London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a marvel of engineering with its twisting and retracting design, became an iconic visual landmark connecting Paddington B...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a unique structure in London known for its twisting design to facilitate boat traffic, faced high maintenance challenges ...
01 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Odoo 20 strengthens business operations with deeper India-specific compliance featuresOdoo 20 has launched several updates designed specifically for Indian businesses. These updates focus on enhancing GST compliance, payroll ...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Global Market: European automakers get earnings boost as Chinese competition weighs on recoveryEuropean automakers have received a boost from recent earnings, but their recovery remains fragile. Rising competition from Chinese manufac...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Ambuja Cements’ profit slumps 90% on higher costs, high previous-year baseAmbuja Cements reported a 90% year-on-year profit decline to ₹236 crore in Q2 FY27 as rising fuel, logistics and operating costs squeezed m...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Health insurers seek expense cap tweaksStandalone health insurers have requested that mandatory insurance products be excluded from expense-of-management calculations. They argue...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
IndiGo may hike ticket prices to offset soaring fuel bills, says CEO Willie WalshAmidst escalating fuel prices that heavily strain profitability, IndiGo is looking at the possibility of raising ticket prices. The airline...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Alabama has the largest artificial reef system; ship containing 1,700 slot machines and 100 military tanks provides shelter to marine life and attracts eco-tourismIn July 2026, the Argosy VI, previously a floating casino, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef as part of Alabama's commitm...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Axis Bank to revise savings account charges from December 1, 2026: Free transaction limit to fall; EDGE Rewards Program to end; charges to riseAxis Bank will implement a new fee structure affecting its domestic and NRI savings accounts. The free cash transaction limit will reduce f...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canalIn February 1905, the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge debuted to facilitate travel over a challenging sandbar. This innovative structure enabled...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Amazon layoffs to 'improve efficiency': What they mean for employees & how they compare with job cuts at Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle across Big TechAmazon layoffs: Amazon has cut around 250 jobs in its devices and services division, primarily in software development, as it looks to stre...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu autorickshaw fares revised after 13 years: Minimum fare set at Rs 50; check full fare listThe Tamil Nadu government has revised autorickshaw fares across the state for the first time in 13 years. Under the new rates notified on O...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki flags West Asia-linked commodity costs as margins come under pressureMaruti Suzuki India achieved record quarterly sales in the September quarter despite facing profitability challenges. The company reported ...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Anthropic IPO puts AI spending under the spotlight as losses mountAnthropic, established by ex OpenAI researchers, is gearing up for an anticipated entry into the stock market in the United States. The org...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Paytm’s Q2 profit jumps 10-fold to Rs 225 crore, revenue up 28%Revenue growth was in line with brokerage estimates, but net profit fell short of expectations. Brokerages had projected operating revenue ...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Insurance commission: NBFCs seek 5-year transition period to reduce selling feeThe industry body of NBFCs has told the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that the proposed commission caps o...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST