Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's droughtExtreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Scientists discover how a one-atom quantum engine can turn ‘waste’ light into useful energyResearchers are developing new ways to understand energy in tiny quantum machines. They argue that escaping light may still perform useful ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsLooking at what happens in the short term is important, as it does have an impact on stock prices. But also always keep an eye on the macro...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older systemTrump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Yellowstone supervolcano: What happened 631,000 years ago and what if it erupts again?The last significant eruption of Yellowstone happened around 631,000 years ago, resulting in the formation of the caldera. Experts argue th...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath todayIn 1969, an experimental nuclear reactor located near Hallam, Nebraska, was dismantled, with its radioactive materials securely sealed unde...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Aluminium foil to remove rust from exhaust fan: How to use this simple DIY hack safelyUsing aluminum foil is an effective trick to eliminate light rust from exhaust fan surfaces. This method works well on unpainted steel and ...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
India seeks to boost domestic green ammonia supplies to fertiliser sectorIndia's Solar Energy Corporation (SECI) is on a mission to boost the production of green ammonia, targeting a significant reduction in the ...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Siemens Energy India shares jump 7% after strong Q1 results. Should you buy, sell or hold?Siemens Energy India shares surged over 7% after the company posted a robust June 2026 quarter, with net profit jumping 68% year-on-year an...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsA word of caution for all those who have exposure to mid cap stocks or are planning to increase it. Just keep one thing in mind: If there i...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Taiwan's economy grows by almost 13% on AI demandTaiwan's exports surged 21.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, which was "mainly driven by the sustained strong external demand for arti...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Happiness Habit of the day by Friedrich Koenig: ‘We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting what we don’t have, rather it is appreciating…’, German inventor's lessons on finding joy in the presentFriedrich Koenig, the German inventor behind the steam-powered printing press, once said, “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
L&T secures order from NTPC for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in ChhattisgarhL&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions received a Limited Notice to Proceed from NTPC. This contract is for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST