For investors who can hold stocks for 1 to 2 years: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 21%The markets have been uncomfortable for some months now, with troubles originating largely from outside the country. Higher crude prices be...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: India needs to make the shift from 'petro state' to 'electro state'India needs to shift from a “petro state” to an “electro state” as rising power demand from EVs, AI and data centres accelerates the push f...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
In 2025, Miami sank 22 concrete cars beneath the Atlantic; what looks like an underwater traffic jam is actually a giant artificial reef for 2,200 coralsBeneath the waves off Miami Beach, a striking collection of 22 concrete cars lies submerged, serving as artificial reefs that support coral...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Power sector stocks: Rising demand, uneven risk; best owned as a basket. 10 power stocks with upside potential of up to 28%For years, owning power meant betting on a slow, steady rise in demand as the economy grew. That story has suddenly changed. The machines b...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Govt approves Delhi Master Plan 2047 with focus on redevelopment, affordable housingDelhi Master Plan 2047 is approved for planned real estate development. The plan aims to create forty lakh new affordable housing units. Tr...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
SBI acquires commercial property in Pune’s Kharadi for Rs 414 croreThe State Bank of India has finalised the acquisition of a commercial property in Pune for Rs 414 crore. This deal covers both land leaseho...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
Aries, Taurus, Gemini Horoscope Today for August 21, 2026: Take Initiative as Important Plans Begin Moving ForwardYour Daily Horoscope Today highlights managing confidential research, establishing business collaborations, and resolving workplace adminis...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Mega 35-acre shopping mall built in 1977 in California, seen in ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Gone Girl,’ is finally being demolished after decades of abandonmentHawthorne Plaza in California, the abandoned mega mall built in 1977, is finally being demolished after decades of decline. Once home to mo...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Gwyneth Paltrow's latest 'boyfriend breakfast' is besan chilla with pudina chutney amid Sam Altman dinner party buzz'Iron Man' star Gwyneth Paltrow has shared her latest breakfast routine featuring Indian besan chilla, eggs and pudina chutney, amid buzz a...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Sabse bada rupaiya: India prints 3x more notes than the US, 6x more than EuropeIndia's rupee banknotes in circulation significantly outnumber US dollar and Euro notes. The Reserve Bank of India reports 176 billion rupe...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
In 2024, managers deliberately cooled the Colorado River to protect the Grand Canyon from invasive smallmouth bass. 2 years later, no bass recruitment had been detected, but the effort cost $19.1 million in replacement powerManagers at Glen Canyon Dam used an unusual strategy to protect native Colorado River fish from invasive smallmouth bass: they deliberately...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Delhi NCR developers tap fund houses for liquidity lifelineFunds are partnering with Delhi NCR developers to acquire land and finish projects. This provides essential liquidity amid rising costs and...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Earlier this year, a 29-year-old Argentine engineering student mixed iron fillers into ordinary plaster to create a magnet-friendly wall finish. Now it could appeal to 45 million U.S. renter households looking to hang objects without drilling holesA student developed a magnetic cement finish for walls. This material allows hanging objects without drilling into surfaces. The finish con...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST