India’s growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boomIndia's economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the recent quarter. Manufacturing, construction, and services sectors drove this strong econom...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Horoscope Today, September 1, 2026: A New Month Begins With Fresh Energy, Important Choices and Unexpected PossibilitiesAccording to the traditional Vedic astrological interpretation for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the beginning of the month carries a powerfu...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 31%When the Indian market will start to recover in any real sense is still an open question. But one positive is that the broader market indic...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India's EV market to reach Rs 20 lakh cr by 2030, will create 5 cr jobs: Nitin GadkariIndia's electric vehicle market is projected to reach twenty lakh crore rupees by 2030. This significant growth is expected to generate fiv...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal FinanceThe Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightene...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Stocks in news: Hyundai Motor India, BSE, HEG, Hexaware Tech and Oil IndiaIndian equity markets extended their losing streak to a seventh consecutive session, with the Nifty50 closing lower at 24,078.30. Key corpo...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Mumbai-Pune Expressway built 27 years ago by me remains pothole-free: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's enduring quality. He stressed using technology for proactive road mai...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first eco-sustainable habitat 'Pine Home' and open-air museumMeghalaya's Chief Minister inaugurated the state's first eco-sustainable habitat, the Pine Home project. This initiative blends global arch...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST