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KEONICS plans to expand tech infra, opportunities beyond BengaluruKEONICS plans to develop infrastructure in Shivamogga, Mangaluru, and Mysuru as part of its plans to expand its footprint across the state,...- In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years laterIstanbul's Tünel, which has been in operation since 1875, stands as a testament to enduring urban transit systems. This historic funicular,...
- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...
- 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 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 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...
- Presley Gerber dies at 27: What do we know about his mother Cindy Crawford? A look at her career and net worthPresley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has reportedly passed away. He died at a Los Angeles rehab facility at the age of 2...
- Who was Presley Gerber? Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s only son reportedly dies at 27; What we know about his deathPresley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of iconic model Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has tragically passed away. The Los Angele...
- In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill RecyclingRose Hill Recycling story ultimately shows how an everyday environmental problem can become an opportunity for resource recovery. In 2017, ...
- Aravallis under 'gravest of threats' by Modi govt's moves: Jairam RameshSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated the Aravallis face grave threats. He alleged the Modi government seeks to redefine the hills fo...
- Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki owned a 160-acre California ranch with a vineyard; after wildfire destroyed much of it, he listed the property for $825,000Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki owned a 160-acre California ranch with a vineyard; after wildfire destroyed much of it, he listed the p...
- In 1961, a woman described a terrifying UFO encounter in New Hampshire: Her drawing from the incident was later linked to real star system by an astronomerA mysterious drawing made years after a reported UFO encounter became one of the strangest parts of Betty and Barney Hill's story. The sket...
- Selena Gomez and husband Benny Blanco, live in a 102-year-old $35 million mansion in Beverly Hills. It has 7 bedrooms, a gym, home theatre, a swimming pool, and a glass greenhouseSelena Gomez and her husband, Benny Blanco, bought a mansion in the upscale Beverly Hills neighbourhood in 2024, when they got engaged. As ...
- In the early 1900s, Jerome was a booming mining town of nearly 15,000; after commercial mining ended in 1953, its population fell to roughly 400In the 1880s, Jerome experienced a rapid population increase thanks to lucrative copper mining opportunities. Thousands flocked to this bus...
- In 1799, a boy found a big yellow rock in a North Carolina creek; it was used as a doorstep and his father sold it for $3.50 without knowing it was gold. What happened next changed the fate of one family and North Carolina foreverIn 1799, one bored adolescent boy found a piece of yellow rock at the family farm. The stone, which served as a doorstop for three years at...
- Sanjay Nayar buys Rs 90 crore luxury apartment in South Mumbai’s Carmichael RoadThe transaction involves a 4,537.29 sq ft apartment on the first floor of Kamal Mahal, Anand Kamal Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, locate...
- Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli bought a Hidden Hills mansion for $9.5 million; after asking $14.95 million, they sold it for $12.65 millionLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s Hidden Hills mansion sale stands out because it combines celebrity real estate, luxury living and a s...
- In 2006, Jennifer Aniston paid $13.5 million for a Beverly Hills house and rebuilt it with Brazilian wood and koi ponds; in 2011, she sold “Ohana” for about $37–38 millionJennifer Aniston turned a Beverly Hills property into a serene sanctuary named Ohana, collaborating with interior designer Stephen Shadley ...
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