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In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber tooRecycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridg...
The Employment Paradox: Why skilling one crore in AI will not create one crore jobsIndia has spent four decades proving that education does not, by itself, create work. Kerala is the evidence. We are now about to test whet...
In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...
Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in Red Fort blast caseA Delhi court has taken cognisance of the NIA's extensive chargesheet. This chargesheet details the Red Fort blast which killed eleven peop...
Once home to hundreds, Kentucky town was abandoned in 1962. Decades later, its residents' voices still echo from 'ghost' buildingsBlue Heron, Kentucky, once a bustling coal mining town, now stands as a silent monument. The Stearns Coal and Lumber Company operated mines...
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Our reform express will move forward at even greater speed, says PM ModiBuilding on the theme of Shared Futures for the ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the future of every country is in...
UAE companies keen to invest in Rajasthan hospitality sector: UAE MinistryRajasthan's Chief Minister invited United Arab Emirates companies to invest in key sectors. He highlighted the state's rich heritage and to...
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'Good fortune is what happens when...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on success, real achievement, sudden chance, hard work, foresightedness, preparation and systematic preparationQuote of the day by Thomas Edison explains how opportunity, planning, preparation and hard work can shape success. The quote says good fort...
Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and moreIndependence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Sign...
In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
Delhi traffic advisory for Independence Day rehearsal: Check roads to avoid, diversions, alternate routes and other key detailsDelhi traffic adviory for Independance Day rehersals: Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions on August 13 for the Independence Day r...
In 2022, Ireland built a pedestrian bridge from two wind-turbine blades that were too difficult to recycleOld wind turbine blades are now supporting a footbridge in County Cork, Ireland. These blades, retired after their operational life, offer ...
Cabinet clears Rs 25,500 crore highway push to decongest VaranasiThe Union Cabinet approved two highway projects for Varanasi. These projects will cost nearly Rs 25,500 crore in total. One project connect...
Buffett's $6 billion annual gifts skip Gates foundation after Epstein ties disclosedWarren Buffett has redirected his annual donations away from Bill Gates' foundation. He will now donate approximately six billion dollars t...
On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee clears Rs 1,722-crore Sea Link-Savarkar bridge connectorMaharashtra's infrastructure sub-committee has greenlit a Rs 1,722.40 crore project to build a 3.55-km road connecting the Versova-Bandra S...
Railways gives fresh push to new Yamuna bridgeOfficials said the construction was initially delayed as the Archaeological Survey India (ASI) refused to grant permission to allow the tra...
Plan a quick getaway to Karnataka's Sakleshpur or Anjarle in MaharashtraET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
- Buffett to buy Burlington Northern
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy railroad Burlington Northern Santa in what he described as an “all-in wager on the econom...
- Buffett eyes easy ride with US freight railroads
Freight railroads and their investors can feel confident no new railroads will try to create a competing network - the cost is too high.