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Fashion

How an Engineer in Jharkhand Makes Sarees With Water Hyacinths, the ‘Terror of Bengal’

History

A History of Santiniketan: The ‘Vessel’ That Carried Rabindranath Tagore’s Best Treasures

Sister Nivedita

History

Battling Plague, Famine & British Rule: The Irish Teacher Who ‘Gave Her All’ to India

At the Samaritan Mission School by Mamoon Akhtar

Education

Once Denied Education, Tuition Teacher Starts School Recognised Among World’s Top 10

Food

Bengal’s Best Kept Secret is This GI Tagged, 118-YO Sweet from a Rural Community

Once Unable to Get a Job, 'MA English Chaiwali' Now Inspires Others Like Her

Entrepreneurs

Once Unable to Get a Job, ‘MA English Chaiwali’ Now Inspires Others Like Her

Soumitra Mandal from Sundarbans on his way to provide oxygen to COVID patients

Inspirational

Despite High Risk, 29-YO Cycles Through The Sundarbans to Bring Oxygen to The Needy

Lilabati Mahata

Inspirational

Unsung Woman Helps Parched Village Build Over 1000 Water Saving Structures

Anshul Gupta, CEO of Prastuti with his embroiderers

Fine Arts

Meet the Man Reviving Two Dying Styles of Embroidery With Over 1200 Women

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Bulletin

IOCL Recruitment 2021: Apply for 527 Apprentice Vacancies; Check Eligibility Here

Education

7 Friends Help 2000+ Village Kids Chase Their Dreams in IIT, IISc & More

Food

Inside Kolkata’s Iconic Pice Hotels That Still Serve Food For Just Rs 3!

Environment

Fearless Kolkata Woman Fights Death Threats to Keep a Lake Alive

Animal Welfare

Meet The School Teacher Making Way For 500 Elephants to Cross 25 Tea Gardens

West Bengal

Inspirational

WB Activist Brings Back Bodies of Indians Who Lose Their Lives Abroad, Free of Cost

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Farming

WB Villages Save Up To 60% Water By Growing Watermelons Using This Novel Method

COVID-19 scam

COVID-19 Fact Check

I was Scammed & Paid Rs. 12,000 for Remdisivir. Here’s How You Can be Careful

Lede

‘Awesome’ Startup Sells Chillies, Thukpa; Earns Rs 20 Lakh Revenue in 10 Months

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History

What Connects Indus Valley Civilisation to Bengal? A 2500-YO City Named After A Mythical King

Entrepreneurs

Bengal Saree Artisan Goes From Making Rs 2.5 Per Day to Running a Rs 50 Cr Venture

Inspirational

Ladakh’s ‘Manjhi’ to 105-YO Farmer: 11 TBI Heroes Awarded The Padma Shri in 2021

Bengaluru

Wherever You Are, This Duo Will Deliver Your Hometown’s Snacks to Your Doorstep

Inspirational

With Sheer Passion, Daily Wager Turned Bengal Village Into a Sitar-Making Hub

Agriculture

New Toilet to Daughter’s Education: How 2 Women Used Potato Farming to Become Independent

Inspirational

‘Ambulance Dada’ Ferries Over 5500 Patients to Hospitals On His Motorbike

IIT-Kharagpur's Portable COVIRAP Box Does COVID-19 Tests For Rs 500

Innovation

IIT-Kharagpur’s New COVRIAP Box Can Go Anywhere, Do COVID-19 Tests For Rs 500

Civil Service

UPSC CSE 2020: What Should I Do In the Last Week Before Exam? IAS Officer Answers

History

Once Mocked For Not Being a Brahmin, His Voice Now Wakes Up Millions on Mahalaya

Animal Welfare

Bengal Woman Takes on Ritual Hunters, Rescues Over 300 Wild Animals

Health Care

For 50 Years, This ‘5-Rupee Doctor’ Was a Beloved Messiah For the Poor

Dance

How the Daughter of a Bengal Farmer Made India Proud on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Food

Icmic, Santosh & Rukmani: The Forgotten Story of India’s Original Cookers

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West Bengal is a culturally rich state with a vibrant history and a diverse population. At The Better India, we showcase positive stories and inspiring news from West Bengal, covering topics such as local entrepreneurship, art, music, and social initiatives.

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