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UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement imports- In a 2019 concrete study, replacing up to 30% of sand with waste tyre rubber increased impact resistance but reduced compressive strength
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetration
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- CJP eyes grassroots expansion, to unveil roadmap on August 6The Cockroach Janta Party plans to deepen its reach beyond conventional politics. Their movement focuses on societal awakening and building...05 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: "A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, self-discipline, decision-making, and why embracing uncertainty can build a stronger life by the Lebanese-American risk analyst known for The Black Swan and AntifragileQuote of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Nassim Taleb’s quote highlights the core engine of Stoic philosophy: turning emotional vulnerabi...30 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- In 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...26 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- US unleashes 30,000-pound bunker-busters on Iran — but scientists say Tehran’s concrete may have won the dayUnited States launched Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran to target the Iranian nuclear facilities. Massive Ordnance Penetrators were used, ...25 Jun, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
- Will wave of mergers and acquisitions make them surprise winners? 7 cement stocks with an upside potential of 2 to 35% in 1 yearWhat makes a sector a surprise winner? When fundamentals are changing, but skepticism is still high. Cement is a sector that has probably s...13 Jan, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
- Infra tailwinds & consolidation equals value unlocking? 5 cement stocks, 4 with a buy reco and upside potential of up to 43%There are some sectors that may not formally be defined as a core sector or industry. But in a real sense they are, as their growth not onl...15 Oct, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
- Corrections are some times opportunities; 5 mid & smallcap cement stocks with upside potential of up to 30%Cement has been a sector where most of the analysts have been caught off guards. The stocks have done well and a large number of analysts h...03 Jan, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
- Will fresh headwinds emerge? 5 cement stocks with an upside potential of up to 31%With stable oil prices and energy costs, the operating matrix of the cement sector is favourable at this point of time. The only headwind w...27 Sep, 2023, 12.11 PM IST
- Seasonal woes might be an opportunity; 4 mid & smallcap cement stocks with an upside potential of up to 16%The narrative is that monsoon is a bad time for cement stocks . However, sometimes, those cycles and narratives are an opportunity which ca...26 Jul, 2023, 12.47 PM IST
- 5 mid and smallcap cement stocks which can deliver over 16% returns, according to analystsWhile large cement companies might be in the news for one or the other reason, it is the small and midcaps which have been showing better t...11 May, 2023, 11.58 AM IST
- Rise in Construction Block prices on higher input costs to affect Real Estate projects07 Apr, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
- Cement makers claim comes under the Bureau of Indian Standards lensThe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a central body responsible for the standardization, marking and quality certification of goods, has d...07 Sep, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
- Scientists create living concrete using bacteriaScientists have used bacteria to create a sustainable concrete that is alive, and can even reproduce, an advance that may help reduce the e...16 Jan, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
- New earthquake-resistant concrete to be tested in IndiaThe seismic-resistant, fibre-reinforced concrete developed at the University of British Columbia in Canada will see its first real-life app...30 Oct, 2017, 03.13 PM IST
- G20 pledges to improve business environment, check tax evasionIndia was represented by Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha and RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan at the meeting.11 Feb, 2015, 03.56 PM IST
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