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In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...- Quote of the day by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: ‘There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the drama…’ – a reminder to choose peace over negativityJacqueline Kennedy, known for her role as First Lady, shared her insights on navigating life's obstacles. She emphasized the importance of ...
- Boeing Plant 2 became obsolete by 2010 after building B-17s and early 737s; demolition reused nearly 100,000 tons of crushed concrete as backfill on the Seattle siteIn Seattle, the iconic Boeing Plant 2 has been dismantled, with a remarkable recycling initiative repurposing nearly 100,000 tons of concre...
- Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia a...
- In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her only home for $75,000. The Los Angeles house became her final residence and narrowly escaped demolition decades laterMarilyn Monroe's cherished Brentwood residence, threatened with demolition, garnered significant attention from fans and historians advocat...
- Bishnu S. Atal: The Indian-born scientist whose breakthrough helped make mobile phone calls possibleBishnu S. Atal, an accomplished engineer from India, made remarkable contributions to the fields of digital telephony and cellular technolo...
- Texan town on America's most famous highway was once packed with diners and motels. Then from 1975, suddenly everyone stopped coming, and today it is one of the best-preserved ghost townsOne little town, situated in the middle of the border between Texas and Mexico, was once the stopping point for tourists looking for some e...
- In just $500, a Washington art teacher built a 1200 sq ft home. His hillside home is made from discarded car doors, washing machine glass, metalVictor Moore, an innovative Washington art teacher, created a standout home known as the 'junk castle,' utilizing an array of discarded ite...
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
- Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...
- Quote of the day by Ian McKellen: 'Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if you’re not careful.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on beauty, awareness, connection and presenceQuote of the day by Ian McKellen reminds people to pay attention to the beauty, relationships, and moments around them before they pass unn...
- Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
- In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palacesIn a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. Th...
- BITS Pilani receives $1 mn endowment for female scholarships and innovation from US alumnusBITS Pilani, an Institute of Eminence, received a USD 1 million endowment from alumnus Brij Bhushan, founder of Reston Consulting Group. Th...
- World's most beautiful airport in 2025 revealedYantai Penglai International Airport’s Terminal 2 in China has been named the world’s most beautiful airport of 2025 by Prix Versailles. It...
- View: Time to reimagine architecture for our overheated citiesThe city in summer becomes a heat sink — where the prevailing atmospheric temperature becomes grossly magnified by modern construction mate...
- Robert Morse, Star of "Mad Men," dies at age 90An Emmy award winner for "American Playhouse" in 1993, Morse was known for his grin with gapped-tooth and impish stature who became big in ...
- Government considering construction of new Parliament building: Hardeep Singh PuriPuri, however, said the final decision will be taken only after designs are submitted by architecture firms.
- Economic Survey 2014: Regulators should have limited powers to meet objectivesCalling for a re-examination of all laws that empower govt to interfere in markets, the Economic Survey said regulators should be given onl...
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