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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...
A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...
Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...
Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Just like in bodybuilding, failure is also a necessary experience for... ” — Life lessons from a motivational quote by legendary bodybuilder and actor on resilience, discipline, self-belief, mental strength, perseverance, and why being tested can reveal how strong you truly areQuote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic quote emphasizes that failure is not an endpoint, but an essentia...
In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...
Bond won't help this time: Why RBI should hike interest rate, instead of unleashing forex mobilisation schemes as in the pastReserve Bank of India's past emergency tools for raising foreign currency are no longer effective. Global interest rates have changed the f...
War puts brakes on UAE realty boom as Dubai projects face delaysThe current turmoil in West Asia is having a notable effect on the property market in the UAE. Developers are experiencing significant dela...
West Asia war pushes half of Dubai's 2026 property handovers to 2027The ongoing West Asia conflict is impacting property project completions in the UAE. Developers face delays of six to nine months. Construc...
ArisInfra, Capacit’e Ink Rs 800 cr construction material procurement pactArisInfra Solutions has signed a five-year procurement deal with Capacit’e Infraprojects to source construction materials worth ₹800 crore ...
Iran war shock for Nifty bulls: How to tweak your portfolio for peace of mindIndian stock markets are experiencing a sharp decline due to escalating Middle East tensions. Experts advise against panic selling, urging ...
At world's busiest port, China's unbalanced economy comes into viewIn the world of China’s economy, the story is mixed. Ningbo's colossal port represents a beacon of export success, highlighting the country...
Fed building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell: 5 key things to knowThe Trump administration is reportedly threatening criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over significant cost overr...
The Fed building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell: Five things to knowThe Trump administration is reportedly threatening criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This action stems from sig...
'I would fire…': Trump clashes with Jerome Powell over Fed's $3.1 billion renovation budgetUS President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clashed publicly during a rare presidential visit to the Federal Reserve’s headquarte...
Fed's Powell responds to White House on Fed headquarters renovationFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the renovation of the Fed's headquarters in a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, citing sa...
Mega makeover for North Block: Govt invites bids for Rs 338-crore projectThe North Block, a heritage building housing key government ministries, is set for a Rs 338 crore makeover to become the Yuga Yugeen Bharat...
Nifty Metal index stocks: Is consolidation on business and stock level over?Metal sector has been witnessing a mixed news flow, the much anticipated recovery in China is not panning out but there is no immediate pre...
Analysts divided over Nifty Metal index stocks amid global headwindsAfter the reopening of China, metal prices were expected to inch upward, however the slide continues. Is it because of fears of US recessio...
Property prices could go up as developers deal with rising raw materials costThe developers have been expressing concern over the sustained increase in price of construction raw materials including cement and steel.
- For iconic high-rises, going green is cool
After 78 years, Manhattan’s signature office building had lost its sheen as one of the city’s most desirable places to work.