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In 1933, Percy Shaw nearly drove off the road when a flash from a cat’s eyes saved him from thick fog, and this transformed night driving on the highways foreverDriving at night in the 1930s was dangerous. Percy Shaw invented Cat's Eyes, reflective road studs, after seeing cat eyes shine in fog. Thi...
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt launches underground wiring project in Satoj under pole-free village planUnder a plan to rid villages of electricity poles, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched an underground wiring project in his native...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets recordBerkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit despite economic headwinds impacting consumer businesses. Led by Warren Buffett an...
What is shelf-stable synthetic blood? The scientific advancement that could transform battlefield and emergency careA revolutionary synthetic blood is nearing human trials. This freeze-dried product can be stored for years at room temperature. It can be r...
China seeks to rein in risks from AI 'digital humans'China is introducing new rules for its booming digital human industry. These AI avatars, which look and sound like real people, are used fo...
Mould On Bathroom Sealant Comes Off EasilyFlaky bathroom sealant is more than a cosmetic issue. It signals a battle between microbes, moisture, and materials. Research from New Zeal...
YouTube is now available in Android Auto for drivers but you can only listen, not watch. Here's why?YouTube Android Auto: Google is reportedly testing a limited version of YouTube for Android Auto, allowing users to manage playback directl...
Indo-Russian consortium bags Indian Railways' ₹1,100 cr track upkeep contractAn Indo-Russian team has secured a significant ₹1,100 crore contract from Indian Railways. They will supply and maintain advanced track mai...
Road ministry launches PM RAHAT scheme o provide financial assistance to road accident victimsPrime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, gave its go ahead to PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) schem...
Indian Railways gears up to equip Kavach 4.0 across its key routesThe implementation of Kavach 4.0 by Indian Railways across its key routes is a broader initiative to modernize its infrastructure and impro...
Railways: Why Kavach, which could've prevented Kanchanjunga accident, is taking so long to be installedKavach: The basic reason why the installation of this technology is taking time is because deploying it is a complex process, particularly ...
Kruzr gets Rs 9 cr as seed capitalThe funds will be deployed for expanding team and scaling up business.
Mishaps on decline after safety measures in place: Railways dataSince unmanned level crossings are responsible for maximum number of train accidents, the railways intends to eliminate all such crossings ...
French firm Thales to provide latest safety technology to Indian RailwaysIndian Railways intends to implement Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) on a total of approximately 7,900 km of main lines across the c...
Railways to seek over Rs 1 lakh crore for safety upgradationRailways will seek over Rs 1 lakh crore from the Finance Ministry as non-lapsable fund to strengthen safety measures on the rail network in...
Railways adopt new technology to prevent accidentsIn 2013-14, Rs 39,090 crore were spent on safety related activities. The budgetary estimates for 2014-15 for safety are Rs 43,443 crore, Ma...
Train protection system to be operational in Kolkata MetroThe 25 km-long track side work has been completed on the entire section and onboard equipment is being fitted on all available 27 rakes of ...