Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers board ship in Vancouver and are left waiting; guests told to leave by midnightRoyal Caribbean had to cancel an Alaska cruise just after 1700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to unexpected maintenance issues. This c...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buriedThe deconstruction of an aged Studebaker factory in South Bend was performed meticulously to reclaim materials for future use. Through this...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Railways to upgrade older trains with 6,000-HP locomotivesIndian Railways will procure new energy-efficient locomotives for passenger trains. These powerful engines will operate in a push-pull form...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Zuno Gen Insurance promises to cover damage to cars due to blended fuel useZuno General Insurance has launched a new product called Fuel Guard. This add-on covers damage to cars caused by blended fuel use. The prod...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F coolerCities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a re...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
'Rs 15 lakh car is not really a Rs 15 lakh decision': CA shares a financial checklist most buyers skipCA Nitin Kaushik says buying a car requires looking beyond the sticker price and EMI. Buyers should calculate the on-road cost, down paymen...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 20%, according to analystsInvesting, a wise man once said, is a journey; one that needs to be managed carefully. Remember two things: One, there is never a “perfect ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
No obvious sector to buy? So try an unconventional way: 7 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%So, what to do if you cannot pick a sector to buy into? Forget about themes and waves, and go looking directly for individual businesses th...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM 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
₹25 ride: India’s bike taxis are cheap, fast and still fighting for a place on the roadBike taxis offer affordable, on-demand urban transport, bridging the last-mile connectivity gap. These services face regulatory hurdles des...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
White vinegar on car windshield cleaning hack: How to spray vinegar on your car to remove dirt, grease, water stains and frostUsing white vinegar is an effective and economical way to clean your car windshields. The acetic acid helps break down tough residues such ...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
BEML shares rise 2% after securing Rs 180 crore Vande Bharat sleeper orderBEML shares gained nearly 2% after the company secured a Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory for manufacturing and supplying ...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Buying a house in a big gated society? Check these 4 key things before your dream home turns into a nightmareIndia’s cities cannot accommodate their rapidly growing urban populations without greater density. The trend towards large residential proj...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
How Mahindra built India's most recognisable off-road vehicle portfolioMahindra's off-road vehicles have distinguished themselves by emphasizing terrain adaptability rather than conventional market classificati...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST