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Yuzvendra Chahal’s Magic Ball To Ben Stokes Goes Viral After County Championship Heroics

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Yuzvendra Chahal produced a brilliant bowling performance in the County Championship, taking four wickets for Northamptonshire against Durham. The Indian leg-spinner grabbed attention after dismissing England star Ben Stokes with a delivery that turned sharply and crashed into the stumps. The stunning dismissal quickly went viral on social media, with cricket fans praising Chahal’s bowling. … Read more

Shubman Gill Turns ‘Uncle’ For Virat Kohli’s Son Akaay In Viral Reel, His Reply Wins The Internet

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Shubman Gill Turns ‘Uncle’ For Virat Kohli’s Son Akaay In Viral Reel

Shubman Gill has once again won hearts online, but this time not with a cricketing performance. A funny Instagram reel involving Virat Kohli’s son Akaay has gone viral, with Gill being given the unexpected title of “uncle”. What made the moment even more entertaining was Gill’s own reply to the reel. He ain’t gonna reply … Read more

20-Year-Old Man Cleans Polluted River With His Bare Hands, Internet Asks ‘Where Is The Municipality?

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A 20-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh has caught the attention of the internet after spending months cleaning a polluted river with his own hands. Known as Bittu Tabahi, the young man has been working to clean the Ajnar River by removing plastic, garbage and other waste from the water and nearby public areas. Instead of … Read more

From Winning 4 Gold Medals For India To Selling Vegetables: Jharkhand Athlete Amardeep Kumar Goes Viral, Hemant Soren Responds

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Jharkhand athlete Amardeep Kumar has become the centre of attention after a video showed him selling vegetables at a roadside stall in Ranchi. What caught people’s attention was not just his work, but the gold medals displayed on the wall of his small shop. Amardeep is a throw-ball player who has represented India at international … Read more

Uber Black Driver In Bengaluru Earns Rs 46,000 In A Week; Internet Says ‘Bro’s Life Is Fancier Than Mine’

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A Bengaluru Uber Black driver has caught the internet’s attention after sharing a glimpse of his daily routine and revealing his weekly earnings of more than Rs 46,000. The viral Instagram video was posted by Hamtor Debbarma, who drives an Uber Black as a side hustle. His video showed everything from getting ready for work … Read more

Sonam Wangchuk Shares ‘Ice Stupa’ Name With Young Zanskar Entrepreneur: Here’s Why

