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Indian potter invent the clay refrigerator

in Innovation by
Manshuk Prajapati showing his clay refrigerator
Manshuk Prajapati showing his clay refrigerator

He is called the ‘Harry Potter’ of rural India. Mansukh Prajapati invented a clay refrigerator running without electricity and 100% recyclable. A boon for India where 500 million people are without electricity and / or cannot afford such a household appliance. He used his knowledge to create a successful company: Mitti Cool. It sells pottery but also various utensils such as pots, pans and kitchen sets. One of the items available is revolutionising India: the clay refrigerator. Read more

The Universal Basic Income under scrutiny

in New economy by

basin income

The idea of a universal basic income is becoming popular in many countries. Finland is allowing for an experimental pilot program to replace part of its social security protection with a universal basic income (UBI). Switzerland will hold a referendum on the subject in June. Other European countries are also envisaging with the concept. This idea is also gaining momentum in the United States. In Africa, a small island like Mauritius has already introduced a Bill in Parliament to provide for a minimum salary. Read more

Alternative Spring Break serves the community

in Change by
Student cleans up the grounds in a community
Student cleans up the grounds in a community

Spring break usually conjures up images of relaxation, perhaps on a beach. But for some students nowadays these vacation means to work a 40-hour week to help a public service organisation better serve you, or the evaluation of a website, or analysis of data. Read more

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