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Arisinfra Solutions ups stake in subsidiary Buildmex-Infra to 92%Arisinfra Solutions will acquire an additional 16% stake in material subsidiary Buildmex-Infra for Rs 60 crore, raising its holding to 92%....- In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birdsSundown Island in Texas has encountered harsh shoreline erosion that has greatly impacted local bird populations. To counter this, a recent...
- No cement, only stone and brick: Inside Imran Khan’s self-designed farmhouse surrounded by cliffs, sunset views and seasonal streamsImran Khan is set to return to the big screen with Netflix’s Adhure Hum Adhure Tum, marking his first acting project since his 2015 film Ka...
- JSW One files DRHP for Rs 3,054-crore IPOIn a significant move, JSW One Platforms has filed its draft red herring prospectus in preparation for an initial public offering that coul...
- JSW One Platforms files draft papers for Rs 3,054 crore IPOJSW One Platforms Ltd has submitted its draft documents to SEBI for a substantial IPO, targeting to generate Rs 3,054 crore. This offering ...
- In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two citiesThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city...
- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
- UP RERA approves 12 realty projects worth Rs 1,664 cr across six districtsThe Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has greenlit 12 new projects across six districts, promising an investment of Rs 1,663.8...
- Kerala turns plastic waste into roads: How 4,447 tonnes of discarded plastic were reused to build nearly 7,249 km of roads across the stateKerala turns plastic waste into roads: Kerala has converted 4,447.93 metric tonnes of discarded plastic into shredded material used for roa...
- Satellite images show China building new class of submarine, India’s submarine plans comparedFresh satellite imagery of a Chinese submarine under construction has highlighted developments in Beijing’s nuclear-powered attack submarin...
- Steel prices at 4-year high; trend to continue in H2: ReportDomestic steel prices have reached a four-year high, driven by costlier raw materials. Hot rolled and cold rolled coil prices have signific...
- In 2024, the EU-funded REWIND project began developing blade reuse and recycling methods. 2 years later, more than 20 square metres of recovered sections supported new applicationsThe REWIND project is developing new technologies for wind turbine blades. These innovations aim to dismantle, repurpose, and recycle old b...
- In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...
- China is building a 315-metre dam that could become the world’s tallest. 27 mirrors are helping engineers finish itChina is building the 315-metre Shuangjiangkou dam in Sichuan, which could become the world’s tallest completed dam. Engineers are using 27...
- In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...
- Scientists who tested eggshells as cement substitute found an unexpected result: Adding 10% processed eggshell powder made mortar stronger, but increasing it further had opposite effectResearchers have found a potential use for discarded eggshells by processing them into powder and using it as a partial replacement for cem...
- In 2024, Arizona put 100% recycled glass beneath a 23-mile interstate expansion; the unusual material helped protect 19 sets of existing highway culvertsWhen Arizona widened Interstate 17, engineers faced a problem that drivers would never notice. Beneath the planned expansion were 19 sets o...
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix itOregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...
- A retired Clipper C96 wind-turbine blade was redesigned as a US transmission pole; engineers found it met ASCE and NESC loads with acceptable deflectionEngineers are exploring repurposing old wind turbine blades into transmission line poles. A study found a retired Clipper C96 blade met US ...
- In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
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