipe to see how they are turning stress management from guesswork into a science. Are you, too, building the next big tech breakthrough that could solve India’s development challenges? We want to hear from you! Scan the QR code to send your story. In partnership with NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH).   Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dxQPMbK8 #FrontierTechRepository #NITIFTH #NITIAayog #TheBetterIndia #MadeInIndia #BiotechIndia #GutHealth #PreventiveHealthcare #WellnessScience