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Amrit Bharat 3.0: AC coaches with Vande Bharat-style features for common man soon. Why it matters
Introduced in 2023, over 60-plus Amrit Bharat trains run across the Indian Railways network. The fares are around Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres for sleeper class travel – the aim clearly being affordability.
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Being queer in Kashmir: Families, phones, friendships monitored, says report
A comprehensive report reveals the extensive control exerted over LGBTQIA+ individuals in Kashmir, highlighting issues such as monitored communications and scrutinized social interactions. The study emphasizes how family pressures and societal expectations surrounding marriage exacerbate marginalization. Additionally, educational institutions contribute to feelings of harassment and social exclusion. While some visibility fosters a degree of acceptance,
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Why Rockefeller secretly bought 35,000 acres, then donated them
In 1927, John D. Rockefeller Jr. quietly began buying large areas of land in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole through the Snake River Land Company. The company concealed Rockefeller’s involvement and eventually acquired more than 35,000 acres for $1.4 million. The land was later donated to the US government and became part of Grand Teton National Park.
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Swedish hospital uses stored winter snow to cool building in summer
A hospital in Sundsvall, central Sweden, used an unusual cooling system that stored winter snow for use during summer. The snow was kept in a large, insulated storage area and its meltwater was circulated through the hospital to provide cooling. Researchers found that insulation was essential, as unprotected snow would melt by mid-June. The study