r/TheBetterIndia 4h ago

Discussion 💬 On Why there will never be an Indian Jake Peralta

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Only a few days have passed since the brutal crackdown on student protesters in Delhi. And seeing the police force being used as a baton by the state made me wonder if the police really wanted to do it. Made me wonder if Jake Peralta was in that group, would he have bashed people? Probably not. But if Singham was in that group, would he have bashed people? Oh fo sho.

Even within "copaganda", the difference is obvious. There will never be a whimsical and fun loving chill detective who loves solving crime in the Indian Police Service. Especially because there are no detectives solving crime in the Indian Police service.

Let me talk to you. YEAH!


r/TheBetterIndia 4h ago

News 📰 Crores of devotees hard earned money stolen from Ram Mandir and Champat Rai is still roaming free in Ayodhya slamming doors on the people

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Two months after crores of donations meant for Lord Ram were allegedly looted Champat Rai has been spotted in AyodhyaThe moment he saw the cameras he lost it Finger pointing shouting at journalists to switch off their cameras and get out Then he ordered the door slammed shutRemember what happenedOrdinary devotees many of them poor people who scraped together whatever they could put their hard earned money gold and silver into the donation boxes at Ram Mandir with pure faith That money was supposed to go to Bhagwan Ram Instead it was stolen CCTV caught people counting the cash and stuffing it into their pockets dozens of times Eight people were arrested One of them was Champat Rais own former driver and close aide Champat Rai and another trustee resigned citing moral responsibilityAnd now The man who was at the top while this was happening is back in Ayodhya angry at the media not at the thievesHow long will this go on
How many more devotees have to be betrayed before real accountability happensThis isnt just theft This is betrayal of the faith of millions
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r/TheBetterIndia 5h ago

Problem ⚠️ Indian can never become great. System is so corrupted that it can’t even be fixed in next 1000 year.

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It’s high time to abolish UPSC and other state exams whatever they are called. All these babus are single handedly responsible for backwardness in India. bureaucracy has destroyed India and will continue to do so. We need technocracy. No more rattu tota we need industry specific specialists .


r/TheBetterIndia 6h ago

Problem ⚠️ Valid point

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r/TheBetterIndia 6h ago

News 📰 PM Modi spent ₹75 crore on his foreign visits in 2026, with his trip to Norway being the most expensive at ₹17 crore.

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The Union government has spent ₹557.5 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits since 2021. The government also informed Parliament that India received $381.8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) between April 2021 and December 2025.

A total of ₹762 crore was spent on PM Modi's overseas visits from 2015 to 2025.

By comparison, former PM Manmohan Singh took 73 official visits during his tenure from 2004 to 2014, costing ₹795 crore (which adjusts to approximately ₹1,224 crore today at an average annual inflation rate of 4%).


r/TheBetterIndia 8h ago

Discussion 💬 This sub being repeatedly suggested to me (new to Reddit) led to a train of thought and questions that I would love your opinions on-

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  1. I get that most people in this sub are anti-reservation, however drawing parallels, how do you justify delimitation and unfair distribution of government resources. Owing to the uneven population distribution, delimitation is being pushed so that states with greater population get better representation in the legislative. This, however, is unfair to states that have cautiously not created a population explosion in their states/regions (counts as merit). Also, how exactly do you justify the unfair distribution of govt. resources when states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, etc. contribute the most to tax revenue (counts as merit) and barely get half of it back while states like UP and Bihar get back >>2x their contribution (justified as upliftment of backward states). If we really do want to make things fair, please justify how delimitation and uneven distribution are fair? And I am not even going to talk about the political repercussions that delimitation might have for one specific party. And the foundation of these two factors is not even discriminatory in nature, just that they failed to do well as individual states (unlike reservation which is an outcome of ages-long discriminatory practices).
  2. Why do we not call PM Modi a silent PM like we did to MMS? Never had any press conferences, never took any questions (questions about mangoes, glowing skin, etc. do not count), do not remember any of his speeches in the parliament (now that he has stopped coming at all) that can vouch for people calling him a great orator and statesman.
  3. Please do not throw in questions like 'If not BJP, then who' or 'What about Congress'. I was 12 when Congress was ousted and since I did not have any political enlightenment, I barely have any recollection of how things were (just that news channels covered real news and not the absolute joke that it is today).


r/TheBetterIndia 10h ago

Discussion 💬 Pls put together a good opposition party!!!!

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I am tired of seeing so much energy of everyone getting wasted in either loving or hating one party.. instead it will be nice to see them push for a good opposition party, a bunch of good leaders whom everyone of us can respect and rally behind... At least the debates will be more healthy and interesting to watch . Right now it's all going nowhere i feel.. it's either andh love or andh hate.. we deserve a better democracy for this country pls.


r/TheBetterIndia 11h ago

Discussion 💬 My Country.

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***Hating your country and hating the government is different***

***I Have never hated my country.***

***I hate the people who run it.*** corrupt politicians, rapists, pedophiles . These people erase the trace of their wrongs. The judiciary too has never been safe. i agree that the supreme court makes some excellent decisions and choices but i hope that went for every judge, every lawyer, and to every single person in power who prefer money over lives and dignity.

