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In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city traffic- A man's comparison between open air vs gated societies: Security, amenities or human connection?
- During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937
- Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the techn...27 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...27 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit NepalIn response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispa...27 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Bill Gates never studied at University of Washington, but it paid him $500 as a teen; 5 decades later, Microsoft co-founder is giving it $540 millionBill Gates never attended the University of Washington, but the school played a surprising role in his early computer journey, paying him $...26 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Beginning in the 1930s, America built 29 giant locks and dams across the Mississippi River and they turned a wild river into a massive water staircaseThe Upper Mississippi River's navigation was transformed by America's construction of locks and dams in the 1930s. While these aging struct...26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's Xi JinpingThe Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restri...26 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Disquiet grows over AI's dangers: Gates sets tone for pivotal one-on-one with Xi as a race against time beginsAI risks: A key proposal Bill Gates plans to raise is international monitoring of AI systems capable of designing molecules or assisting bi...26 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy'...25 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- Bengaluru traffic restrictions August 26: Traffic diversions announced for Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession; check major roads affected and alternative routesBengaluru traffic update August 26: Bengaluru traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions for the Eid Milad-un-Nabi processio...25 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- After donating more than $600 million to women’s health, Melinda French Gates reveals the 10-minute self-care habit that helped her navigate life’s biggest transitions after her divorce from Bill GatesMelinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to women’s health. After her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropis...24 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- Ceigall India wins Rs 705 crore Arunachal Frontier Highway projectCeigall India secured a contract valued at Rs 704.70 crore for highway construction. This project involves building a key section of the La...24 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree rootsFor centuries, the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya have shaped living root bridges from the roots of fig trees, creating a remar...24 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- In 1979, Canadian fisherman Édouard Arsenault got a postcard from his daughter that inspired him to build an entire village from more than 25,000 recycled glass bottlesIn 1979, Canadian fisherman and carpenter Édouard T. Arsenault was inspired by a postcard from his daughter to build something extraordinar...23 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- In tat-for-tat action, Indian authorities pull down some structures outside Pakistan mission in DelhiAuthorities removed structures and queue barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission. These items were located on a lane outside the comp...20 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- In Hamburg, a 4,060-ton bridge traveled 1,600 feet through a neighborhood on 1,088 wheels, squeezing past buildings with just 16 inches to spare before becoming a railway overnightA monumental feat was achieved as a 4,000-ton steel bridge traversed a Hamburg neighborhood in the dead of night, supported by an impressiv...18 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- 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...14 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- 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...11 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
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