Deleting photos to free up space from your smartphone? This Google Photos mistake could wipe them from your phone tooDeleting photos in Google Photos can remove them from your device and other synced devices. Users should use the 'Free up space' option to ...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
145 years of physics overturned as sideways Hall effect breakthrough promises to rip apart textbooks & supercharge the next wave of quantum techResearchers have overturned a century-old physics rule about magnetic field detection. They engineered a custom quantum material to trigger...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
IAMAI seeks sector-specific, phased framework for draft RPwD accessibility rulesIAMAI has urged the government to reconsider uniform accessibility obligations for persons with disabilities. They propose a sector-specifi...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a yearThe small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The fe...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Los Angeles swapped 140,000 of its 210,000 streetlights for LEDs over four years; energy use fell 63%, well past the 40% promised, saving $7 million a year on a $57 million programmeLos Angeles's streetlight upgrade significantly surpassed energy saving projections, achieving 63% reduction. This massive project replaced...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2009, the Empire State Building rebuilt 6,500 windows on site rather than replacing them, cutting energy use by 38% and paying for itself in three yearsThe Empire State Building underwent a significant renovation focusing on its windows. This project involved rebuilding existing windows ins...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
NDMC chairman floats plan for vehicle-free Inner Circle at Connaught PlaceIn a bid to promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment, New Delhi's Connaught Place may soon implement a vehicle-free Inner Circle. The...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Indian Army begins Arjun tank overhaul after 6-year delay, 26 upgrades in focusIndia’s armoured warfare upgrade is moving on two tracks, with the Army testing 26 Mk-1A-derived improvements on its older Arjun tanks whil...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Your EV is carrying six invisible passengers? EU data shows how electric cars differ from petrol & diesel vehiclesElectric vehicles are considerably heavier than their petrol-powered counterparts, mainly because of the added weight of their battery syst...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Govt expects 25,000 registrations under Parivartan scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCRThe Parivartan scheme aims to phase out polluting commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR. Over 25,000 registrations are expected by October under...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Old mattress at home? Know how to dispose of it safely, 6 easy ways to reuse, donate or recycle it and signs it’s time to replace ItDisposing of old mattresses calls for responsible actions. Instead of roadside dumping or burning, think about donating, reusing, or employ...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Feel sick while using your smartphone in a moving car? Android’s new feature could help. Here’s how to turn it onTo tackle car sickness, Google has launched Motion Assist for Android users. This groundbreaking feature showcases animated patterns that d...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST