In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flightIn 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space in an early animal flight test. Albert I re...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Ekadashi in September 2026 Date: Check Aja and Parivartini Ekadashi vrat dates, Ekadashi tithi, parana timings, fasting rules, puja vidhi and vrat foodsEkadashi in September 2026: Devotees can look forward to a spiritually enriching September 2026, marked by two major Ekadashi observances. ...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Janmashtami 2026 Abroad: How Indians in USA, UK, Canada & Australia Can CelebrateJanmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on September 4, and Indians living abroad can observe the festival with devotion even when they are far...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Janmashtami Fast Rules: What to eat and avoid, dos and don’ts and important vrat guidelines for Krishna Janmashtami 2026Janmashtami Fasting Rules: Krishna Janmashtami is a sacred occasion marked by fasting, devotional prayers, and elaborate puja rituals. Devo...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
In 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought a 113,613-acre Montana ranch for $21 million and made a radical change that transformed the landIn 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought Montana’s massive Flying D Ranch for $21 million and made a dramatic shift in how the land was manag...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Fly91 plane order: Smaller cities emerge as Indian aviation's next frontier as airlines bet on deeper, wider domestic networkFly91 new plane order: India’s regional aviation story is gathering altitude. Fly91 currently operates six ATR 72-600s. It plans to add ano...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jetAbhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FL...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
This rare tropical fruit is creamy, mildly sweet and grows for just 1 season. Chef Kunal Kapur has even shared a chutney recipe for itRam phal, a unique tropical fruit, offers a range of impressive health benefits. It supports heart health while promoting a healthy and wel...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Fly91 orders 40 ATR-72 aircraft in $1-billion fleet expansion push across IndiaRegional airline Fly91 has placed an order for forty new ATR-72 turboprop aircraft, which will drastically increase its fleet size. Anticip...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Aerospace startup Alteon raises $2.5 million from Lachy Groom, Together FundAlteon is developing autonomous dynamic-soaring aircraft that harvest energy from wind gradients, similar to how albatrosses fly. Its next ...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops, sources sayIndian airline Fly91 is close to ordering at least twenty ATR turboprop aircraft. This significant deal signals a strong bet on India's exp...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Fly-Hi Maritime Travels to hit IPO waters with Rs 52.6 crore BSE SME issue on TuesdayFly-Hi Maritime Travels is preparing to debut its much-anticipated Rs 52.6-crore SME IPO on September 1. With shares priced at Rs 102 each,...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
MakeMyTrip, Fly91 give Lakshadweep holidays a direct-flight boost from Bengaluru; check packagesMakeMyTrip and regional airline Fly91 have launched curated Lakshadweep holiday packages with direct Bengaluru–Agatti flights starting Nove...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Ants know how to find the best path forward: What bees, flies and cockroaches teach us about better decisionsSmall insects teach us significant lessons about decision-making among humans. Ants exhibit decentralized foraging which leads to the disco...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST