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EARTHQUAKE RESILIENCE
A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...11 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST- Thought of the day by Haruki Murakami: ‘When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who…’ Japanese author’s quote reveals the strength of hidden power during a challengeThought of the day: Haruki Murakami has crafted a literary universe where the lines between reality and imagination often blur, yet his ins...10 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Mother’s Day 2026: Why mutual fund SIPs, emergency funds, and insurance are essential for mothersFinancial experts emphasize smart planning for mothers' future security, urging early and consistent investing. Flexi-cap and large-cap fun...10 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Road ministry to prioritise slope stabilisationRoad safety in hilly regions is set to improve. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now focus on stabilizing slopes before bui...30 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Japanese Proverb of the Day on Success, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” True success is not the absence of failure, but the resilience to keep rising every time you fall—The ancient formula world needs right nowThere is a Japanese proverb of the day on success that is only seven words long. Seven words that have outlasted empires, shaped samurai ph...11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Quake code: It's about getting the safety-cost balance rightIndia has reverted to the 2016 seismic code after withdrawing IS 1893 (2025), sparking debate over earthquake safety. While the 2025 draft ...14 Mar, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
- Can Some Earthquakes Occur With No Surface Damage?Earthquake damage isn't solely determined by magnitude; factors like depth, local geology, and infrastructure resilience play crucial roles...20 Feb, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes TibetA magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Tibet on Sunday morning at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Center for Seismology. Thi...20 Jul, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
- Tibet earthquake: Shallow 5.7 magnitude quake jolts region on major geological faultEarthquake in Tibet: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Tibet on May 12, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10km, according to the National Center ...12 May, 2025, 06.49 AM IST
- Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCRA 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan early Wednesday at 4:43 AM IST, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, according to the National...16 Apr, 2025, 07.22 AM IST
- Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts TibetA 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet at a depth of 10 km on March 11, 2025, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. This foll...11 Mar, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
- Earthquake Wake-Up Call: Buildings, not quakes, killA 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi on Monday with no reported damage, underscoring the importance of earthquake preparedness. Tips include taking c...17 Feb, 2025, 11.11 PM IST
- Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?Taiwan experienced its most potent earthquake in 25 years, resulting in at least nine fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant infras...03 Apr, 2024, 04.41 PM IST
- Govt plans to establish 100 observatories to expand seismological networkHe said the National Seismological Network has a detection capability down to magnitude 3.0 earthquake for most parts of the country.16 Mar, 2023, 06.21 PM IST
- PM Modi holds roadshow in Bhuj on second day of Gujarat visitThousands of people from Bhuj and surrounding areas gathered on both sides of the road to greet Modi, who waved at them during the three ki...28 Aug, 2022, 04.54 PM IST
- India provides Rs 96 crore to Nepal as post-earthquake assistance: Indian EmbassyThe financial support was provided as housing and school sector assistance and would further help in the renovation of educational institut...24 Sep, 2020, 04.58 PM IST
- 'Eight lakh may die if magnitude 8 quake hits Himalaya region'Over eight lakh people may die if an earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale occurs in the seismically-active Himalayan states.06 Oct, 2013, 11.21 AM IST
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