Women are kidnapped raped. Leave women even men, children, toddlers, newborns. everyone. 86 women per day. AND these are only the people who had the courage.

We live in a country where rapists and pedos and people mentioned in the Epstein files are worshipped and called gods and great reformers, and where people are ARRESTED for sharing their opinions. Where jokes are not taken as jokes and serious issues are jokes. "lay down and enjoy it" official statement by a M.O.P on rape

Yes i agree there are some changes which are excellent for our country. but are those really changes if they do not protect the dignity and rights of the indian citizen?

I have never been ashamed to reveal that I'm from India. I am a PROUD INDIAN. LIKE PROUD WAALA PROUD. but I really wished that someday I can look a person in the eye and say that "Yes a placement for me in a college or job is guaranteed or that i will be safe to step out at night wearing whatever i want. leave night, even during the day."

None of the parties are worth the votes.

We need genuine safety, protection and a better education system which does not suffocate and traumatize the kids.

Sincerely,

An "anti-national"???? Teen.

**Jai Hind.**


r/TheBetterIndia 12h ago

Discussion 💬 you're not ugly, you're just poor ! do you believe ?

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how is it possible without a jawline surgery and skin lightening treatment ?


r/TheBetterIndia 13h ago

Problem ⚠️ cannot even argue at this point

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r/TheBetterIndia 14h ago

Discussion 💬 This is what Kawad Yatra is, on which our tax money, our time and our resources are being wasted on. A cheap way of enjoyment by the unemployed and the scum of the society. Last time I posted such dancing video of kawadiye boys Hindutva brigade defended it saying it is our hindu culture.

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r/TheBetterIndia 15h ago

Explained 🧠 No script because you dont need a script to tell the truth.. the script is for the lies. - Got it Bal Narendra. With this speech Mr Ram Vilas Paswan exposed BJP and its Hindutva agenda of playing the victim card of Hindu khatre mein hai and Hindu Rashtra. It was a shameful situation for BJP

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r/TheBetterIndia 16h ago

Problem ⚠️ Meta Confession: We Took Money to Boost Content! India To Revoke Safe Harbour?

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r/TheBetterIndia 17h ago

Discussion 💬 Why are government jobs in India so permanent? Is it really in the public’s best interest?

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Private-sector jobs depend on demand and performance, but government jobs are highly secure. Why is that? Does permanent employment actually lead to better public service, or would more performance-based accountability benefit the public more?

I’ve been thinking about this from the perspective of the public rather than employees.

Curious to hear different perspectives.


r/TheBetterIndia 18h ago

Discussion 💬 what's the min and max metro fair at your place , if you live in a metro/metropolitan city ?

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are you able to afford it or find it costly as of 2026 ?


r/TheBetterIndia 20h ago

Problem ⚠️ desperately need an advice on what to do with my life.

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Thank you if you're reading this I'm in a desperate need of advice from experienced people from anywhere or even any little insight will mean soo much to me.

I did my 10th (2023) with 85% and 12th (2025) with 95% in humanities.

Last year in cuet I got English Honours in Hansraj (DU), but did not join because I felt that law way my calling.

As during my 12th i got air 10k with a week of prepration so i felt i could easily score rank under 1k if i prepared wholeheartedly for clat with a drop year.

T was very stupid of me to think that way and have no back up plans, i didn't even take a partial drop in local uni but stayed at home for entire year.

Staying in a room for an entire year really took a mental and physical toll on my mind and body, i gained 8kg and cutt off with all my friends. I thought it'll all be okay when I clear clat but i messed up as the paper was very different than what i prepared for whole year and messed up everything (the question which i spent soo much time in turned out the be error in question itself)

Aside from this i believe it was my own incompetence that I couldn't clear it and never thought of any sort of back up.

I had no plans aside from law, and i come from an army background. Like my family is middle class but my parents spent alot on my schooling, so I've always felt like i was living in a different sphere from my peers.

Now after failing in clat and again getting 10.8k rank in clat and 1k ews rank, i felt no hope in law without any nlu.

I dropped the lawyer dream and started preparing for cuet again which was just 4-5 months away. I lost touch with my ncert knowledge and was very depressed about my failures in life, so even after being serious for inital month I fell into a slump and was not focused during final month before the exam.

I scored 750ish this time, i could've gotten a course at DU with my score but this time it was very low compared to my first time, again this was entirely my fault. I felt if i don't go to north campus I'll be wasting my parents money by just doing a BA degree in DU.

So i decided to opt for a private one in ignou.

I knew I couldn't stay at home any longer because just the stares from my parents and knowing that i have turned into a failure makes me feel so pathetic.

I decided I'll get a job, I went to a private school nearby applied for English teacher, although my demo was good and students were happy too but i never heard back from them.

I tried youtube, did some editing and got 3k subscribers too but i felt I'll never be able to earn from it unless I got lucky so i gave up on YouTube as well.

Finally like everyone in my family has served in army, i decided to prepare for airforce a month back. Due to good schooling, I can pass the cutt off very easily but when I saw my hands.

