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Quote of the day by George Soros: "Euphoria can lift housing and dot-com prices; panic can send sound banks tumbling."- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valley
- In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years later
- 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...22 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 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...22 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Gold sales during Ganesh Chaturthi down 15% in volume amid price surgeThis year's Ganesh Chaturthi witnessed a 15% drop in gold sales volume compared to the previous year. Consumers opted for lighter gold piec...22 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
- 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, ...21 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 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...21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hivesWild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hi...20 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Karnataka college tour rules: Govt bans selfies & reels during trips; 5-day cap, police intimation and certified experts for trekkingKarnataka has introduced stricter safety rules for educational tours organised by government first-grade colleges, banning selfies and reel...19 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- NCP (SP) asks Centre to spell out economic fallout of US tariff threat over Russian oilThe NCP (SP) seeks details on India's economic exposure to a new US law. This legislation authorizes significant tariffs on nations buying ...19 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- 100% US tariff law raises uncertainty, may disrupt India's exports if imposed: ExportersA new United States law could impose steep tariffs on Indian goods. This legislation creates significant uncertainty for bilateral trade re...19 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Congress criticises Modi government's policy after US passes Russia sanctions billIndia's Congress party criticised the Modi government's foreign policy as "appeasement" after the US House passed a bill authorising Presid...18 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.73 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee appreciated by sixteen paise against the US dollar during early trading today, a result of positive movements in local equity mar...18 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- In 2002, crews removed rats from California’s Anacapa Island; 10 years later, rare seabirds were returning and the island’s ecosystem was recoveringAnacapa Island shows significant seabird recovery ten years after rat removal. Ashy storm-petrels now nest there, and Cassin's auklets have...17 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- Mike Tyson bought a 51,800-sq-ft Connecticut mansion for $3 million in 1996; later 50 cent bought it for $4.1 million and sold it for $2.9 million in 2019; it is now back for $9.9 millionA Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and later by 50 Cent is back on the market for 9.9 million dollars. Tyson bought it for 3 mi...17 Sep, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- Rupee slips below 96 per dollar level in early tradeIn a significant market shift, the rupee has dipped to 96 against the US dollar, marking a low not seen in over two months. This decline is...17 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- 'e-rickshaw Se Spiti': Muzaffarnagar driver three-wheeler to Spiti Valley in Himachal, documents mountain journey on InstagramMuzaffarnagar e-rickshaw driver Sumit Kumar Prajapati travelled from Manali to Spiti Valley in his battery-powered three-wheeler, documenti...17 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its particip...15 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Tata Sons may be valued at steep discount of up to ₹12.5 lakh crore in IPOTata Sons' potential IPO valuation is estimated between ₹9-12.5 lakh crore., reflecting a discount on its underlying portfolio worth ₹15-16...14 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
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