Billionaire Barry Diller spent $260 million to transform a derelict New York pier into a little island. Now millions use the Hudson river parkLittle Island transformed an abandoned pier into a public park on Manhattan's Hudson River. Barry Diller funded the project to create a spa...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam on Colorado River, now Hoover Dam at Arizona-Nevada border is part of feud between states due to climate changeColorado River system has about 60 million acre-feet of reservoir storage capacity, more than four times its average annual natural flow of...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
October Pradosh Vrat 2026 date: Check when is Guru Pradosh Vrat, shubh muhurat and puja vidhiPradosh Vrat October 2026 will be observed on October 8 during the Ashwin Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. The fast falls on a Thursday and will ...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Heavy rain in India, Nepal: 19 killed, 10 missing as floods, landslides and avalanche hit several areasRecent heavy rainfall and storms have led to devastating flooding and landslides across India and Nepal. In Uttar Pradesh, 15 lives were lo...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Nepal floods: 1,453 dead, nearly 5,300 still missing a month after disasterA month after the flash floods struck Nepal, the death toll has reached at least 1,453 people. The floods, originating near the Nepal-Tibet...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two citiesThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River at Rocky Hill since 1655; the state still runs it eight months a year, a three-car barge pushed across by a diesel towboatThe Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry holds the title of the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S., dating back to 1655. This unique f...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
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
In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop runningJacksonville’s Skyway, an innovative automated transit system, will cease operations due to a major budget deficit. The Jacksonville Transp...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
1,200 DNA profiles: Indian forensic team in Nepal working to identify missing Indian nationals, says MEAAn Indian forensic team is working in Kathmandu after recent flash floods that caused significant destruction. They are processing approxim...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Manipur CM urges unity to restore peace, secure future generationsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged people to set aside differences for peace. He spoke at an inauguration event for five d...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
In 2003, Germany opened a water-filled bridge that lets cargo ships cross over the Elbe River; the 3,012-foot crossing connected two major canalsThe Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a groundbreaking structure that enables ships to traverse over the Elbe River, effectively linking...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.00 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
‘When we stop asking 'Who will fix this?’: Anand Mahindra praises Maharashtra town's people who revived a dying river and won Rs 1 crore prizeAnand Mahindra highlighted the revival of Maharashtra’s Kham River as his Monday Motivation, praising the collective effort of citizens, ci...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Search continues for 6,000 people nearly four weeks after Nepal flash floodsNepal continued search operations on Sunday for around 6,000 people still missing nearly four weeks after flash floods killed more than 1,4...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Amaravati set to become India’s second greenfield city with fully privatised power distributionAndhra Pradesh's new capital, Amaravati, will completely privatize its power distribution network. This move follows Greater Noida's succes...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
In 2014, Massachusetts' JRWA began work to remove a dam sitting 10 feet below the Elm Street Bridge. 5 years later, the Jones River was freed for alewife, eels and trout once againElm Street project was also part of a broader sequence of restoration work on the Jones River. A previous obstacle, the Wapping Road Dam, h...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST