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- Built from 1837 to 1842, New York's Croton Aqueduct carried water 41 miles on gravity alone, dropping 13 inches a mile; it supplied the city for 113 years
- Elon Musk vs EU: What is the X fine case that the Trump administration has joined?The US Justice Department has intervened in Elon Musk’s challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the EU. The fines originate from a...26 Sep, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
- UK appoints Harshbir Sangha as Deputy High Commissioner to KarnatakaHarshbir Sangha has been appointed as the UK's new Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and will enhance trade ties. Sangha is tasked with...25 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- European Union vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon MuskThe European Union imposed a significant fine on social media platform X for regulatory violations. Following this, the U.S. government exp...25 Sep, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two citiesThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city...25 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Hispanic Heritage month 2026: Origin, date, events and how you can participateHispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 throughout the United States. This month commemorates the inde...24 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...24 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by James Baldwin: ‘Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within’ - American writer and activist on how love makes us vulnerable and gives us the courage to be truly seenQuote of the day by James Baldwin: James Baldwin's quote poignantly underscores the struggle against the façade we often maintain to shield...24 Sep, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlementsRecent archaeological discoveries in the Amazon rainforest reveal that advanced civilizations flourished in this region long before Europea...23 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing societyIf someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be...23 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettlesThe Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' prin...22 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summitEngineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary ra...22 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...22 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Ladakh working on new constitutional safeguard framework under Article 371: Chief secretary Ashish KundraLadakh is developing new constitutional safeguards under Article 371 for its unique needs. A draft framework will be discussed with the Min...22 Sep, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Why AI makes us uneasy: The over-smart chap in the room has turned up, and humans are no longer the smartest in the classArtificial intelligence now evokes both awe and apprehension from people. This advanced intelligence makes humans feel less capable in comp...20 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: “Marriage: A household consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two."Ambrose Bierce, an influential American satirist, provided a sharp and ironic perspective on marriage. He notoriously defined it as a trio ...18 Sep, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- This 40-foot US highway structure was built using retired wind turbine blades. Now it survives over 100-mph windsRetired wind turbine blades are being creatively transformed into durable highway sign structures. This project showcases the potential of ...13 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
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