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The Himalayas are visible in farther parts of India for the first time in 30 years

Kristina Ivanova Apr 10, 2020

For the first time in 30 years, the Himalayas have become visible from further parts of India. People are astonished by the amazing view they have now that the air is clearer. Amid the coronavirus lockdown, pollution levels across the…

SOCIETY

A funny video of a guy wearing a space suit went viral, revealing a lot about road conditions in…

Katya Hubanova Sep 3, 2019

The video starts off with a man in space suit attire, making his way through what it seems like to be the moon. He's walking steadily across moon craters in a typical 'slow motion' fashion towards an unseen, maybe a bit distant goal.…

ConsciousnessSOCIETY

The Gulabi Gang: Women and Justice in India

Robyn Reisch Oct 4, 2016

In a country known for its violence against women, a vigilante group has literally taken to the streets wielding sticks to enforce its own brand of justice. “Intelligence is sexy” t-shirt?! The coolest part? This group is made up entirely…

EnvironmentSOCIETY

Incredible Edible Cutlery Could Reduce Plastic Garbage in India by 1 Million Tons (Or More!)

Dondi Leigh Mar 29, 2016

One of the biggest problems in India is the amount of waste generated by the use of plastic cutlery. Indians eat almost exclusively with plastic utensils, contributing 120 billion pieces of plasticware to landfills annually. Founded in…

Science

This Device can Provide 24 Hours of Free Electricity for the People Who Need It Most

Justin Gammill Dec 4, 2015

Imagine living your life without power. No cell phone, no internet, no TV, not even basics like heating and air conditioning. As far-fetched as that may seem for some of us, there are over a billion people that live in those conditions…

SOCIETY

Cafe Run By Acid Attack Victims Burns Social Stigma

Dondi Leigh Dec 4, 2015

A group of women from one of India’s most stigmatized classes has begun operating a cafe near the Taj Mahal...and the global outpouring of support has been tremendous. Buy an “Intelligence is sexy” t-shirt! Practically in the shadow of…