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Scientists' doubts on the safety of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

Christina MacPherson wrote 2 days ago: Top scientists express safety concerns over Kudankulam nuclear plant NDTV,  by Pallava Bagla, Edited … more →

Tags: safety and incidents

Hitting a Dead End in Goa

risarenay wrote 1 week ago: After a creepy day at the beach, and a delicious lunch, the plan was to check out the fort for sunse … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), Directions, Drinking, goa, India

Still the danger of radioactive scrap metal in Delhi

Christina MacPherson wrote 1 week ago: Delhi still not radiation ready Darpan Singh, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, May 08, 2013 Three years a … more →

Tags: safety and incidents, Radiation

Safety hazards of India's Kudankulam nuclear plant

Christina MacPherson wrote 1 week ago: Behind the scenes at Kudankulam… THE HINDU, VASUDEVAN MUKUNTH, 7 May 13  ”…. the p … more →

Tags: safety and incidents

A Timeline of policies related to Mangar Bani

digger666 wrote 2 weeks ago: Reblogged from Save Mangar Bani: The issue of Mangar Bani has seen various developments over the las … more →

Tags: Science & Technology, Politics & World Affairs, Asia, environment & earth studies, Human Rights & Social Justice, Faith, relationships, Conservation, Biodiversity

Getting Into Goa

risarenay wrote 2 weeks ago: Dear parents of the world, When flying, if your offspring are incapable of shutting the fuck up, sit … more →

Tags: Asia, food, Travel (2), Ajuna, beach, Food, goa, Greek, hostel

The Best Drinks in Delhi & the Delhi Social Scene

risarenay wrote 2 weeks ago: Delhi had exceeded all of my expectations, and thanks in large part to Bose I had more fun in Delhi … more →

Tags: Asia, food, Delhi, Humayun's Tomb, India, PCO, steak

Why India must say "NO" to nuclear power

Christina MacPherson wrote 2 weeks ago: India has entered into nuclear deals with countries like US who are looking to revitalise their econ … more →

Tags: Opposition to nuclear

The Taj Mahal2 comments

risarenay wrote 2 weeks ago: I woke up bright and early at 7am to go to the Taj Mahal and considered staying in bed because I was … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), Agra, India, Taj Mahal, UNESCO, Wonders of the World

India racing ahead with nuclear weaponry

Christina MacPherson wrote 2 weeks ago: The elite nuclear race, Khaleej Times, Eric S. Margolis (America Angle) / 28 April 2013 While the Un … more →

Tags: weapons and war

Celebrating Holi in Delhi4 comments

risarenay wrote 2 weeks ago: Time to celebrate Holi! And while I’m not sure exactly what Holi celebrates, the minimal infor … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), Delhi, Drunk, Hitchhiking, holi, Holy Guns, India

Welcome to Delhi2 comments

risarenay wrote 3 weeks ago: Guess what came after Bangalore? It’s peanut butter Delhi time! Peanut butter Delhi time! Wher … more →

Tags: Asia, food, Travel (2), Delhi, Drinks, Hangover, haus khas village, India, Khan Market

Airport Nightmares: Bangalore Belly1 comment

risarenay wrote 3 weeks ago: After taking the train from Mysore back to Bangalore before heading up to Delhi, Aracely and I found … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), Airport, Bangalore, Drinking, Hangover

"Unsolicited Tours" in Mysore

risarenay wrote 3 weeks ago: It was time to head to Mysore aboard an Indian train.  Here goes nothing. Our random selection of an … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), food, Mysore, train, Mysore palace, chimundi, chimumndi hill, chimundi temple

Culture Shock and the Bright Side of Bangalore2 comments

risarenay wrote 3 weeks ago: My first morning in Bangalore I woke up feeling miserable.  We had been massively ripped off on our … more →

Tags: Asia, food, Travel (2), Bangalore, Bengaluru, botanic gardens, Culture Shock, Dress Code, Food

Helicopter Ride to Our Hotel Bangalore2 comments

risarenay wrote 4 weeks ago: The first sentence I have written in my journal about India is, “Well…this is going to b … more →

Tags: Asia, Travel (2), Bangalore, Hotel, India, ripped off

Kudankulam nuclear plant has faulty technology

Christina MacPherson wrote 4 weeks ago: India’s nuclear watchdog finds faulty valves in Kudankulam plant by Pallava Bagla, Edited by A … more →

Tags: safety and incidents

India’s Green Power Market Development Group is expanding

Christina MacPherson wrote 4 weeks ago:  Green Power Market Development Group Announced at Clean Energy Ministerial World Resources Institut … more →

Tags: renewable

Stree Shakti (Women Power) in Purkal34 comments

getsetandgo wrote 1 month ago: “There are some people you meet who inspire you to do something meaningful in your lives; and … more →

Tags: Asia, Uttarakhand, Travel, Art, Culture, Design, Craft, Education, Inspiration


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