Why Saguaros and Sacred Sites Are Central to the Border-Wall Debate
A viral border-wall speech reflects a real conflict over Indigenous sacred sites, saguaros and desert habitat.
Ethiopia, Sudan, Nepal and Gaza: How to Verify a Viral Global-Crises Roundup
A viral roundup points to real crises, but its fast-moving figures require country-by-country verification.
Brick Kilns and Forced Labour: What a Viral Video Gets Wrong About the Numbers
Forced labour is a grave global problem, but a viral video’s brick-kiln figure and extreme claims need evidence.
Would Changing India’s Government Alone Stop Environmental Damage?
A video from the Bhoomi Army argues that removing the BJP would not, by itself, end illegal mining, corruption or ecological damage in India.
Gloria Steinem, Who Went Undercover at a Playboy Club and Changed America, Dies at 92
— Gloria Steinem died at her home in New York City on September 2, 2026. She was 92. No cause of death was given. The announcement came through her Instagram account, which
Tejal Somvanshi
Cockroach Janta Party Splits: Breakaway Faction Alleges AAP Takeover After Jantar Mantar Win
— A youth movement that began as a satirical act of protest against India’s political class is now splitting into factions — mirroring the very dysfunction it set out to mock. The
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Govind Tekale
India’s 2026 Wheat MSP Climbs to ₹2,585: Regional Mandi Prices Surge
India sets 2026-27 wheat MSP at 2,585 per quintal. Mandi data shows regional variation: Saharanpur premium wheat 3,063, Ujjain 2,674-3,086. Post-harvest arrivals maintain supply stability amid strong soil moisture conditions.
Walmart’s $50M Opioid Accord Reshapes Pharmacy Screening Standards
Walmart settles $50M opioid case with DOJ over screening failures at 4,600 pharmacies. Compliance overhaul includes algorithm tracking, prescriber blocklists, and staff training to prevent unlawful dispensing.
JP Nadda Meets Anti-Reservation Protesters: Constitutional Framework Holds
JP Nadda meets Reservation Hatao Andolan representatives; government reaffirms constitutional commitment to caste-based reservations. Supreme Court 6-1 ruling permits state sub-classification of SC/ST populations under empirical criteria.
Yayoi Kusama, Who Sold 1,500 Mirrors for $2 Each to Protest Art’s Price Tags, Dies at 97 in Tokyo
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist whose polka-dot infinity rooms and repetitive dot-covered environments captivated global audiences for nearly seven decades, died on August 14, 2026, in Tokyo. She was 97. The
Rahul Somvanshi
Maharashtra Files FIR Against Activist Abhijeet Dipke Over Unauthorized School Inspection: ‘School Thik Karo’ Audit Turns Legal
Activist Abhijeet Dipke faces FIR under BNS sections after a Maharashtra school inspection. Teacher alleges trespass and threats; 'School Thik Karo' audit draws legal scrutiny.
Sunita Somvanshi
When Climate Activists Target Art, Does It Help the Cause?
In October 2022, two Just Stop Oil activists threw tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery in London. The painting was behind glass and unharmed, but the image
Does Targeting Art Help Climate Activism New Study Examines Public Attention
A 2025 study published in the Journal of Environmental Management, titled “Art as a target for climate activism: Does it raise public attention?” and authored by Vincenzo Alfano and Massimo Guarino, used
UN Exhibition Proved 5,000 People Care More About Climate Displacement Art Than Reports
The line between art and activism got blurrier in June when the United Nations opened its doors to something most people wouldn’t expect in its hallowed lobbies: a climate displacement exhibit powered