England used a 197-foot German shaft-boring machine instead of explosives and workers to cut a mine beneath a national park; the remote system has reached 2,966 feet, with 2,283 feet still to goA German machine called the SBR is sinking England's Woodsmith mine shaft mechanically. This advanced technology allows crews to work from ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Korean manufacturer DN Solutions inaugurates first India plant in Bengaluru with Rs 600 crore investmentDN Solutions inaugurated its first Indian manufacturing plant in Bengaluru. This new facility represents a significant investment of Rs 600...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “As one calls into the forest, so it echoes back.” A lesson on how actions shape responsesGerman Proverb of the Day: “As one calls into the forest, so it echoes back” explores how behaviour and communication can influence the res...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Psychology says people who doodle while listening may sometimes retain information differently, here’s what their brain could be doingPeople who doodle while listening may not necessarily be ignoring what is being said. In some situations, doodling can act as alow-demand a...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
In Poland, engineers used a 3,500-ton concrete cradle to launch a giant boring machine beneath Łódź; the 2.9-mile tunnel will carry high-speed trains under the city without tearing up its streetsA specialized concrete cradle was recently completed for a tunnel boring machine. This machine will construct a new high-speed rail tunnel ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “He who has the damage needs not worry about the mockery.” A lesson on misfortuneGerman Proverb of the Day: “The laugh is always on the loser” describes how people facing misfortune may also become targets of mockery. Th...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
In 2009, German startup SkyWind first showed its rooftop micro turbine design. 17 years later, the machine has secured certification, with Utah testing verifying roughly 615 kWh of electricity per yearSkyWind's rooftop wind turbine has secured full certification after two years of testing. This compact machine produces about 1,000 watts o...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
In 1939, Mercedes built the T 80 with 3,500 horsepower and six wheels for a planned 600 km/h record attempt. 87 years later, the car remains preserved in Stuttgart, its true top speed still unknown because it never racedThe Mercedes T 80 was built to break 600 km/h in 1939. It had six wheels, a huge 44.5-liter V12 and up to 3,500 horsepower. Mercedes wanted...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Placing aluminium foil under washing machine: How this trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it for better floor protectionAluminium foil under washing machine: Aluminium foil placed under washing machines offers limited protection from minor drips. It cannot co...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Earlier in 2026, United Utilities sent 44-ton tunnel borer Lily beneath Knutsford to build a 1.1-mile stormwater tunnel. Now, the finished system will hold 5.5 million liters of rainwater without closing the high streetKnutsford tunnel boring machine Lily has just completed the first major drive beneath the English town, digging deep underground without te...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
India set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources sayIndia is set to launch a $1.2 billion incentive scheme to stimulate local manufacturing efforts. This initiative aims to draw in $1.8 billi...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality.” A lesson on basic needs and ethicsGerman Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality” highlights how basic human needs can influence priorities, choices a...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources sayIndia is set to approve a $1.2-billion incentive scheme to boost domestic production of high-value construction equipment, including tunnel...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine laying the foundation for the industrial revolution: How Thomas Newcomen's invention changed the world?In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine, creating a machine that used steam and atmospheric press...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Forget ‘disrupting the universe’: Why companies need constructive aspirations, not corporate bakwaasCompanies often confuse lofty corporate slogans with meaningful ambition, but real progress comes from practical, achievable goals, the wri...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
CAS v BAS, spot the difference, if you canCompanies pursue two types of aspirations, constructive and nonsensical. Constructive aspirations focus on practical improvements and achie...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Stellar Start! Behari Lal Engineering shares list at 63% premium over IPO priceThe IPO, which was open for subscription from August 12 to August 14, drew an overwhelming response from investors and was subscribed 108.4...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.04 AM IST