In 2026, Australian surfer Banjo Hunt transformed a retired wind turbine blade into surfboard fins. Years later, the experiment shows how old composites can find new usesBanjo Hunt’s turbine-blade surfboard fins tell a larger story about the next stage of the renewable-energy transition. Wind power can reduc...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
World running short of supertankers threatens long-haul oil flowA shortage of supertankers, driven by the US-Iran conflict and a South Korean tycoon's big shipping bet, has pushed freight costs to record...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
DTC strike enters day 5 as Delhi Metro hits record 82.4 lakh boardingsDelhi Metro saw record passenger boardings as a DTC bus drivers' strike entered its fifth day. Many commuters turned to the Metro, facing l...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Pass the buck to RBI, banks: Let the savings from digital payments fund UPI costs, not consumersThe RBI's MDR introduction on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 faces criticism. This move may discourage digital payments and encourage a retu...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
‘You buy the village back’: Bengaluru-based founder, IIM-B graduate, explains the hidden cost of raising children in Bengaluru, Gurugram and PuneBengaluru-based founder, Aditya Kulkarni described modern parenting in Indian metros as a “well furnished prison”, arguing that families ha...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Three nations, one union under strain: The long history behind United Kingdom's latest breakup threatThe United Kingdom formed through centuries of unions and legislation. Recent pacts highlight calls for constitutional change from devolved...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Russia squeezed, Saudi route hit, China circles: Why India's oil bill could get heavierIndia is encountering soaring costs for crude oil imports due to ongoing global supply chain issues. Disruptions in Saudi oil export infras...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Global Market: Japan bond yields rise as inflation concerns build ahead of Fed decisionJapanese government bond yields extended their rise as higher oil prices and Middle East tensions fuelled inflation concerns. Longer-dated ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck betDP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.
15 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US 10-year yields reach 5%, highest since October 2023The rise of U.S. Treasury yields over five percent indicates expectations for a longer period of elevated interest rates. This trend comes ...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
When it comes to crude oil prices, it's all about location, location, locationCrude oil prices show a significant divergence as conflict escalates in the Middle East. Barrels facing transit risks are heavily discounte...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM 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
Oracle to spend $700 million more on restructuring costs as it ramps up AI spendingIn a bid to enhance its AI capabilities, Oracle has decided to raise restructuring costs by $700 million, making the total amount for its f...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
The cookie jar: Rs. 403 crore of expected losses simply disappeared, and turned into profit. Nobody had earned a rupeeA provision is simply management's estimate of a future cost the company can already see coming: Repairs under warranty, a lawsuit it might...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
In December 2025, China ran seven 5,000-ton coal trains across Inner Mongolia as a formation heavier than three Eiffel Towers combined, without physically connecting them; engineers believe it could boost rail capacity by over 50% without new tracksChina successfully tested seven freight trains operating as one unit. These trains were virtually coupled using advanced wireless control s...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Vikas Khemani’s Carnelian Asset Management files draft document with Sebi for its first fundCarnelian Asset Management has filed documents with Sebi to launch its first liquid mutual fund, targeting short-term investors seeking hig...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST