The Better India

He was just 19 when he shot down 10 enemy planes in World War I. Meet Indra Lal ‘Laddie’ Roy, India’s first and only flying ace. Born in Calcutta, raised in London, Laddie gave up an Oxford scholarship to fight for the skies. Even the enemy saluted him, German pilots dropped a wreath at his crash site. His epitaph in France reads in Bengali: “Maha birer samadhi. Sambhram dekhao, sparsha koro na.” (Here lies a brave warrior. Show respect. Do not touch.) Laddie isn’t just a war hero. He’s our first sky warrior. On his Birth Anniversary, swipe to know the story of this forgotten hero! Please Note : Images Generated Using AI #IndraLalRoy #WWIHero #IndianAirForce #UnsungHeroes #HistoryOfIndia #WarHero #FlyingAce #IndianAviator #BraveHeart #PositiveIndia #InspiringIndia #BirthAnniversary [Indra Lal Roy, Indian Air Force, WWI Hero, Birth Anniversary, History of India]

She grew up watching her father quietly fight traditions. Five daughters, one promise — his girls would never get less than any son. On her wedding day in Prayagraj, Tanu honoured that promise by arriving with her own baraat. Lights, dhol, dancing—two kilometres of joy usually reserved for men. Welcomed warmly by Rajat’s family, she showed that traditions can evolve without losing meaning. Which tradition would you rewrite? Tell us in the comments below. Video Credits : ag_Journalist on X #Inspiration #WomenEmpowerment #Traditions #IndianWeddings #PositiveStories #ChangeMakers #BreakingStereotypes #IndianBride [Empowering Stories, Breaking Stereotypes, Indian Weddings, Woman Breaking Traditions, Women Leaders, Social Change, Indian Brides]

Most of us throw away our food waste without thinking twice. But what if the same leftovers could fuel a kitchen, cut emissions, and never touch a landfill? Watch how one simple system is changing the way India handles food waste. #ReimaginingEnergy

She could have used the years to rest. Instead, she chose to heal. At nearly 100, Dr K Laxmi Bai gifted her entire life’s savings, Rs 3.4 crore, to AIIMS Bhubaneswar to build a gynaecological oncology unit for women battling cancer across Odisha and beyond. Born in 1926, Dr Laxmi Bai was in the first MBBS batch at SCB Medical College, Cuttack. She later earned her DGO and MD from Madras Medical College and went on to pursue an MPH at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA, an extraordinary achievement for her time. For more than five decades, she served women with care and dignity, from government hospitals in Sundargarh to teaching at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, where she retired as professor in 1986. Now, as she steps into her 100th year, her gift is shaping a future where more women receive timely, specialised cancer care. Her only wish is that this contribution trains future doctors and offers hope to countless lives. Some call it charity. The world will remember it as a legacy. #DrLaxmiBai #AIIMSBhubaneswar #WomensHealth #CancerCare #Odisha #PositiveNews [Dr Laxmi Bai, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, cancer care, Odisha, Positive News, Inspiring Senior Citizens]

This Delhi home is a secret weapon against pollution! With 400 fruit trees, Padam Singh — a 64-year-old retired Income Tax Commissioner — has turned his house into a lush oasis. From mangoes to pineapples, he grows 40+ varieties using simple jugaad, drip irrigation and pure dedication. His green haven brings clean air, peace and hope. Want to grow your own fruit-filled space in Delhi? Connect with him at padamsingh_irs on Instagram. #UrbanGardening #HomeGarden #SustainableLiving #GreenDelhi #PlantLovers #EcoFriendly #OrganicFarming #BreatheBetterIndia [Urban Gardening, Home Garden Ideas, Sustainable Living, Fruit Gardening, Terrace Farming, Breathe Better India]

Imagine a moment when every second counts, and one wrong move could mean the difference between life and death. In Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, Shubham Tiwari’s SUV plunged into a pond while he tried to avoid hitting a child. Trapped, unconscious, and sinking fast, hope seemed slim. Then came Faizal — a man on a boat, who saw the accident and didn’t hesitate for even a second. Battling strong currents and the weight of the vehicle, he dove into the water and pulled Shubham to safety. Faizal’s bravery reminds us that heroes walk among us every day — ordinary people who do extraordinary things when it matters most. Sometimes, saving a life doesn’t require strength or skill — just the will to step forward when it counts. And in that simple act, the world becomes a little brighter. Credits : Piyush Rai on X #HeroicRescue #EverydayHeroes #ActOfBravery #InspiringStories #HumanityFirst #CourageInCrisis #RealLifeHero [Life Saving Hero, SUV Rescue, Uttar Pradesh, Inspiring Stories]

On this Nagaland Statehood Day, we celebrate not just a land of vibrant cultures and resilient people, but also a land that chose conservation over extinction. Once hunted in staggering numbers, the Amur Falcons of Nagaland now return each year to a hero’s welcome. From Pangti’s skies to the world’s headlines, Nagaland proved what stewardship truly looks like. Swipe to witness the journey of the Amur Falcons — the Phoenix of the Northeast. The Better India, in collaboration with Roundglass Sustain, presents WildAtHeart — a series spotlighting India’s fearless wildlife protectors, forest-frontline heroes, and the incredible communities fighting to keep the wild… wild. Roundglass Sustain #NagalandStatehoodDay #AmurFalcons #Nagaland #ConservationSuccess #PangtiVillage #NortheastIndia #WildAtHeart #WildlifeIndia [Amur Falcons, Nagaland Statehood Day, Nagaland Conservation, Pangti Village, Wildlife Protection India, Community-Led Conservation, Wild At Heart]

DC Sunkara has installed IoT devices across 16 villages, which have increased water supply by over 20%! “Now, we are not dependent on the tank operator," says Renuva Devi, Panchayat president of Kuttapalayam village. "Water is automatically supplied to the public at pre-set timings. There have hardly been any complaints regarding water supply from the public. Fixed quantity is being supplied for a fixed timing and then, there are water savings.” Explore more proven-impact stories on the Frontier Tech Repository: https://lnkd.in/gMKKnJMD In partnership with NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH). #FrontierTechRepository #NITIFTH #NITIAayog #TheBetterIndia #MadeInIndia #MakeInIndia NITI Aayog | Debjani Ghosh

You won’t believe what this tiny device does. Meet Impactpure — a portable stainless-steel purifier by Mumbai entrepreneur Rohit Shah that gives clean, pH-balanced water anywhere, without electricity or plumbing. It kills 99% of germs, removes heavy metals, chlorine, and microplastics, and replaces 3,000 litres’ worth of plastic bottles. With nano-silver, KDF and MHD tech, it’s affordable, sustainable, and fits in your bag. Would you switch to this? Tell us in the comments below. Kalki Ecosphere LLP #CleanWater #PortablePurifier #SustainableLiving #WaterFiltration #EcoFriendlyProducts #ImpactPure #ReducePlastic #InnovationIndia #Solutionaires [Innovation India, Waste-Free Water Purifier, Mobile Water Filter, Travel Water Purifier, Mumbai, Rohit Shah, Solutionaires]

Before “woke” had a name, V. Shantaram was already living it. From child brides who said no to prisoners who found redemption, he gave Indian cinema something rare — a conscience. Swipe to meet the rebel who coloured our screens long before colour existed. #VShantaram #IndianCinema #ClassicFilms #FilmLegend #CinemaHistory #UnsungHeroes #HistoryofIndia #BiopicIndia [V Shantaram, Indian Cinema, Social Reform In Films, Classic Indian Filmmaker, Visionary Director, History of India, Biopic India]