Florida planted Australian pine for shade, windbreaks, and storm protection; by 1993, the fast-growing tree had invaded more than 372,000 acresAustralian pines were brought to Florida in the 1800s as a means of protecting against storms and enhancing landscapes. By 1993, however, t...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountabilityNitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability....
05 Nov, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Karnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised faresKarnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs ...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon borderDelhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Florida floods force polling changes in 7 counties: Where to vote today and how to find your new locationFlorida voting results: Heavy flooding and rain have disrupted Election Day voting in Florida, forcing polling locations to change across s...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
By 1909, copper had helped Swansea, Arizona, grow to about 500 people; financial trouble followed in 1911, and the last mine closed in 1937Swansea, Arizona, once thrived as a mining community but became a ghost town after its abandonment in 1937. It flourished in the early 1900...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Mumbai, India's financial hub is losing its coastal edge as pollution surgesMumbai has faced unusually poor air quality throughout October as the average air quality index has sharply increased. According to data, t...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
From Patna to Kanpur, can an emerging market fix dirty, broken cities?Patna is set to become the first municipality in Bihar to issue municipal bonds, raising Rs 200 crore for urban infrastructure. This move h...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Texas reused 135,389 old tires in San Angelo road projects; the recycled rubber was used in pavement to help improve road durability and divert waste from landfillsIn San Angelo, Texas, over 135,000 recycled tires have been creatively incorporated into local road projects, significantly enhancing durab...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
₹25 lakh flat in ₹100-crore DLF Camellias? Gurgaon agent explains how to do it legallyDLF Camellias in Gurugram offers a unique blend of luxury living and affordability with its upscale apartments and Economically Weaker Sect...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Is it time for India’s HNI’s and UHNIs to rethink their real estate portfolios?For generations, families have measured real estate wealth by the number of properties they own, not the returns those assets deliver. That...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
It's taxing to be a Delhi womanWomen in Delhi are disadvantaged by high transport costs tied to safety concerns during late-night commutes. Urban planning must be reforme...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.25 AM IST
London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free ahead of Christmas: What changes for shoppers and touristsOxford Street has become traffic-free across a one-kilometre stretch, impacting various vehicles in the area. The restricted zone will allo...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Delhi's pollution puzzle: New study to reveal what's changed in a decadeA comprehensive study will evaluate how pollution sources in Delhi have changed over the past decade. This initiative employs high-resoluti...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Could the NFL game between Kansas City and Seattle convince Taylor Swift to travel to the Pacific Northwest to support Travis Kelce?Taylor Swift’s attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game on October 25, 2026, was a point of interest for fans who wan...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
'Best roads in the world': Foreign traveller drives 2,500 km through Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan; here’s what surprised himA foreign traveller has praised India's road network, saying the country now has “some of the best roads in the world” after completing a j...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.04 AM IST