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Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh home is built without concrete and has waterless sanitation system. It stays naturally warm even in winter- Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in Assam
- It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and power
- Slovenian proverb of the day: "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" — Inspiring life lessons on foresight, preparation, wise decision-making, and why the best opportunities are often the ones we act on before they disappear through timeless Slovenian folk wisdomSlovenian proverb of the day: Slovenian proverb, "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" (Po toči zvoniti je prepozno) serves as ...30 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...29 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- Trump-linked Albania resort draws fire over environmental damagePreliminary work on a vast hotel project linked to the Trump family has already caused irreparable damage to Albania's coast. Scientists an...29 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...27 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India's Gen Z against Modi govtSocial activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike following a vigorous youth movement that compelled the government to act. Foc...25 Jul, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- In 1978, a New York mother discovered her son's school stood beside a toxic-waste dump; her campaign evacuated about 950 families and helped create SuperfundA mother's fight for her son's health exposed a toxic chemical dump in Niagara Falls. This crisis led to the evacuation of hundreds of fami...25 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...25 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- From placards to punchlines: How Gen Z turned the CJP protest into a social media movementProtests at Jantar Mantar quickly moved online with Gen Z's unique humor. Participants mixed political messages with viral internet trends ...24 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Ken-Betwa activist Bhatnagar ends 18-day hunger strike on mother's requestActivist Amit Bhatnagar has ended his 18-day hunger strike against alleged irregularities in the rehabilitation and compensation of familie...24 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike in presence of Union Ministers Nadda, Jitendra SinghSonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after meeting Union ministers Nadda and Singh. He had sought assurances regarding student pro...24 Jul, 2026, 02.21 AM IST
- Education system should inspire confidence: Abhinav Bindra amid CJP's NEET protestsOlympic champion Abhinav Bindra urged an education system that inspires confidence and rewards merit. Grandmaster Nihal Sarin expressed pai...23 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Police end 15-day Ken-Betwa protest marked by Jal, Chita, Faansi satyagrahasIn Chhatarpur, a 15-day demonstration against the Ken-Betwa Link Project came to a close on Sunday, as police intervened to disperse the pr...19 Jul, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- Residents hold protest against Amazon data centre in ThaneAmazon's large data centre project in Thane faces significant local and political opposition. Residents protested, citing concerns about no...18 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- US data center protests go national as backlash growsOpponents of AI data center expansion plan nationwide protests this Saturday. HumansFirst is coordinating demonstrations in at least 125 lo...18 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- US data centre protests go national as backlash growsProtesters are organising nationwide demonstrations against the rapid expansion of data centres. These demonstrations aim to voice concerns...18 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Protest held in Thane against proposed data centre over 'environmental threats'Hundreds protested a proposed data centre in Thane's Balkum area on Saturday. Protesters cited severe environmental and health risks from t...18 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
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