In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
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22-year-old school dropout steals Rs 23,45,67,77,750 in crypto, buys 30 cars, custom Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris, and a watch worth about Rs 20 croreA Singaporean man admitted his role in a cryptocurrency racketeering operation. This enterprise allegedly stole and laundered over $245 mil...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
HDFC's search for a new CEO may go beyond its inner circleHDFC Bank's board faces a difficult CEO succession task with a thin internal leadership pipeline. Regulatory tenure limits may push the ban...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city trafficAuckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with c...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%As long as geopolitical uncertainty remains, volatility will be an inevitable part of the equity market. In such a scenario, stick with dom...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Kochi Water Metro ferries over 10,000 on Sunday with tourists making beeline for joyride"While there was a footfall of 8,415 on Saturday, the Water Metro service ferried over 10,000 on Sunday as per initial reports," said a Koc...
30 Apr, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
How will Kochi Water Metro work? Here’s all you need to knowPassengers of Kochi Water Metro can buy tickets at Rs 20 minimum and Rs 40 maximum. Weekly, monthly, and quarterly passes are also availabl...
23 Apr, 2023, 07.59 PM IST
Assam CM flags off four steel catamaran vessels at Pandu PortThese vessels are launched under a World Bank funded project to integrate high quality passenger and vehicle ferry services into the state’...
08 Nov, 2021, 06.56 PM IST
Assam initiates Rs 90 crore scheme to make inland water transport system more safeOut of these vessels, three Steel catamaran vessels, namely MV Lohitwill ply between Nimatighat and Kamalabari, MV Sonai from Guwahati to K...
17 Sep, 2021, 11.54 PM IST
Centre signs $500 mn loan agreement with NDB for Delhi-Meerut RRTS projectExecuted by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the 82 km-long corridor is estimated to cost $3.7 billion. The proje...
19 Nov, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
Indian solar ferry flies flag for cleaner, cheaper water transportThe Aditya's green credentials have attracted international attention and earned it a win last month in awards sponsored by international e...
13 Aug, 2020, 12.33 PM IST
Delhi government to give more ads on odd-even scheme: Gopal RaiRai, who met BJP MP Vijay Goel in the morning to request him to not to violate the scheme which he did later and paid a fine of Rs 2000, al...
18 Apr, 2016, 04.43 PM IST
NASA's $7 billion exploration-class rocket to ferry humans to MarsIn its most powerful configuration, the NASA space shuttle-derived heavy launch vehicle will provide an unprecedented lift capability of 14...
29 Aug, 2014, 01.33 PM IST
Kerala government to buy 4 catamarans; sanctions Rs 3cr for shippingState's Minister for Ports and Fisheries K Babu said the Ports department has been given sanction to buy the catamarans at a total cost of ...
05 Sep, 2013, 07.04 PM IST
- PM, President to get swanky copters
After getting three desi versions of US president’s 'Air Force One', the Indian President and PM are now all set to also acquire 12 swanky ...
30 Jul, 2009, 06.15 AM IST
- Public transport set for 70mm makeover
From pot-holes to pot-boilers, the public transport system is all set for a 70mm makeover, Bollywood style. Instead of stretch limos pullin...
23 Aug, 2007, 04.07 AM IST
- Big B, SRK to encourage public transport
From pot-holes to pot-boilers, the public transport system is all set for a 70mm makeover, Bollywood style. Instead of stretch limos pullin...
23 Aug, 2007, 01.04 AM IST