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Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 31%When the Indian market will start to recover in any real sense is still an open question. But one positive is that the broader market indic...
- In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...
- India's EV market to reach Rs 20 lakh cr by 2030, will create 5 cr jobs: Nitin GadkariIndia's electric vehicle market is projected to reach twenty lakh crore rupees by 2030. This significant growth is expected to generate fiv...
- Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
- Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
- Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal FinanceThe Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightene...
- In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...
- From -2% to 24% in a year: What makes momentum fund returns vary so sharplyMomentum funds have produced inconsistent returns during quieter market phases, particularly index-based funds that have encountered signif...
- ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
- Stocks in news: Hyundai Motor India, BSE, HEG, Hexaware Tech and Oil IndiaIndian equity markets extended their losing streak to a seventh consecutive session, with the Nifty50 closing lower at 24,078.30. Key corpo...
- Mumbai-Pune Expressway built 27 years ago by me remains pothole-free: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's enduring quality. He stressed using technology for proactive road mai...
- Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first eco-sustainable habitat 'Pine Home' and open-air museumMeghalaya's Chief Minister inaugurated the state's first eco-sustainable habitat, the Pine Home project. This initiative blends global arch...
- Aegis Logistics in talks to acquire UAE’s Tristar for $1.5 billionAegis Logistics is in advanced discussions to acquire Tristar for $1.5 billion. This consolidation could be one of the industry's largest e...
- Apartment owners can't stop residents of another housing society from using common amenities if sale deed allows it, rules Karnataka HCApartment owners have no exclusive rights over common amenities if they signed sale deed containing a clause giving consent to sharing them...
- Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...
- Assam's Mising community suspends Arunachal Pradesh blockade after 48-hour ultimatum for accusedThe Takam Mising Porin Kebang has suspended its economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh. Assurances were given regarding the arrest of ...
- Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its coreDelhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing ...
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
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