China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brainsThe shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, l...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has survived for centuries, and its unusual mix of weather forecasts, folklore and gardening advice explains its lasting appealPublished in 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac provides a wealth of information about weather and agriculture. It serves as a reference for ga...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Election Day 2026: How Trump-backed Gen Z Republicans plan to disrupt Washington, and what their rise could mean for the GOP’s futureYoung Republicans are emerging as candidates for Congress, promoting anti-establishment views within the party. Joe Mitchell, a 29-year-old...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Indian-American-led firm gets US nod for $8.2 billion LNG port off Texas coastST LNG has received approval to build a deepwater liquefied natural gas port off Matagorda, Texas, costing USD 8.2 billion. Construction is...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
In 2001, Indiana used shredded scrap tires beneath State Road 31; after a year of monitoring, the unusual road fill showed low settlement and minimal internal heatingIn Lakeville, Indiana, a fascinating project incorporated shredded car tires into highway embankments, proving beneficial for waste managem...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
In 1835, Maryland built a curved railway bridge from 63,000 tons of granite - critics thought it would collapse, but trains still cross it todayThe Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, stands as a testament to innovation in American railway engineering. Built with 63,000 tons of grani...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
From X-Men, to The Sheep Detectives and Star Trek: Patrick Stewart's 5 memorable films to watch on OTT after the actor's deathFollowing Patrick Stewart’s death, revisit five films that showcase his versatility beyond X-Men and Star Trek. From the science-fiction ep...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- In 2015, two sisters co-founded Dudley Stephens; one worked with Gucci, Calvin Klein, other managed American Express VIP experiences; how their brand crossed $45 million in sales
The sisters began by creating samples and designing their first product, the Cobble Hill turtleneck. Starting small meant the company somet...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Does White House ask AI to decide policy? Democrats want the receiptsIn a letter dated Wednesday and first obtained by Politico, congressmen Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia said questions submitted by Trump an...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Jim Koch invested $100,000 to start Boston Beer Company in 1984. Then by 2023, his estimated net worth reached $1.6 billionJim Koch left management consulting to launch Boston Beer Company with $100,000 of his own money and another $140,000 from supporters. The ...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Cipla sets sights on first-wave gains from rollout of Keytruda BiosimilarCipla has partnered with Qilu Pharmaceutical to commercialize a biosimilar of Keytruda, which is a major cancer treatment. The patent for t...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
Tyler Perry viral pictures real or fake? Here's the truthTyler Perry has sparked online buzz after viral pictures allegedly showing him kissing another man circulated on social media. Grok AI sugg...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
IIM Calcutta summer placements see 475 students secure 546 offers from 156 companiesIIM Calcutta has completed the summer placements for its 63rd MBA batch, attaining incredible success. A remarkable 475 students have secur...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Meet Ryan Deiss, who started an online business with just $500 in 1999; how he built DigitalMarketer and grew his digital marketing empireRyan Deiss was an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Texas at Austin in 1999. He started building basic websites for clients who wer...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Two Indian-American candidates Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya face key US midterm races as early voting beginsAmish Shah, a 48-year-old physician and former state representative, is in the fray from the First District in Arizona against former Natio...
25 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training jacket was expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at an auction, but failed to sell – who is the current owner?On October 17, the American Space Museum hosted a charity auction that did not meet expectations. Despite high-profile items, including Nei...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST