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Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST- Pune engineer, from Odisha, completes 50 km mountain trek in one hour less than cut-off time. Who is Rahul Kumar Behera?Rahul Kumar Behera, a mechanical engineer from Berhampur, successfully completed a challenging 50-kilometer Mountain Ultra marathon in the ...14 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra adds new item to bucket list: This scenic Vande Bharat route that goes across the world’s highest railway arch bridgeAnand Mahindra has found a new addition to his bucket list. Sharing a video of a Vande Bharat train crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge, the in...01 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- What Happens When We Stop Crossing Mountains and Start Going Through ThemMountains once defined human limits, but 19th-century tunnels began a shift. Modern base tunnels, like the Gotthard, ignore mountain shapes...07 Feb, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- From 2 hours to 2 minutes: China opens world’s highest bridge at 625 metres, twice as tall as India’s Chenab Rail BridgeChina has officially opened the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, now the world's highest at 625 meters above a gorge in Guizhou province. This...29 Sep, 2025, 03.11 PM IST
- Char Dham Yatra made easy through Char Dham Rail ProjectThe construction of major bridges in Uttarakhand has made the Char Dham Yatra safer and easier. These bridges connect important towns in th...31 Jan, 2024, 03.31 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra is blown away by Chenab Bridge's 'surreal' beauty, praises 'intrepid' engineersThe bridge is 35 metres taller than France's famous Eiffel Tower.15 Sep, 2022, 02.02 PM IST
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Contract signed with L&T for alignment worksThe National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Thursday signed an agreement for the country's biggest infrastructure contract...26 Nov, 2020, 10.38 PM IST
- Integrated Battle Groups on Pakistan, China borders soonIBGs to be set up on basis of tasks, threats & terrain within the next two years.10 Sep, 2019, 08.40 AM IST
- Vancouver: A playground for art, food & adventure sportsBritish travel writer Jim Perrin described Vancouver as “a world-class city with ocean attached”.15 Jun, 2019, 11.08 PM IST
- Karakoram & conflicts: American mountaineer Steve Swenson, recalls making his way through a volatile landscapeAmerican mountaineer Steve Swenson, who climbed Everest and K2 and made the first ascent of Saser Kangri II, recalls making his way through...02 Mar, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- What helped Leonardo Da Vinci's talent for 3D art? His eye disorderIn Exotropic strabismus, both eyes work separately to increase the field of view & depth perception.23 Oct, 2018, 08.16 AM IST
- Pluto mountain range named after Tenzing NorgayAmsterdam, Sep 8 (IANS) Assigning the first set of official names of surface features on Pluto, the International Astronomical Union has ap...08 Sep, 2017, 02.02 PM IST
- Hop on a luxury train and enjoy a slow-paced trip with the family this summerPlanning a different vacation for your family this season? Think leisurely rail trips. Excellent dining options and performances will keep ...28 May, 2015, 08.10 AM IST
- Defence spend in 5 years to cross Rs 5,20,000 croreIndia will spend upwards of Rs 60,000 crore over the next five years on developing military infrastructure and capabilities for the western...13 Dec, 2011, 06.00 AM IST
- At 359 metres, rail bridge over Chenab will be world’s highestThe world's highest railway bridge -- five times the height of Qutub Minar and 35 metres taller than Eiffel Tower -- will come up over the ...30 May, 2011, 08.52 AM IST
- Nilgiri brew: The ineffable charmKurumbadi in the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu welcomed us with bouquets of flowers. Wild sunflower blooms painted the thick green shrubs on both ...07 Feb, 2008, 12.09 AM IST
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