A retired Clipper C96 wind-turbine blade was redesigned as a US transmission pole; engineers found it met ASCE and NESC loads with acceptable deflectionEngineers are exploring repurposing old wind turbine blades into transmission line poles. A study found a retired Clipper C96 blade met US ...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Georgia engineers transform a 7,000-pound old wind turbine blade into a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta and also made bicycle shelters and playground equipmentsA retired wind turbine blade now serves as a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This project demonstrates reusing old turbine...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Should I take education loan or break my investments to pay Rs 21 lakh for my son’s MBBS degree?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 48, planning to fund my son’s MBBS degree at a private medical college. The fee is about Rs 21 lakh a year f...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Indian students plan longer stays abroad amid shifting global mobility rulesIndian students planning to study abroad appear more inclined to stay longer than their Chinese peers, according to the IELTS Voices 2026 s...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Pension Sakhis to take retirement security cover to rural IndiaThe Department of Rural Development and PFRDA will create Pension Sakhis across rural India. These women will facilitate pension enrolment ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridgeWind-turbine blades can be difficult and costly to recycle. Instead of sending retired blades to waste, engineers in Northern Ireland found...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
ARSBC bought HMCS Chaudière from Canada’s Defence Department for $1 plus 7 cents GST; after its reef conversion, glass tunicates came to cover much of the vesselThe Canadian warship HMCS Chaudière was acquired for a symbolic price and subsequently sunk, transforming it into a vibrant artificial reef...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Is senior living worth the cost? Financial trade-offs seniors and families need to consider before making the moveAs families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Retired wind turbines in Texas get a new life. Researchers are converting waste into recycled hybrid composite materials for construction purposesRetired wind turbine blades are presenting a significant waste management issue for the industry. In response, researchers are actively see...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Gurgaon officials asked to explain why flooding happens every year, Haryana panel says stuck school buses and blocked ambulances put lives at risk; orders citywide drainage auditHaryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of Gurgaon's recurring waterlogging, calling it a matter of basic human rights ra...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Rs 2.5 crore retirement corpus: Can you get Rs 2 lakh monthly income for 25 years?Strategic planning of retirement withdrawals from a Rs 2.5 crore fund is essential for financial security. Adopting a conservative withdraw...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Canada eases study rules for foreign workers, permits short courses without study permitCanada now allows eligible work permit holders to study short courses. This new policy removes previous restrictions on course duration. Fo...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Beauty queen left Miss India dream to crack UPSC, failed three times, father got hospitalised. How did she clear prelims and mains in her 4th attempt?Taskeen Khan was once a beauty queen with dreams of landing the ultimate, prized crown of being Miss India. However, she decided to leave b...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Germany beats US as top study-abroad choice for Indians as students chase cheaper degrees & clearer job routesGermany has overtaken the US as the top study-abroad choice among Indian students in upGrad’s 2026 survey, with preference for Germany jump...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
This 58-year-old invests Rs 50,000 in 8 mutual funds. Expert flags portfolio imbalance, suggests rejigA financial expert examined the mutual fund portfolio of a 58-year-old investor and detected several imbalances. With a concentration in mi...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST