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MODERN LIFE RAFTS
In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers...- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
- No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
- Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
- Cars to fighter jets: China's new export curbs may level a heavy blow worldwideChina has implemented sweeping export restrictions on critical components like electric motors and computer chips, effective November 8 and...
- Not Switzerland or Maldives! Anand Mahindra’s favourite getaway is this tiny Indian village that 'literally has its head in the clouds'Nongjrong, a serene village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, has recently gained attention after being highlighted by Anand Mahindra. This ...
- Donald Trump 2024: The UnifierDonald Trump, 78, accepted the GOP nomination in Milwaukee after surviving an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. His 93-minute speech at ...
- With ceremonies over, King Charles III faces biggest taskNow King Charles III faces the task of preserving a 1,000-year-old monarchy that his mother nurtured for seven decades but that faces an un...
- Saving Sheikh Hasina, heroics of Gorkha Rifles: On 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war, 5 books recount grit and valourTake a look at the new books that tell stories about the heroes of 1971 Indo-Pak war.
- Mahatma Gandhi would have liked Indians to focus on tackling issue of climate change: S JaishankarThrough a mix of policy and advocacy, there has been fundamental shift in the way in which India approaches the issue of climate change, Ja...
- View: India’s Kartarpur headacheMake no mistake: Pakistan may be isolated and cash-strapped, yet it gladly remains a terrorist state. To incite tensions and militancy in P...
- Long Weekend Plans for 2018: Eight Holiday Inspirations to make this the best year everIn the hustle of our routine, it’s difficult to make time for the things that matter. Every single one of us wants to travel, to explore, t...
- Popularity of online charms on the rise despite high scepticismMore than 70% of the shoppers for these products hail from metros and top-tier cities. They are educated, between 25 and 45 years of age, w...
- PM Modi slams opposition for blocking passage of Land Bill in Rajya SabhaModi said amending the land legislation was essential to build rural infrastructure such as roads, schools, housing, hospitals and irrigati...
- World as a Vengi TreeWe are rafting on the river Kaveri that once marked the boundary between the rival kingdoms of Chalukyas and Pallavas.
- ‘volunteer tourism’ and ‘nature fun’: New action buzzwords for holidayersVolunteer Tourism is an option that’s gaining steady popularity amongst corporate circles and gives you a glimpse into the life of the arti...
- Tihar prison chief preparing 'blueprint' to plug loopholesTihar DG Vimla Mehra is preparing a "blueprint" to improve overall functioning of the prison including to plug loopholes in its surveillanc...
- Choose from among season-favourite destinations for a vacation this DusseraThe coming months herald the festive season, first Ganesh Chaturthi, followed by Navratri, Dussera and then Diwali. These days of celebrati...
- Muslim Brotherhood: Egypt's unbowed oppositionAt the same time it has alarmed Western governments and some of its secular rivals with its anti-Israel rhetoric and calls for a more Islam...
- Culture hubI was mesmerised by Ubud, right at the heart of Bali, where local art and tradition scintillate along side more modern attractions like spa...
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