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HISTORY OF GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
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...- A man's comparison between open air vs gated societies: Security, amenities or human connection?A man’s comparison of gated societies and open neighbourhoods has sparked discussion about whether security, parking and private amenities ...
- During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937In 1935, crews expertly spun thousands of wires over the Golden Gate Strait, fashioning the iconic bridge's main cables in an astonishing t...
- Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the techn...
- Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...
- Bill Gates never studied at University of Washington, but it paid him $500 as a teen; 5 decades later, Microsoft co-founder is giving it $540 millionBill Gates never attended the University of Washington, but the school played a surprising role in his early computer journey, paying him $...
- Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's Xi JinpingThe Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restri...
- Disquiet grows over AI's dangers: Gates sets tone for pivotal one-on-one with Xi as a race against time beginsAI risks: A key proposal Bill Gates plans to raise is international monitoring of AI systems capable of designing molecules or assisting bi...
- Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova: ‘Rising from the past, my shadow Is running in…’ - Why does the ghost of the past always catch up with us?Our past selves quietly emerge, influencing our present moments unexpectedly. Ignoring past experiences does not erase them, which hinders ...
- In 1977, NASA placed a gold-plated copper record on each Voyager; it carries 115 images, greetings in 55 languages, and instructions for playing itIn 1977, NASA embarked on a monumental quest by launching the Voyager spacecraft, which was equipped with a Golden Record meant to communic...
- Bengaluru traffic restrictions August 26: Traffic diversions announced for Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession; check major roads affected and alternative routesBengaluru traffic update August 26: Bengaluru traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions for the Eid Milad-un-Nabi processio...
- After donating more than $600 million to women’s health, Melinda French Gates reveals the 10-minute self-care habit that helped her navigate life’s biggest transitions after her divorce from Bill GatesMelinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to women’s health. After her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropis...
- No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree rootsFor centuries, the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya have shaped living root bridges from the roots of fig trees, creating a remar...
- In 1979, Canadian fisherman Édouard Arsenault got a postcard from his daughter that inspired him to build an entire village from more than 25,000 recycled glass bottlesIn 1979, Canadian fisherman and carpenter Édouard T. Arsenault was inspired by a postcard from his daughter to build something extraordinar...
- In 1789, George Washington wore his famous “golden suit” to his inauguration ball. 237 years later, scientists found 5 natural dyes showing the coat was originally a deep plum-purple, not goldGeorge Washington's famous inauguration overcoat was actually a rich plum color. Scientific analysis of the garment revealed its true vibra...
- After someone planted golden bamboo beside an Oʻahu road, the single ornamental planting escaped and grew into a 1-acre patch, crowding out native plantsGolden bamboo, once a beloved addition to gardens, is now recognized as an invasive menace. Its rapid growth through underground rhizomes t...
- Delhi’s Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to get multi-modal transport hubs for seamless transfers between metro, rail, bus and RRTSDelhi's Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan are among three major transit zones proposed to become integrated multi-modal trans...
- Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...
- Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and moreIndependence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Sign...
- Delhi traffic advisory for Independence Day rehearsal: Check roads to avoid, diversions, alternate routes and other key detailsDelhi traffic adviory for Independance Day rehersals: Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions on August 13 for the Independence Day r...
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