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WATER POWERED RAILWAY
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 halves- 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 annually
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years later
- Chicago’s lost wetlands are coming back. But who & what is rebuilding them?Sometimes restoring nature isn't about building something new. It's about fixing what was broken and giving nature the chance to rebuild it...22 Sep, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
- 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...21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- 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...21 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Short-term headwind or structural story: Which is important? 9 cement sector stocks with upside potential of up to 28%Are cement companies able to raise prices as the monsoon ends? Do those increases hold the way they have in recent years? The answers to th...21 Sep, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Maruti Suzuki launches Auto Green Mission with automatic S-CNG Swift, Dzire and BalenoMaruti Suzuki introduced automatic S-CNG versions of Swift, Dzire, and Baleno. These new models offer automatic driving convenience and sup...18 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...18 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- Modinomics at 76: The birthday cake, the candles and the numbersPM Narendra Modi turns 76 as he completes nearly 12 years in office, a period that has reshaped India’s economic landscape through infrastr...17 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- LHB coach bogies are 'corroding': Railway Board raises safety concerns as toilet leaks, salty air & even cleaning practices emerge as problemsThe Railway Board has raised concerns over severe corrosion in LHB coach bogies, an issue flagged by senior engineers during a recent meeti...17 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- TTD to offer Rs 2 lakh insurance to devotees; Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announces major temple development plansTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will offer insurance coverage to every devotee through LIC. The temple trust also plans to construct new Sri...16 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Coal India and Hindustan ZincIndian equity markets experienced a decline on Wednesday, extending their recent corrective phase. Several companies, including Reliance In...10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1896, 40,000 people traveled to the middle of nowhere in Texas to watch two trains crash intentionally. Two died in the 'The Crash at Crush' eventAn 1896 Texas event featured two steam locomotives colliding at high speed. This spectacle, organized by the Katy Railroad, drew thousands ...09 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- 'Naraz Fufa' and 'Jhooth ki Goonj': PM Modi targets Opposition at Dedicated Freight Corridor completionPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. He criticized opposition leaders for manuf...08 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- India's shift to biofuels will lead to energy security, says top PM advisorIndia is accelerating its shift to alternative fuels, with biofuels such as ethanol, methanol and butanol expected to play a key role in en...08 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- India working to run hydrogen train at up to 110 kmph: Railway Board chiefIndia’s first hydrogen-powered train could soon run at up to 110 kmph after the Railways completed trials at 120 kmph. The train currently ...06 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- Railway stocks: Over 2 years of correction; time to relook without bias? 7 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to 32%A sector-wide correction usually does one job. It takes the froth off and leaves the good businesses standing where they should be. The two...06 Sep, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
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