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Sonam Wangchuk is supporting a young entrepreneur from Zanskar who is working on a local solution to one of the Himalayan region’s growing challenges — access to water. The entrepreneur, Lobzang Rinchen, is setting up a Himalayan spring water brand and plant in Zanskar. The project aims to reduce the need for bottled water transported from faraway Punjab and instead use locally sourced spring water. Interestingly, Wangchuk has also shared the ‘Ice Stupa’ name with the project as part of the initiative. Why Is Water Becoming A Problem In Ladakh? Ladakh is a high-altitude desert region where rainfall is very limited. For generations, communities have depended heavily on snow and glacier meltwater. Snow normally melts during spring, providing water for farming and other needs. But changing weather patterns are disturbing this natural cycle. Snow is melting earlier, glaciers are retreating and some areas are experiencing longer dry periods. This can create a serious problem for farmers when water is needed for planting and cultivation. What Is An Ice Stupa? Sonam Wangchuk introduced the concept of Ice Stupas in Ladakh in 2013. An Ice Stupa is a huge cone-shaped structure made by freezing water during the cold winter months. Its shape resembles a Buddhist stupa, which is how it got its name. The basic idea is simple — store water as ice during winter and allow it to melt slowly when water is needed. Water is brought down from higher areas through pipes and sprayed into the freezing winter air. Layer by layer, the water freezes and forms a large tower of ice. When temperatures increase in spring and early summer, the Ice Stupa gradually melts and releases water. In this way, it works like a natural winter water bank. How Ice Stupas Help Communities The concept has already been used by villages in Ladakh. Water from an early Ice Stupa project was used to help villagers plant thousands of saplings, bringing greenery and cultivation to areas that were otherwise difficult to farm. The idea has since been adopted and experimented with by communities in different parts of Ladakh to address local water requirements. Now Wangchuk Is Supporting A Zanskar Water Project Wangchuk's work with Himalayan water is not limited to freezing water. In a recent Instagram post, he highlighted the project of Lobzang Rinchen, a young entrepreneur from Zanskar. Rinchen is working on a Himalayan spring water brand and plant that aims to use water available locally in the region. Currently, bottled water used in Zanskar is transported over long distances from Punjab. The new project aims to reduce this dependence by making use of local Himalayan spring water. Why Local Water Could Make A Difference Transporting bottled water over long distances requires trucks and fuel. For a fragile Himalayan region already facing the effects of climate change, reducing unnecessary transportation could help lower the environmental burden. The proposed project is designed to be local not only in terms of water sourcing but also in terms of employment and community participation. The Plan Includes Recycling And Community Benefits The project reportedly plans to create employment opportunities for local people. Bottle recycling is also part of the proposed plan. The initiative could include larger 20-litre water dispensers at shops, allowing people to refill containers instead of continuously buying smaller plastic bottles. Glass bottles could also eventually be supplied to hotels and restaurants. The plant is planned to operate using solar energy, adding another environmentally friendly element to the project. Why Was The ‘Ice Stupa’ Name Shared? The project is not literally an Ice Stupa. Instead, Wangchuk has shared the Ice Stupa brand name with Lobzang Rinchen as part of the broader idea behind the initiative. The connection is the approach: finding a local solution to a Himalayan water challenge while trying to reduce environmental impact. Ice Stupas store water in the form of ice for later use, while the Zanskar project focuses on making locally available spring water accessible within the region. Both ideas are linked by the larger goal of finding practical, locally suitable solutions to water-related challenges. A Local Idea For A Changing Himalayan Climate Communities in Ladakh and Zanskar cannot control when glaciers retreat or how quickly snow melts. However, they can explore new ways to manage the water available to them. Projects such as Ice Stupas and locally sourced spring water initiatives show how traditional regional needs can be addressed through innovation, local entrepreneurship and sustainable practices. For Zanskar, the proposed water plant could also create an opportunity to reduce dependence on supplies brought from outside the region while generating local employment. Conclusion Sonam Wangchuk's support for Lobzang Rinchen's Zanskar water project highlights a different approach to solving Himalayan water challenges. The initiative aims to use local spring water, reduce long-distance transportation of bottled water, create local employment and introduce recycling and solar energy. The sharing of the ‘Ice Stupa’ name reflects the wider philosophy behind Wangchuk's work — finding practical solutions to local problems while keeping the environment in mind. FAQs Who is Lobzang Rinchen? Lobzang Rinchen is a young entrepreneur from Zanskar who is working on a Himalayan spring water brand and plant. Why is Sonam Wangchuk supporting the project? The project aims to replace bottled water transported from outside the region with locally sourced Himalayan spring water, while also creating local employment and reducing environmental impact. What is an Ice Stupa? An Ice Stupa is a large cone-shaped structure made by freezing water during winter. It stores water as ice and releases it gradually when temperatures rise. When did Sonam Wangchuk introduce Ice Stupas? The Ice Stupa concept was introduced in Ladakh in 2013. Why is water scarce in Ladakh? Ladakh is a high-altitude desert with very little rainfall. Communities traditionally depend heavily on snow and glacier meltwater, while changing climate patterns are disrupting the natural water cycle. Will the Zanskar project use solar energy? According to the reported plan, the proposed water plant is intended to run on clean solar energy. Is the Zanskar project an Ice Stupa? No. The project focuses on Himalayan spring water. The Ice Stupa name is connected to the broader idea of developing a local solution to a Himalayan water challenge.

Sonam Wangchuk is supporting a young entrepreneur from Zanskar who is working on a local solution to one of the Himalayan region’s growing challenges — access to water. The entrepreneur, Lobzang Rinchen, is setting up a Himalayan spring water brand and plant in Zanskar. The project aims to reduce the need for bottled water transported … Read more

“Where Is My ₹82,007?”: Man Claims MakeMyTrip Delayed Flight Refund For 5 Months

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A man has claimed that his ₹82,007 flight refund has been delayed for nearly five months after his Etihad Airways flight was cancelled. Divin Divakaran said he booked a Kochi-to-Dublin flight through MakeMyTrip for ₹88,457. According to his claim, the airline later cancelled the flight, and a refund was initiated. However, he says the refund … Read more

Bengaluru Man Finds Smoked Beedi With Pav Bhaji Order, Internet Says ‘Extra Smoke Flavour’

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A Bengaluru man was in for a shocking surprise after ordering pav bhaji online. Along with his food, he reportedly received something he certainly did not expect — a fully smoked beedi. The unusual incident quickly caught attention online, with social media users reacting with both criticism and humour. Beedi Found Along With Pav Bhaji … Read more

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