VIDEO: These Hilarious Diwali Carols Bring You the Gift of Laughter
Christmas may still be a while away but here are some Diwali carols to keep you going till then. The East India Comedy group sings about all the Diwali festivities - extending from Dhanteras to Bhai...
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In a First, LGBT Documentary Makes It to the Indian Panorama
In an unprecedented first time, the prestigious Indian Panorama (government's 21 non-fiction film showcase) will include a film that exposes the violations faced by gay, lesbian and transgender persons...
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VIDEO: Watch These Americans Set Fire to Ice with Their Dance Rendition of...
From Kajra re to Dola re - two American ice dancers gave a striking performance when they chose to dance on Bollywood numbers at the Rostelecom Cup in October 2009. Meryl Davis and Charlie White,...
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Meet the Human Behind the Popular ‘Humans of Bombay’ Page
She doesn’t just share pictures – she shares the many stories of success, failure, hopes, dreams, desires and so much more behind the faces that make it to her well-known and loved Facebook page. Meet...
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EXCLUSIVE: From IIT to US Air Force to TVF Pitchers – Journey of Arunabh...
Remember Yogi from TVF Pitchers? One of those four friends who quit their jobs to develop their own start-up? Yes, that’s him. Yogendra Kumar Pandey, a.k.a Yogi, is none other than Qtiyapa Guy himself...
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This Engineer from a Village in Karnataka Won the Wildlife Photographer of...
Have a hobby that you love? Pursue it with passion and hard work. That is exactly what Raviprakash, an engineer from a small village in Karnataka, did. And his efforts were recognized in London, where...
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Gold and Silver Are Passe. Try Jewellery Made of Wood, Terracotta,...
Wood, terracotta, ceramic, beads, papier-mâché, jute, bamboo and more - several options of hand crafted jewellery in natural materials are available today. Here are some Indian designers who are...
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When a Fan Had to Wait an Extra Week for Star Wars, He Made These Brilliant...
The latest of the epic series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in most parts of the world by December 18, 2015. But India had to wait an extra week, a wait that was excruciating for most fans...
View ArticleUstad Amjad Ali Khan’s Sarod Rendition of Jingle Bells Will Make Your Day
This is what the classical music maestro said on Facebook: Experimented with something different in the spirit of #Christmas....Merry#Xmas ! #MerryChristmas Jingle bells, jingle bells,Jingle...
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PHOTO STORY: Meet an Inspiring Woman Who Made Art Her Way to Live With...
Please Note: The Better India does not endorse any of the actions mentioned in this report as actions recommended for persons living with Schizophrenia. The views and thoughts expressed are that of...
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[VIDEO] Watch This to See an Intricate Indian Craft Unfold Right in Front of...
There is hours of hard work and patience behind that beautiful handcrafted bed sheet that you simply could not take your eyes off. Two design students are taking us on a journey to give us a glimpse of...
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You’ve Never Seen the Mahabharata Like This Before
Unite, comic book fans, mythology fans, and fans of straight up gorgeous storytelling and artwork. The Mahabharata, India's favourite epic featuring moral conundrums, extravagant dilemmas, and a battle...
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9 Offbeat Indian Music Festivals You Need to Attend This Year
Bored of going to the same concerts and events everyone else is attending? Here is a list of 10 offbeat and mesmerising music festivals of India that you simply cannot miss. Pack your bags and plan...
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One Man Is Reviving Channapatna’s Age-Old Woodcraft with an Award-Winning,...
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, introduced the Persian craft of wooden toy making to the small town of Channapatna, around 200 years ago. Today, when the survival of many Indian arts and crafts is...
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[In PICTURES] 26 Rare Photos of Madhubala to Remind You Why She Was Such a...
Madhubala is the beloved Indian actor whose legendary beauty has been an impossible standard for decades. Now these photos from a 1951 shoot for Life magazine by photographer James Burke may just help...
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“Why Speed up When You Can Leave Half an Hour Earlier?”– Sudha Chandran on...
Her accident, her love for life, her views on the condition of roads in India, and the things she wants to change - the inspiring Sudha Chandran talks about these and more in this candid interview. “My...
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Hearing Impaired and Autistic Persons Can Also Play Music Easily with This...
Ramesh, a graduate of IIT Madras, has designed an innovative Music Chakra to help anyone, with or without music knowledge, to very easily learn and play music – be it Carnatic, Hindustani or Western...
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PHOTO STORY: The World’s Most Exquisite Woodcarvings Are Being Created by...
Meet the Jangid family – the woodcarving artists of Jaipur who specialise in sandalwood miniature carvings. Mahesh Jangid, and his sons, Rohit and Mohit Jangid, use the simplest tools like small iron...
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Sofa from an Ambassador, Table from a Tractor – This Jodhpur Couple Is...
A sofa made from the discarded portion of an Ambassador car, a table made from a tractor, rugs made of old gunny bags, and so many other handmade products – welcome to the super creative workshop of...
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Events to Attend This Week (28/1/2016-4/1/2016)
1. Delhi Heritage Walks - Mehrauli Archaeological Park Photo source: Facebook This place is known for ruins dating from early medieval times to the 19th century. The walk is for two hours. Carry...
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