Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Founders Bet on Positive News
Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia started The Better India in 2008 because they noticed that news often focused on bad things like war and crime, but not on the good things people were doing to solve problems.
They wanted to share stories about people making a difference in their communities.
Over the years, their platform has grown and now reaches millions of people.
They use technology to tell these stories in a way that inspires others to take action.
Their goal is to show that there are many changemakers in India and to give them a voice.
Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia founded The Better India in 2008 to focus on positive and solutions-oriented journalism.
The platform highlights grassroots innovators, sustainable initiatives, and unsung changemakers in India.
The Better India has over 250 million readers across English, Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla.
The founders initially faced skepticism but persisted due to their conviction in the platform's mission.
The platform uses technology, including AI, to enhance storytelling and reach a wider audience.
- Who
- Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia, co-founders of The Better India
- What
- Started a media platform focused on positive and solutions-oriented journalism
- When
- Founded in 2008
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight solutions and positive stories often overlooked by mainstream media
- Founders
- Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia
- Year Founded
- 2008
- Platform
- The Better India
- Mission
- Solutions-oriented journalism
- Impact
- Over 250 million readers across multiple languages
- Initial Inspiration
- Lack of positive news coverage
- Current Reach
- English, Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla
- Technology Use
- AI and emerging technologies for storytelling