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American author Anne LaBastille built a 12-by-12 cabin with no electricity, running water, telephone or road and lived life on her own terms. The place is now protected forever- 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 food
- Quote of the day by Hilary Swank: 'There’s no negatives. You just have to trust that what’s happening in your life is unfolding in exactly the right way.' Life lessons from motivational quote on challenges, setbacks, inner peace, patience, positive growth, personal journey, acceptance and purpose
- Friday OTT releases of the week (September 4): DC to Dhamaal 4 to Mayday, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and moreFriday OTT releases of the week: This Friday brings a mix of regional films, Hollywood action, comedy, courtroom drama and reality shows to...05 Sep, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Married at 9, she lost her only son at 14. She braved being attacked with cow dung, stones to become India’s 1st certified female doctor in 1886Anandibai Joshi did not live to see her 22nd birthday. However, in her short life, she achieved multiple milestones, becoming the first cer...30 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- In 1990, a rural Idaho community of 17 homes made one final phone call. It marked the end of America's last known hand-cranked telephone systemIn July 1990, a small community in Idaho’s remote Salmon River Canyon said goodbye to a telephone system that had survived for decades. Sev...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- In 1948, Idaho officials used World War II parachutes to drop 76 beavers into the wilderness in one of America’s strangest conservation experimentsIdaho officials used World War II parachutes to move beavers. Special crates were designed for aerial drops into remote wilderness areas. T...28 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national parkGeorge Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' abo...27 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- He spent 16 years alone on one of world’s most remote islands: With two cats, chickens, a radio and basic supplies, this New Zealand sailor built a life in complete solitudeTom Neale spent an incredible 16 years living alone on Suwarrow Atoll, growing his own food and repairing shelters with resources available...27 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: In 1929, farmer said no to an offer for his 375-acre farm. Years later he lost the case and the landIn 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre to make way for Great Smoky Mountains...27 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by American star Jack Lemmon: 'If you are lucky enough to do well, it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down’; life lesson on how truly successful people are not selfish but act as mentors to the less fortunate from two-time Oscar winnerWhile many people have the hunger and the drive for success or even the talent, not everyone is blessed with access to resources or connect...22 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Hilary Swank: 'You can change your fate. You can...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on future, goals, fate, choice, action, responsibility, power and hopeQuote of the day by Hilary Swank focuses on fate, choice, action, responsibility, goals, hope and the power to shape the future. Her words ...21 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by Rose Wilder Lane: ‘Happiness comes into our lives through doors we don’t even remember leaving open’; the American writer’s lesson on unexpected joyRose Wilder Lane’s quote, “Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don’t even remember leaving open,” suggests th...20 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved aheadCity biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vir...19 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...17 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- In 1924, a couple travelled miles by boat to study Alaska's wildlife on their honeymoon. 18 years later, they reshaped 8.9 million Arctic acres for ecological conservationOlaus and Mardy Murie dedicated their lives to protecting America's wild landscapes. Their research and advocacy significantly influenced c...13 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- In 1935, the U.S. Forest Service adopted a 10 a.m. wildfire policy that helped extend fire suppression across western forests for decadesA 1935 U.S. Forest Service policy aimed to extinguish all fires by 10 a.m. daily. This aggressive suppression strategy prevented natural, l...11 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
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