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Quote of the day by Tupac Shakur, author of The Rose That Grew From Concrete: 'Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's laws wrong, it learned to...' Life lessons from American rapper on resilience, hope and overcoming adversityQuote of the day by Tupac Shakur, author of The Rose That Grew From Concrete: Tupac Shakur's rose metaphor highlights resilience and growth...
India's factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI showsIndia’s manufacturing growth slowed to a five-year low in August as weak demand dragged new orders and output lower, while factory employme...
Milky Mist shares rally over 9% after Q1 profit surges nearly tenfoldMilky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied over 9% after the dairy products maker reported a nearly tenfold year-on-year jump in Q1 profit to Rs ...
Milky Mist Q1 Results: Profit zooms nearly 9 times YoY to Rs 65 crore; revenue rises 44%Milky Mist Dairy Food reported a nearly ninefold jump in Q1FY27 profit to Rs 65 crore, while revenue rose 43.6% year-on-year to Rs 973.45 c...
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a...' - Pulitzer-winning poet’s witty, thought-provoking lesson on political beliefs, open-mindedness and standing by your convictionsQuote of the day by Robert Frost: Renowned American poet Robert Frost expertly crafted poetry that blends profound concepts with everyday f...
Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concernsResearchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environm...
A 1994 study placed tire reefs in concrete canals in California and Arizona; invertebrate densities tripled, and fish densities rose 20-fold near reefsConcrete canals, while conserving water, harmed aquatic ecosystems. Researchers tested old tires to create habitats for canal wildlife. Inv...
Quote of the Day by Vladimir Mayakovsky: ‘Let me pave a path with the final tenderness for your footsteps as…’ - Why its key to handle separation with kindness; life lesson on letting go with graceEndings can be uplifting rather than painful, providing a healthier option for modern relationships. This sentiment encapsulates the idea t...
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘A place is not only a geographical area, it's also a state of mind and …’ - a powerful reflection on home, childhood, memory and identity, and why the places we leave behind can continue shaping who we are, from the Palestinian poet known for writing about exile and belongingMahmoud Darwish’s poetry delves into the intimate connections we maintain with places even after parting ways. It conveys that true home tr...
Industrial output grows 6.7% in JulyIndia's industrial output saw a 6.7% growth in July. Manufacturing output increased by 7.3% year-on-year during the same period. Electricit...
India’s industrial output slows to 6.7% in July from 7.3% in JuneIndia’s industrial growth slowed to 6.7% in July from 7.3% in June, government data showed. Manufacturing and electricity supported growth,...
In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
In a 2019 concrete study, replacing up to 30% of sand with waste tyre rubber increased impact resistance but reduced compressive strengthUtilizing discarded tyres in concrete significantly improves impact resistance. The incorporation of rubber allows structures to flex rathe...
India's telecom base crosses 1.35 billion in July as broadband, mobile subscriptions rise: TRAIIndia's total telephone subscriber base rose by 6.20 million in July 2026 to 1.35 billion, registering a monthly growth of 0.46 per cent, a...
In a 2015 Deakin University study, crushed waste glass replaced 30% of concrete sand; after 28 days, the recycled mix was 6% stronger than conventional concreteAustralian researchers found that crushed glass strengthens concrete mixtures effectively. Replacing sand with up to thirty percent recycle...
In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...
In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
Quote of the day by political philosopher Hannah Arendt: ‘The common prejudice that love is as common as ‘romance’ may be due to…’ – German-American historian on why poetry can make love seem universalPhilosopher Hannah Arendt questioned the universal experience of romantic love. She suggested poets' intense personal feelings shape our ex...
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The best way out is...' Life lessons from motivational quote on avoidance, hardship, grim endurance, action, patience, courage, inner strength and true growthQuote of the day by Robert Frost, “The best way out is always through,” explains why facing hardship can be necessary for moving forward. T...
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...