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Los Angeles swapped 140,000 of its 210,000 streetlights for LEDs over four years; energy use fell 63%, well past the 40% promised, saving $7 million a year on a $57 million programme- In 2009, the Empire State Building rebuilt 6,500 windows on site rather than replacing them, cutting energy use by 38% and paying for itself in three years
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2
- Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official saysRescue efforts continue for workers trapped in Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant. Officials are confident many of the forty-six trapped ...02 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal floodHopes are fading for thousands missing in Nepal's flash floods. Authorities reported, as of September 2, over 1,050 fatalities and nearly 4...02 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.' Life lessons from motivational quote on bold action, impact, safety, silence, success, ambition and meaningful achievementQuote of the day by Alexander the Great, “I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity,” reflects the value of pu...02 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- A man raised in poverty without a father and who barely made it through high school went on to open 54 Burger King restaurants across three US states, later donating more than $2 million through his foundationJohn Gullo built a successful Burger King franchise empire across three states. He later founded the American Dream Foundation, donating ov...01 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Your EV is carrying six invisible passengers? EU data shows how electric cars differ from petrol & diesel vehiclesElectric vehicles are considerably heavier than their petrol-powered counterparts, mainly because of the added weight of their battery syst...01 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- Mumbai man received praises from PM Modi for building an interactive website using AI where you can learn 800 years of Indian history; he had no coding skillsMumbai resident Krishna Seshadri built BharatRajya, an interactive historical atlas mapping India’s history across more than 800 years, des...01 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Air India receives delivery of fourth custom made B787-9 Dreamliner as VT-AWD lands in DelhiAir India welcomed its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi. This new addition supports the airline's ongoing fleet modernizati...31 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Even AI champs blink on job cutsMeta's decision highlights challenges companies face becoming AI native. Most organizations cannot operate without human workers for now. A...30 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...30 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Nashville airport could turn into one dedicated to Dolly Parton after Tennessee governor's proposal: What does it say?Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proposed renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, three days after the country music ic...29 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Rupert Murdoch may revive longstanding plan to reunite Fox and News CorpThe documents showed that in 2022, Murdoch, then chairman of both Fox and News Corp, became interested in recombining the companies less th...29 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- In 2018, Hamlin Street NE installed bioretention systems managing 2.6 acres in Washington, DC. 8 years later, they retain nearly 20,000 gallons per storm, improving water quality in Hickey RunHamlin Street bioretention systems are quietly changing how Washington, DC, handles stormwater. Two green infrastructure systems can retain...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Toxic ending explained: Ticket vs Raya ends in a bloody showdown, but the final twist blurs reality to reveal a shocking conclusionYash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups ends on a dark and unexpected note as Raya and Ticket finally come face-to-face in a brutal showdo...26 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Enough of Gurugram as Potemkin villageGurugram's modern facade crumbles during heavy rains, revealing inadequate infrastructure and poor upkeep. Over-concretisation and insuffic...25 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 crore 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle EastWith the recent acquisition of a major contract for three battery energy storage ventures, Larsen & Toubro is poised for expansion. This in...25 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...22 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
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