World's second-richest country is offering Rs 50 lakh to every parent: Here's who is eligible and whySingapore is rolling out a new child-support package worth up to S$70,000 (around Rs 50 lakh) for eligible Singaporean children, with suppo...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Singapore records over 600,000 Indian visitors in first half of 2026Singapore received over 600,000 Indian visitors in the first half of 2026, while tourism receipts from India rose 8% to S$374 million in Q1...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
California boy started sewing at age 4 and has dressed Sharon Stone: Meet Max Alexander, the 8-year-old who broke a Guinness World RecordCalifornia-born Max Alexander began sewing at four after asking his mother for a mannequin. By eight, he had created over 100 custom coutur...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
A Tennessee company is recycling wind turbine blades and recovering glass fibre reported to be 99.9% pure for reuse in manufacturingA Knoxville company, Carbon Rivers, is recycling old wind turbine blades. Their process uses heat to separate glass fibre from resin materi...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
AM Intelligence orders 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin GPUs for Hyderabad AI factoryThe order comprising 9,000 Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2027 and will power the fi...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Fascinate Textiles shares list at 20% discount to issue price of Rs 151 on NSE SME platformFascinate Textiles shares made a weak NSE SME debut on August 24, listing at a 20% discount to the IPO price despite the issue being subscr...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipmentWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
₹40 lakh a month from waste plastic bought at ₹13 per kg and sold for ₹90: How a Rolex at a wedding revealed a surprising businessA viral X post by Pratham has revealed the surprising economics behind his cousin’s plastic recycling business after a limited-edition Role...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
No easy entry for India Inc in China as Beijing tightens business visa rulesIndian companies face significant challenges securing Chinese business visas. Many firms are now relocating crucial executive meetings to o...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
MMTC PAMP calls for better Gold Monetisation SchemeIndia needs to boost gold recycling to decrease reliance on imports. A more appealing gold monetization scheme could unlock significant hou...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Gartex Texprocess India 2026: How AI is reshaping textile and fashion manufacturingFashion manufacturing is on the brink of a transformation as industry experts highlight the potential of artificial intelligence. But while...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST