From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare islandSince 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resul...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks waver on inflation, rate concernsGovernment bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand a...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycledA study from Colorado State University and Northwestern University has developed a carbon dioxide-based polyester system designed for repea...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | 2-year bonds attractive, long end risky: Apoorva Javadekar’s fixed-income playbookWhile the recent rise in yields may make short-tenor bonds more attractive, the long end remains vulnerable to global rate pressures and do...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
School Assembly News Headlines September 22: Top India, world, business and sports updatesSchool Assembly news headlines, 23 Septemeber: The latest news roundup covers major developments across India and abroad, including institu...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by George Soros: "Euphoria can lift housing and dot-com prices; panic can send sound banks tumbling."George Soros' quote highlights how euphoria and panic can drive markets away from fundamentals. The dot-com bubble, housing cycles and bank...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: ScientistThe current El Niño is making waves as it ties for the strongest ever recorded, bringing serious consequences worldwide. With climate chang...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Manufacturing from CG Semi's second OSAT unit may start by early 2028In August last year, CG Semi announced the launch of its outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand. It became on...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Your cells’ tiny power stations may be doing something quantum: scientists find a mysterious vibration that could influence how the body produces energyResearchers detected an unusual vibration within human and mouse cell mitochondria. This signal appeared in living samples but vanished whe...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
In 1994, two friends set out to circle the Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, one returned after nearly 46,000 miles, a crocodile attack and a dozen crossingsJason Lewis completed a thirteen-year journey around the world using only human power. He traveled by bicycle, pedal boat, inline skates, a...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunityIndia and South Africa are forging new pathways in trade and investment, showcasing a remarkable growth in bilateral trade. Both nations ar...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
SBI Research, IDFC First expect rate hike in October as crude prices climb: Higher oil prices & inflation raise likelihood of policy tighteningEconomists are gearing up for a potential rate hike from the central bank as soon as October, driven by escalating crude oil prices and ong...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
From Uzbekistan to Canada: A look at India’s global uranium huntIndia is accelerating its nuclear power expansion to reach 100 GW by 2047. This ambitious goal necessitates securing substantial uranium su...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS SummitThe meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST