33 hours to 12, 14 to 6 & 8 to 30 minutes: How Vande Bharat trains, expressways, bridges & new-age infrastructure are shrinking travel timesIndia travel time reduction: India’s expanding network of bridges, tunnels, expressways and faster trains is significantly cutting travel t...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Mumbai’s infrastructure push reshapes housing demand, property pricesMumbai’s rapid infrastructure expansion is reshaping residential demand and property prices across the city and MMR, with projects such as ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
2026 Thar OG vs old Thar: How the facelifted SUV differs from the outgoing model in 5 major areasThe Mahindra Thar OG arrives with a revised lineup and several updates borrowed from the Thar Roxx, while retaining the existing Rs 10.32 l...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
In 1927, New York opened the Holland Tunnel with an innovative ventilation system; 84 fans still move air through its 8,500-foot twin tubesNearly a century after opening, the Holland Tunnel's original ventilation system, 84 fans across four buildings, still keeps drivers safe f...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1875, engineers opened a funicular beneath Istanbul’s steep waterfront slope; the Tünel still operates more than 150 years laterIstanbul's Tünel, which has been in operation since 1875, stands as a testament to enduring urban transit systems. This historic funicular,...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consump...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
In 2018, China opened a crossing linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao with bridges and an undersea tunnel; the design avoided blocking major shipping lanes and airport flight pathsThe Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge spans an impressive 55 kilometers, seamlessly linking three bustling cities. Its highlight is a remarkabl...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road speed limit, vehicle rules and restrictions after speeding BMW crash near Marine Drive killing threeMumbai Coastal Road (Google Trends): A speeding BMW crashed off Mumbai's Coastal Road near Marine Drive, killing three people, weeks after ...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Asian Games: India win silver in men's 10m air rifle team; Rudrankksh, Himanshu make individual finalIndia secured a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event. Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon also qualified for the individual...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Built in 1847, this Ohio jail is now a $400,000 family home with 6 original cells, you won't believe how it looks todayA historic Ohio jail built in 1847 has found a surprising second life as a family home. The former Wood County Jail, which once housed pris...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Indian Railways approves construction of a four-lane road overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western RailwayThe Indian Railways has greenlit the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge, with a budget exceeding 133 crore rupees. This initiativ...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
GR Infraprojects shares drop 2% after terminating contract with NTPC. Here’s whyShares of GR Infraprojects fell 2% after the company issued a notice to terminate its contracts with NTPC for a Battery Energy Storage Syst...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travelIndia’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s i...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
India, Nepal teams reach final stage to rescue 6 trapped workers in Chilime tunnelJoint rescue teams are nearing an underground powerhouse in Nepal. They are working to clear a blocked tunnel section for trapped workers. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Indian Railways expands passenger connectivity, freight capacity; freight loading grows by 5.4 per centIndian Railways expanded connectivity and services significantly in August 2026. Fourteen Amrit Bharat services were regularized, and five ...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line achieves a big milestone: First tunnel breakthrough achieved at DhalwalaThe Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project marked a remarkable construction achievement, as engineers hailed the completion of the first escape...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST