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Tamil Nadu

Chandrayaan 3, Project Director P Veeramuthuvel

Inspirational

From a Small TN Town to Working On ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3: How an ‘Average Student’ Chased His Dreams

P Bindu started organic farming to help her family

Organic Farming

TN Woman Doubles Income Through Organic Farming, Builds Better Future for Daughters

Empowerment

‘We’ve Got Wings’: IAS Officer Rescues Hundreds From Bonded Labour, Makes Them Kiln Owners

Oddar community

Art

A Tiny TN Village Has Kept a Traditional Art of Wooden Sculptures Alive For 75 Years

Pikbig, boutique on wheels

Fashion

MBA Grad Launches ‘Boutique on Wheels’ to Deliver Affordable Fashion to Your Doorstep

M Sivasamy with his clay fridge

Sustainability

70-YO Potter Makes Fridge that Needs No Electricity; Keeps Veggies, Curd Fresh for Days

India's Water Warrior

Unsung Heroes

Quit His Dubai Job to Revive 118 Water Bodies: Meet the Winner of India’s Water Warriors

Aine Edwards left Ireland to help Indian kids reach stardom in the skating and surfing world.

Sports

IT Professional Spent 10 Years in TN Helping Skater & Surfer Kids Get Global Fame

N Kalaiselvi, CSIR's first woman director

Science

N Kalaiselvi: Breaking Glass Ceilings is a Habit for CSIR’s First Woman Director

Pico Farmstay

Senior Citizens

At 89 & 71, ‘Golden Girls’ of Tamil Nadu Run Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Farm Stay

My little moppet founder dr hemapriya sells traditional baby powder mix

Entrepreneurs

Doctor’s Traditional Mix for Babies Earns Rs 3 Cr/Year, Gets Orders From Across India

Humanity food stall that feeds the poor for free

Social Enterprise

Mother-Son Duo’s ‘Humanity’ Stall Lets You Pay What You Can, Feeds the Poor for Free

TN Potter builds clay fridge

Innovation

Potter Crafts Portable Clay Fridge To Keep Veggies, Curd Fresh Without Electricity

Women drawing kolam design outside their house

Heritage Preservation

Why You Should Choose Rice Powder Kolam Over Stone Powders Sold in Markets

Man sets up rainwater harvesting at his house in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Rain Water Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting System in TN Man’s Home Helped His Entire Village During Cyclone

At 89 & 71, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food

Elderly

At 89 & 71, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food

This Gorgeous Paint-Free, Mud Home Needs 50% Less Cement & No ACs in Summers

Sustainability

This Gorgeous Paint-Free, Mud Home Needs 50% Less Cement & No ACs in Summers

Kovai Kulangal Padhukappu Amaippu (KKPA)

NGO

5 Ponds, 4 Lakes, 3 Canals: This Man Dedicated his Life to Reviving Filthy Water Bodies

Environment

In Chennai, a Bunch of ‘Cycling Yogis’ Are Preserving Hidden Gems From History

Deepika Velmurugan

Small Businesses of India

‘How I Turned a Hobby into Business’: Homemaker Earns 75000/Month With Home Decor

lawyer se gunasekar and his safe house for inter-caste couples adhalinal kadhal seiveer

Activism

‘Go Ahead & Love’: Why a Lawyer Dedicated 20 Years to Unite 200 Inter-Caste Couples

YellowBag founders Gowri Gopinath and Krishnan Subramanian

Sustainability

Couple Quit Jobs To Sell Traditional Eco-Friendly Bags, Earn Turnover of Rs 3 Crore

Culture

No Priest, No Pheras, No Patriarchy: What This Couple’s Self-Respecting Wedding Looked Like

S Sumathi with her students at her anganwadi

Education

‘I Pawned My Gold Chain & Spent Rs 1.5 Lakh to Renovate Our Anganwadi’

Kiru Maikkapillai, founder of The Divine Foods

organic farming

‘I Quit My Job in The US to Sell Organic Turmeric & Help Farmers Double their Income’

organic farming

Agriculture

Homemaker Converts Family’s 10-Acre Chemical Laden Land Into Organic Farm

Tiggle Hot Chocolate

Entrepreneurs

23-YO Brews Up Startup Success With Hot Chocolate That Empowers Organic Farmers

Duo Builds Eco-Friendly Homes With Ancient 'Panch Bootha' Wisdom

Architecture

Duo Builds Eco-Friendly Homes With Ancient ‘Panch Bootha’ Wisdom

Architect Creates Healthy & Caffeine-Free '3-in-1' Tea That Helps You Lose Weight

Entrepreneurs

Sivakasi Couple Creates Healthy & Caffeine-Free ‘3-in-1’ Tea That Helps You Lose Weight

Chinnathambi from Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu sells dosa at Rs 2

Food

‘I Had to Sleep Hungry’: Man Who Sells Dosas for Rs 2 & Serves 800 Daily

IAS Supriya Sahu during the launch of the campaign.

Civil Servants

Exclusive: IAS Officer Revives Tamil Nadu’s Eco-Friendly ‘Manjapai’ Bags

Architect Kaushik and the sustainable house he built at Hanumanthampatti in Theni, Tamil Nadu

Architecture

My Zero-Waste Home Saves 70% Energy By Using the Sun to Run Appliances

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Tamil Nadu is a state of rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Discover the positive and inspiring stories of this vibrant state with The Better India. From the ancient temples of Madurai to the serene beaches of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Join us on a journey of hope and celebration.

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