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DETROIT WINDSOR TUNNEL HISTORY
In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two cities- Chicago dug 60 miles of freight tunnels under the Loop in 1899 and forgot them; in 1992, a damaged wall let the river in, and losses topped $1 billion
- Jordan Love’s $200,000 jacket covered in 500-plus diamonds steals the show during Packers tunnel walk - Watch viral video
- 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
- Tampa staff discover 1962 time capsule welded shut for over six decades: What they found inside included a telegram from former US President Herbert HooverStaff at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay made an extraordinary discovery while preparing for the organization’s 100th-anniversa...24 Sep, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
- Since 1874, a boat on the Detroit River has passed mail to freighters that never stop, hauled up in a bucket on a rope; it has its own ZIP code: 48222Since 1874, the J.W. Westcott II has served as a crucial lifeline for freighters navigating the Detroit River. Starting with John Ward West...24 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...24 Sep, 2026, 01.00 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
- General Motors CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources sayGeneral Motors CEO Mary Barra plans to attend a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this Thursday. US automakers, including GM, a...23 Sep, 2026, 07.15 AM 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
- 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
- Ghaziabad society residents run hourly Airbnb stays from flats, protest erupts; Can a flat owner operate short-term homestay under law?Ghaziabad Airbnb protest: Ghaziabad's Windsor Park residents have protested alleged Airbnb-style short-term and hourly rentals from residen...22 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...21 Sep, 2026, 06.40 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
- In 1998, Karl Bushby left Chile to walk home, and 28 years later, a Channel tunnel refusal stalled him; French approval may now let him swim homeAfter an incredible 28-year trek spanning four continents and covering 36,000 miles, Karl Bushby's epic journey is approaching its conclusi...19 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- 'MG Windsor EV drives on its own': Ludhiana viral video of locked self-driving car sparks debateA viral video from Ludhiana allegedly shows a locked MG Windsor EV moving without its owner in control, sparking a social media debate over...17 Sep, 2026, 03.55 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
- Canadian centenarian Rita Georgeff wanted to walk across Gordie Howe International Bridge after her 100th birthday, she finally made it happen at 102At the remarkable age of 102, Rita Georgeff finally achieved her dream of crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a plan she had mad...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Canadian centenarian waited until 102 to fulfill her dream of walking across the delayed Gordie Howe bridge; now Rita Georgeff has one wish for her 103rd birthdayRita Georgeff, at 102 years old, joyfully crossed the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, fulfilling a dream she had held for years. Afte...06 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
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