In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: The road to UPI — India’s payments revolution was centuries in the makingIndia’s payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically, from hundis and merchant networks that moved value across long distances to formal ban...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Are you an NRI who sold an under-construction property? Here's what actually counts as your “Date of Purchase” for capital gains calculationNRIs selling under-construction property must use the allotment date for capital gains. This date determines long-term versus short-term ca...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 LakhThe Delhi government plans to significantly increase financial aid for Kanwar camps. Assistance for larger camps operating longer will see ...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Tokenised gold: A new way to invest in gold or a risky bet? What Indian investors need to know before investingTokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trad...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Everyday mysteries solved: Why do clocks run clockwise and not anti-clockwise? The surprising reason goes back 5,000 yearsHave you ever wondered why clocks always move clockwise instead of anti-clockwise? The answer has nothing to do with physics and everything...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
This simple aluminum foil could help a AAA battery fit a AA slot temporarily —but there's one important warningUsing aluminum foil to bridge the gap between a AAA battery and a AA terminal is a clever bit of "MacGyver" engineering, but it’s strictly ...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Odisha meetings, Railway inspection plan and other key developments you should knowThe 8th Pay Commission is actively consulting stakeholders across India, recently holding discussions in Bhubaneswar and planning for Kolka...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
A 60-day clock starts ticking on the US-Iran peace agreementA peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced. This marks the end of a period of intense fighting. The core of th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Jeff Bezos invests Rs 350 crore to build clock lasting 10,000-years: ReportBillionaire Jeff Bezos has invested Rs 350 crore or $42 million to build a clock that will last 10,000-years and will tick just once a year...
17 Dec, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
Here's When The Clocks Change in the UK in 2023On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2 a.m., Britons will set their clocks back one hour, signalling the official end of British Summer Time (BS...
29 Oct, 2023, 01.42 AM IST
Working night shifts? It may increase risk of heart disease, cancer and strokeLiver, gut and pancreas have separate biological clocks and a mind of their own.
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