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Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...
Forget chatbots, Ambani's Reliance wants to own India's entire AI economyReliance Industries is charting a unique AI strategy, aiming to democratise artificial intelligence in India by focusing on affordability a...
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
America's shutdown of Anthropic's AI models is not a surprise. And India has seen it coming for 30 yearsThe US government's export control order on Anthropic's advanced AI models, blocking non-American nationals, highlights a long-standing Ind...
Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
Bulldozer action in NEET paper leak case: Accused PV Kulkarni demolishes illegal construction in Beed after civic body noticeA construction firm linked to NEET paper leak accused P.V. Kulkarni voluntarily removed an unauthorized basement and RCC pillar structure f...
No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERAHomeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. ...
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India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal policeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over...
Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reachRang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascin...
Delhi Chakka Jam for three days: Check what could be affected in Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and other NCR regionsDelhi Chakka Jam Today News: A three-day Chakka jam in Delhi-NCR has been called by transport unions starting May 21. During these three da...