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ELEVATOR SAFETY DESIGN HISTORY
Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doors- Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minute
- Bengaluru commuters, take note! Traffic police change flyover & elevated corridor rules; two-wheelers, autos & goods vehicles face new restrictions
- In 1987, 'Funny Girl' Barbra Streisand tried to sell her 17,000-sq-ft Malibu estate but failed; six years later, she gave away the $15 million property for environmental researchBarbra Streisand spent six years trying to sell her sprawling 17,000-sq-ft Ramirez Canyon estate in Malibu, but after the asking price fell...08 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Tukaram Mundhe’s food order for festivals: What Maharashtra FDA Commissioner said about food safety rulesMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe clarified the new food safety directive. This order aims to monitor and prevent food adulterati...08 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Modern home decor ideas: 10 easy ways to bring a traditional touch with brass, Indian textiles, old furniture and craftsIntegrating traditional Indian elements into modern homes can beautifully merge heritage with contemporary design. Utilizing natural materi...07 Sep, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- KONE, TK Elevator seek CCI nod for India business merger after €29.4 billion global dealGlobal elevator giants KONE and TKE seek regulatory approval for their merger in India. This significant transaction, valued at over twenty...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Tata Curvv Series X launched at ₹9.99 lakh: Check variants, features and pricesTata.Cars has launched its new Curvv Series X SUV Coupé lineup. This new range offers multiple personas focusing on design and performance....05 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983Mary Kathleen was once a thriving community centered around a uranium mine in Queensland, complete with schools, a cinema, and numerous hom...05 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Phuket-Delhi flight: Probe finds hydraulic failure; pilot sackedA preliminary probe found a hydraulic failure on a Phuket-Delhi flight. This incident caused altitude changes and triggered warnings, injur...05 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Sneaker brand Comet raises Rs 100 crore led by VerlinvestComet has raised Rs 100 crore in a Series B round led by Verlinvest, with existing investors Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners a...04 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening date update: When will Namma Metro’s new line start operations?Pink line metro Bangalore opening date news: Bengaluru’s Pink Line Metro is expected to begin passenger services in September 2026, with th...04 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- In 2006, Kentucky identified nutrient problems along 12.8 miles of Fleming Creek. 18 years later, monitoring showed the stream could fully support its aquatic lifeFleming Creek in northeast Kentucky has moved from nutrient-related impairment to full support for its warm water aquatic habitat designate...04 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- The # symbol you see under every Instagram post was once just a Roman weight measurement. It took centuries to become social media's hashtagThe familiar # symbol is something most people now associate with social media, trending topics and Instagram posts, but its story is far o...02 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...02 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- Mitsubishi Pajero SUV unveiled with 2.4L clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque, mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearboxMitsubishi Pajero 2026: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the fully redesigned all-new Pajero SUV as its new-generation flagship, powered by a...02 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Who is Shakti Sharma? First woman non-medical officer in IAF who rose to Air Vice Marshal rank after 32 years of serviceWho is Shakti Sharma: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman non-medical officer in India's defence forces to attain the...02 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- In 2014, East Bay Regional Park District began restoring Dotson Family Marsh, creating channels that reconnected it to the San Francisco Bay. 6 years later, tidal wetlands had returnedHistory of Dotson Family Marsh helps explain why its recovery matters. The broader 150-acre property was acquired by the East Bay Regional ...01 Sep, 2026, 03.16 AM IST
- Bengaluru flyovers restrictions: Check new rules for two-wheelers, autos and goods vehiclesBengaluru flyover restrictions: Bengaluru traffic police will restrict vehicles on airport and electronics city elevated corridors. Two-whe...31 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial prob...28 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
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