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In 1885, Lisbon built a cable railway up one of its steepest streets; the Glória line later became a national monument and carried about 3 million passengers annuallyIn a tragic incident, a cable car crash in Lisbon claimed the lives of sixteen individuals due to a failure in a newly installed cable. Inv...- In 1873, San Francisco tested underground cable cars for hills too steep for horse-drawn streetcars; the city’s cable cars still climb those streets todaySan Francisco's cable cars represent a rich part of the city's heritage, facing elimination on two notable occasions. Inventor Andrew Smith...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- Polycab shares slide 17% in 3 months amid Ultravolt shock, but Jefferies sees 33% upside. What’s behind the bullish view?Polycab shares have fallen 17% from their June peak after UltraTech entered the wires and cables segment. Jefferies retained its Buy rating...
- Paramount Skydance settles with 12 states, clearing hurdle to $110 billion Warner Bros dealParamount Skydance has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to block its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros ...
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025Since its launch in 1900, Montmartre's funicular railway has offered a quick ascent to one of Paris's most enchanting neighborhoods. Transi...
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
- Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sitesSpeaking at the launch of Microsoft's fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad, Krishnan said it was easier and more economical to build data...
- JioStar steps up anti-piracy enforcement in Odisha, files FIRs against cable operatorsJioStar has stepped up anti-piracy action in Odisha, with new FIRs in Bhadrak and Kandhamal against cable operators accused of retransmitti...
- Nokia began in 1865 as a paper mill, expanded into rubber and cables, launched its first handheld in 1987 and led mobile phones by 1998; after 149 years, its handset business was sold to Microsoft in 2014Nokia's move toward telecommunications developed gradually rather than happening overnight. The company entered telecommunications equipmen...
- Wires & cables face a new challenge: How Ultravolt’s big push could reshape India’s cable marketUltraTech Cement's breakthrough venture, Ultravolt, is set to disrupt India's wires and cables sector, heightening concerns for existing gi...
- Amaravati set to become India’s second greenfield city with fully privatised power distributionAndhra Pradesh's new capital, Amaravati, will completely privatize its power distribution network. This move follows Greater Noida's succes...
- Psychology says people who put fancy protectors on phone cable chargers may be seeking more than aestheticsAn everyday object does not have to be purely practical; it can serve a useful purpose while also reflecting personal taste and carrying a ...
- Diamond Power Infrastructure secures Rs 179.43 crore order from Adani Electricity Mumbai for underground power cablesDiamond Power Infrastructure announced securing a significant order valued at Rs 179.43 crore. This substantial purchase from Adani Electri...
- Infra firm KEC International bags Rs 1,303 crore orders across businessesKEC International announced new orders totaling Rs 1,303 crore on Monday. These projects span India, the Middle East, and the Americas. The...
- Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptionsA power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a ca...
- US, India partner to secure undersea cable networks and expand digital connectivity under TRUST initiativePointing to India's crucial role in the expanding global network, the US Embassy highlighted that New Delhi's booming digital economy, surg...
- Jefferies cuts KEI Industries target price by 11%. Will UltraTech’s entry put the company at risk?Jefferies has cut its target price for KEI Industries by 11% to Rs 6,150, citing concerns over UltraTech Cement’s entry into wires and cabl...
- GTPL Hathway overtakes Tata Play to become India’s largest TV distributor by revenue in FY26GTPL Hathway has unexpectedly outperformed Tata Play in revenue in India's television distribution sector, even though it maintains a small...
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