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In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloor- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMA
- UNESCO adds three Indian sites to Tentative List, from Andaman volcanoes to Chhattisgarh’s Sirpur: What makes them significant?
- Diversification plan: NMDC scouts for mining assets across four continentsNMDC is actively seeking mining assets worldwide, including critical minerals to support various industries. The company aims to earn 20 pe...25 Oct, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- Ashwini Vaishnaw and MP CM inaugurate two rail sections spanning 118 km, connecting Sidhi district to the railway network for the first time since Independence, through 53-km Satna–Devendranagar and 65-km Rewa–Churhat linesRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated two new rail sections on Saturday. These new co...25 Oct, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Michael Phelps's former Paradise Valley mansion in Arizona returns to market for $6.495 millionThe former Paradise Valley mansion of Michael Phelps is back on the market for sale. The Arizona property was sold for $3.5 million in 2018...24 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- Inside Drake's 50,000-sq-ft Toronto mansion, The Embassy, built to last 100 years; it has an NBA-size court, custom piano and a 44-foot-high great room; what makes it stand out?The Embassy is located in Toronto's Bridle Path neighbourhood. It combines Beaux-Arts-inspired architecture with contemporary Art Deco inte...24 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Assam cabinet approves Welspun Group's investment proposal to set up manufacturing unit in RangiaAssam's cabinet approved an investment proposal from Weetek Plastic Private Limited to set up a manufacturing unit. The cabinet also amende...24 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- A skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus left experts guessing for 150 years. Now, two names have emergedA skeleton discovered inside a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey in 1869 may belong to a medieval abbot. New research and carbon datin...22 Oct, 2026, 02.18 AM IST
- Florida sinks abandoned 227-foot ship to create artificial reef off Atlantic coast; How the Borocho ship helps rebuild marine lifeThe Borocho, a retired cargo ship, has been purposefully sunk off the Florida coast to establish an artificial reef, a project concluded in...18 Oct, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-roundGold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town...18 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attractionSamuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features...17 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Jennifer Lawrence bought Manhattan penthouse for $15.6 million in 2016. Four year later, the actor sold Upper East Side property for just $9.9 millionJennifer Lawrence bought a Manhattan penthouse for $15.6 million and sold it for $9.9 million in 2020. The residence has 4,072 square feet ...14 Oct, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Meet Vanguard: 220-ton underwater habitat installed off Florida Keys, here's how it can withstand Category 5 hurricanesSituated about 4.5 miles off the coast of the Florida Keys, Vanguard is an innovative underwater habitat intended for scientific investigat...12 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- Bear Grylls bought a 20-acre island and houseboat for under $300,000, cheaper than a London apartment, but with no electricity or running waterBear Grylls and his wife Shara decided to purchase a 20-acre private island in Wales. They found that the price was significantly lower tha...11 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- For centuries, Sacsayhuamán’s giant interlocking stones have puzzled observers; today, archaeologists are still investigating how Inca builders moved and fitted the largest blocksSacsayhuaman is famed for the giant stones and the weird zigzagging walls and is still one of the finest examples of Incan engineering. Its...09 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s Rs 32 crore Alibaug home has no TV, but it features a swimming pool, a luxurious jacuzzi, pink marble bathroomsVirat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s house in Alibaug is not just breathtakingly beautiful but also made to foster intimate family relationship...06 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- A widow, an empty nest and a €610,000 French château: How Abigail Carter reinvented her life at 59Abigail Carter moved to France to transform a neglected château into a retreat for artists and writers. After years of rebuilding her life ...06 Oct, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- Steel Ministry asks SAIL, NMDC to scout overseas mineral assets for raw material securityThe Steel Ministry has instructed state-run steelmakers SAIL and NMDC to explore overseas mineral assets. This effort aims to secure long-t...04 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- In 2014, Joan Rivers left a Manhattan penthouse worth $28 million; after relisting for $38 million later, it eventually took a $10 million price cutJoan Rivers’ former Manhattan penthouse has returned to the luxury real estate market with a substantial reduction in its asking price. Sit...02 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
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