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In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...- In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphillThe Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden, established in 1888, stands as Germany's oldest water-ballast rack railroad. This unique railway operates wi...
- In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summitEngineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary ra...
- In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial prob...
- View: AI bubble is real and it will birth giantsThe AI boom is creating a bubble, but it is a necessary one. Similar to past industrial bubbles, it is building future infrastructure. Comp...
- Multibagger or IBC - Part 21: Striking when the iron is hot. This auto ancillary's dual story is worth a lookDomestic auto used to dominate revenue at 56%; now it’s down to 40.5%. Mining, railways, and industrial clients are rising. It’s cutting de...
- Donald Trump terminates America's one of the most critical infrastructure projects. Here's whyGovernor Kathy Hochul of New York said the Donald Trump administration's decision hurts roughly 15,000 construction jobs supported by both ...
- These 7 MNC stocks can deliver more than 23% return in 1 yearThink of multinational companies and the stocks that come to mind are likely to be from the FMCG sector. There are, however, many MNC compa...
- For the trader and investor in you: A collection of stocks suitable for trading and investing alikeIt is probably times like these, where valuations are high and the desire to trade and invest is also at a peak, one needs to set some rule...
- More than just an index and it's not Nifty: A collection of stocks suitable for trading and investing alikeOut of 50 stocks, only 5 of them have delivered negative returns in the last one year. Out of these 5 stocks, three stocks belong to one in...
- Probability favors them: A set of stocks to fulfill the desire of trader and investor in youTrading and investing are very different both in terms of skill sets, requirement of capital and finally the returns which one is able to g...
- Desire management, the quantitative way: A set of stocks for those who wish to do trade and invest at the same timeOut of 50 stocks, only 7 have delivered negative returns in the last one year. Out of these 7 stocks, four stocks belong to one industrial ...
- Weekly Top Picks: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 41%As Q1 earnings season picks up momentum more stocks from different sectors see an improvement in their analyst scores, it is important to b...
- Big ticket announcements, infra push highlight of railways in 2019In 2020, the challenge will be to ensure that these best laid plans get implemented. Soon after taking charge in his second term, Goyal bro...
- Ask the travel expert: Hassle-free ways to travel between Nice and Venice;planning solo trips abroad on a budgetTravelling on a shoe-string budget is all about smart planning and spotting a good deal.
- Sri Lanka: Treasure trove of ancient times, natural beauty & friendly peopleSri Lanka’s treasure-trove of ancient cities, Buddhist remnants and sheer natural beauty, not to mention friendly people, makes tourists re...
- Laluji's time to play 'Goods Fairy' !Steel, iron ore, coal & pharma will benefit immensely from the proposed Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).
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