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In the 1950s, a Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait and pumping the ocean to melt the Arctic, a deliberate plan to thaw the top of the world and warm Siberia- Moving up the value chain: How India’s BPM is creating new career pathways
- In the 1950s, US scientists planned to use nuclear bombs to blast a harbor on the Alaskan coast: Project Chariot, a Cold War scheme to reshape the map with atomic blasts
- As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...20 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climateA French captain proposed flooding the Sahara with seawater in the 1870s. This ambitious plan aimed to create a new sea and fertile lands. ...20 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Japan's Do Reimon Box, the 'human refrigerator,' cools your body in just 5 minutes; here's why it's becoming the ultimate heatwave solutionJapan developed a walk-in cooling booth for outdoor workers facing extreme heat. This "human refrigerator" targets key body points for rapi...20 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- 2026 Maruti Brezza facelift launching on July 24: Expected price, Boosterjet engine, panoramic sunroof, features and all you need to knowMaruti Brezza facelift (Google Trends): Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2026 Brezza facelift on July 24. The updated SUV receives cosmetic ch...20 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...20 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Yamuna loses 90% water flow in Delhi: Okhla and ITO barrages linked to river narrowing to 32% of its 1799 width; Delhi University study maps 200-year changeA study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 179...18 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Zoho launches AI-powered Classes 2.0, offers platform free to government schools, colleges and universities in IndiaPlatform automates lesson planning, supports 22 Indian languages and aims to make classrooms more interactive through AI-powered learning e...17 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- How beavers helped a struggling England farm secure a £1 million deal and spark a multimillion-pound revivalA Lincolnshire rewilding project aims to prove nature restoration's profitability. Beavers will be reintroduced to a 1,525-acre farm, trans...16 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Renault Duster Adventure Edition launched in India at Rs 12.99 lakh: Check new features, cosmetic upgrades, engine options and everything buyers need to knowRenault Duster Adventure Edition Price: The Renault Duster Adventure Edition has officially launched in India at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom...14 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- How small-town India is powering the next startup revolutionIndia's startup revolution is spreading beyond metros, with young innovators from tier-2 and tier-3 cities building scalable solutions. Bet...13 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar SinghThe INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ra...12 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shiftBangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of t...12 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- Who is 'Paagal Saab'? Even at 80, and despite being called 'mad', this Irishman has made it his life's mission and obsession to clean Jodhpur's Bawris & JhalarasAn 80-year-old Irishman, Caron Rawnsley, dedicates his life to restoring Jodhpur's forgotten stepwells. Locals affectionately call him 'Paa...10 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Not Shark or Seal: Penguin's biggest predator on this island is a 20-gram animal and South Africa is now planning a 550-tonne poison solutionSouth Africa is preparing a large-scale operation to eliminate mice on Marion Island. Helicopters will drop 550 tons of poison bait across ...10 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...09 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
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