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144 years later, Gaudí's masterpiece Sagrada Família finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complet...
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...
India turns to nuclear power as Gulf risks riseIndia is boosting its energy security. Investments are growing in solar, wind, and nuclear power. Recent geopolitical events highlight nucl...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel production volumes still disappointing: IATA DG Willie WalshThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is...
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain aheadIndia's economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robus...
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
Cement firms do well amid strain, but face capacity testCement companies saw strong volume growth in Q4 FY26, fueled by construction and government spending. Despite rising costs impacting margin...
Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
PCB makers seek 50% price hike as Iran war crushes supply chainsDomestic PCB manufacturers are demanding a 45-50% price increase and duty exemptions for imported components due to escalating production c...
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
Adani Group cos post record $16 bn capex, all-time high EBITDA of Rs 94,834 cr in FY26Adani Group companies achieved a record capital expenditure of Rs 1.53 lakh crore and an all-time high EBITDA of Rs 94,834 crore in FY26, f...
Higher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures: ReportFuel prices are rising in India. This will increase transport and manufacturing costs. These higher costs will likely lead to more inflatio...
Nifty at 25,900 by March 2027? Nomura cites key catalysts to watch out forIndian stocks have seen a sharp fall. Nomura predicts the Nifty will climb almost 11% to reach 25,900 by March 2027. This optimism stems fr...
No concrete obsession, no fancy paint: Bengaluru couple's home is 45% cheaper and stays 12 degrees cooler. How did they do it?A Bengaluru couple chose sustainability and natural materials for their home. This approach resulted in a structure significantly cheaper t...
Transport association urges government to cut fuel prices as crude falls to $90/barrelThe All India Motor & Goods Transport Association is calling on the Central Government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They point to a s...
India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
Construction costs up 25% since global conflicts began, developers flag material shortages: CREDAIConstruction costs have surged over 25 percent due to global conflicts. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising material prices ar...
This Gujarat couple turns factory waste into affordable construction bricks that stay cooler in summer and absorb pollutionIn Gujarat, a startup named Co2ncrete is tackling India's housing shortage and industrial waste by building prefabricated homes from factor...