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MacKenzie Scott has given away $26.4 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Her record-breaking philanthropy is transforming HBCUs across America- In 1989, Sting and Trudie Styler backed one rainforest foundation with Chief Raoni. 4 years later, over 12 million acres of Kayapó land gained legal protection in Brazil
- Global Market: Amazon diversifies debt funding with first Sterling bond offering
- Amazon faces class action alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant workersAmazon faces a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against pregnant workers. The suit claims the company denied basic a...09 Sep, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
- 1,200-year-old coffins hanging from sheer cliffs reveal Asia’s mysterious sky graveyards, and the surprising reason separate ancient cultures chose to place their dead above the earthIn ancient times, certain communities engaged in the unique practice of suspending coffins on cliffs and within caves. This fascinating bur...08 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Haldwani purification row: Valmiki community alleges complainant against Rahul Gandhi falsely used community nameValmiki community members in Haldwani allege the complainant against Rahul Gandhi is Amit Kumar. They claim he falsely uses their community...08 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Armed forces given freedom, resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath SinghIndia's defense minister stated forces have freedom and resources to strike adversaries inside their territory. The nation believes in peac...07 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...07 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- US envoy Gor holds talks with Amazon executives on expanding India footprintUS Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Amazon executives to discuss their India operations. They explored opportunities for American businesses ...07 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Amit Shah says Tripura tripartite agreement to be implemented in two phasesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah assured phased implementation of the Tripura tripartite agreement. Discussions focused on indigenous tribal p...05 Sep, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- In 2008, Bosques Amazonicos SAC began training Ucayali farmers to grow food sustainably. 10 years later, hundreds of jobs were created and forest was regenerated in PeruBosques Amazónicos SAC initiated the Campo Verde Project in Peru's Ucayali region. This initiative focused on reforesting degraded lands wi...04 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create changeQuote of the day by Mackenzie Scott "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires for ...04 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial thresholdGlobal warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature oversh...03 Sep, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
- An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expectScientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant bi...03 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- In 2005, conservationists tackled Atlantic Forest loss after more than 80% of its woodland had vanished. 13 years later, jaguars in Upper Paraná rose 160% to 105 animalsIn 2005, severe deforestation destroyed over 80 percent of South America’s Atlantic Forest, pushing local jaguars toward extinction. Conser...03 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- In 2024, four dams were removed from an American river. Over 400 miles of Salmon habitat reopened. Scientists are now watching an ecosystem rebuilding itselfFour hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River were removed in 2024. This project opened over 400 miles of historic salmon habitat. Indigenou...02 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- A 2026 study examined 135 bird species over 16 years in Peru’s Amazon and found that satellite measurements of forest conditions predicted bird occurrence better than traditional habitat categories, suggesting remote sensing could improve biodiversity monitoring across vast tropical forestsRecent studies indicate that satellite imagery provides superior insights into the locations of birds in the Amazon rainforest. Traditional...02 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- From ‘embarrassment’ to acceptance: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit is a turning point for Hindus in AmericaZoho founder Sridhar Vembu said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the US marks the “coming of age” of Hindus in America. Reflecting on his...01 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- A national park larger than Yosemite was born after Ohio-born fashion moghul donated 725,000 acres in 1990 to save wildlife and forestOhio-born fashion mogul Douglas Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, beginning work to protect Chilean forests in 1992. His Tomp...31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Why is Lake Ontario called Lake Ontario? The centuries-old history behind its name that Trump's ‘Lake America’ renaming move cannot eraseLake Ontario News: United States President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America, a move that Canadian officials...28 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
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