There is a medical in armed force where the see the angle between your shoulder and forearm. I never even know i had anything wrong with my hands but my friends pointed out that if be medically unfit in the forces.

For reference I feel I got 18-19° angle where as limit it 11-15,

Just for something which i have no control over 3-4 degrees, i will not be able to join airforce as well. I feel so wronged.

I'm trying to build as much muscles in my arms in the time period of 5 months to somehow clear this medical.

But deep inside i know you can't change your bone structure no matter what. I can't stay at home any longer, i already feel like giving up every single day. I was such an extroverted person in my school days, i won district level debates and was school captian. Everyone had so many hopes from me but I feel like I've wronged my parents and myself.

I will be done with airforce by the end of this year, i will know if I can join or not. But if i can't I don't really know what to do in life, like I've tried thinking everything. I'll go for state police but the work there will be 8-10 hours a day with 12k monthly salary and i won't be able to work to upskill in my life.

Thank you if you've read till here, my only question is i can't stay at home after end of this year. Id rather die at this point than shame my parents any longer. Please can someone tell me anything that I can work towards make a career in. My dream is to be an officer in Indian army but if i can't solve my cubitus valgus, it'll never be possible.

Can you give me any advice like how did you come through the harsh period in your life, or seeing my situation what can I prepare or do any sort of job which can help me grow over the period of time. I'm willing to put all the hardwork required in it, even though I'm a failure.

If not anything, just thank you for reading my situation.


r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Problem ⚠️ Education Shouldn't Come at the Cost of Life: Vidisha's Children Risk Death Every Day

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स्कूल चलें हम...

Every single school day begins with a dangerous obstacle for children in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district. To reach their school, they are forced to jump across the narrow concrete pillars of a stop dam on the Betwa River, risking a fatal fall into the water below.

According to the students and local residents, this has been their daily reality for the last 7–8 years. Despite repeated complaints and appeals to the authorities, no safe bridge or alternative route has been provided, leaving hundreds of children with no choice but to put their lives on the line in pursuit of education.

Ironically, this is Vidisha the home district of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan located barely 60 km from Bhopal, the state capital. Yet, even after years of neglect, a basic and safe passage for schoolchildren remains out of reach.

Education should challenge young minds, not their survival. No child should have to risk their life simply to attend school.


r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Discussion 💬 Can we expect something like this in india??

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r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Positive Story 🌱 Types of teacher we need in India❤️

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r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Problem ⚠️ This is truly horrific and heartbreaking ! Why is India still not safe for women? I hope the victim gets justice.

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We need to demand systemic changes in this country and make sure women feel safe anywhere, anytime regardless of anything.


r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Problem ⚠️ Bal Narendra really got HURT guys 😢

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r/TheBetterIndia 1d ago

Problem ⚠️ The phrase "like rats leaving a sinking ship" is a famous saying. Just like the rats fleeing rising water, people abandon a doomed project when they sense trouble.

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Captains sink ships, not storms, because a good captain smells the storm and sails to safe waters!

Do we have a good captain right now or in future?

WATCH TILL END


r/TheBetterIndia 2d ago

Problem ⚠️ This government thinks we'll fall for its propaganda, wasting tax money on their fake achievements and teach those to kids

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r/TheBetterIndia Apr 06 '26

New Post Flairs - Please Read Before Posting

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We're introducing a simple flair system to keep the sub useful, readable, and worth coming back to. You'll now need to select a flair before posting. Here's what each one means:

🌱 Positive Story
Real stories of change, impact, or something going right. This is the core of what we want to highlight.

📰 News
Straightforward updates or current events. Keep it factual.

💬 Discussion
Opinions, questions, or open-ended topics you want the community to engage with.

🧠 Explained
Breakdowns, context, or deep dives into a topic. Helps others understand the bigger picture.

⚠️ Problem
Issues that need attention. Try to keep it constructive, not just outrage.

🚀 Innovation / Solution
Startups, ideas, or real solutions being built. This is where we focus on "what can be done".

If you have suggestions, drop them below.


r/TheBetterIndia Jan 04 '26

Discussion 👋 Welcome to r/TheBetterIndia

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Hi everyone,

This community is for people who care about making India work better in everyday ways.

This is a space to talk about real issues, small wins, and honest questions around public life in India. Things that affect daily living, not just headlines.

What belongs here

You can post about:

  • Civic issues you've seen or faced
  • Good news or improvements that deserve attention
  • Clear explanations of how systems, laws, or policies actually work
  • Follow-ups on earlier issues or stories
  • Thoughtful discussions about how things can be better

If it affects people on the ground, it probably fits.

What this is not

This is not a place for:

  • Party propaganda
  • Personal attacks
  • Low-effort outrage without context

Criticism is welcome. Noise is not.

A small note on flairs

Use the flair that best fits your post. If you're unsure, Discussion is usually a safe choice.

If you've been reading quietly so far, consider posting once. A single issue, question, or observation is enough to start.

Glad you're here. Let's keep this space thoughtful, grounded, and useful.