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Swiss engineers installed nearly 5,000 solar panels on an Alpine peak dam 8,200 feet above sea level. Now it produces up to 50% of the electricity used during winter- In 1869, New Hampshire opened a cog railway where normal trains could not climb; more than 150 years later, its toothed track still reaches Mount Washington’s 6,288-foot summit
- UK, France and other European countries dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic from 1946 to 1993. What happens now?
- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...22 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years laterThe Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two car...22 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- What spooked Europe last week? The rumbles of Russia war grow louderEuropean nations now discuss potential Russian conflict in new terms. Intelligence suggests hybrid drone and missile strikes could target U...21 Sep, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- 'We have to choose to be hopeful', says UN chief Guterres as he prepares for his last General AssemblyUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged hope and cooperation at his final UN General Assembly session. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita ...21 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- EAM Jaishankar arrives in Switzerland en route to New York for UNGA 2026India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zurich for his New York visit. He will attend the 81st UN General Assembly sessio...21 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hivesWild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hi...20 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'I never think of the future — it comes soon enough.' Life lessons from motivational quote on excessive worry, action, mindfulness, anxiety, mental clarity, peace, true enjoyment and overthinkingQuote of the day by Albert Einstein, ‘I never think of the future — it comes soon enough,’ explains why people can benefit from focusing on...20 Sep, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
- Top Business Schools 2026-27: Stanford stays on top, but IIM Bangalore makes a big move in Bloomberg MBA rankingsStanford Graduate School of Business has topped Bloomberg Businessweek’s US business school ranking for an eighth straight year, ahead of W...19 Sep, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- Home ministry briefs JPC on FCRA amendments, says only 8% of foreign funds go to religious purposesThe Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act is being amended to address national security concerns. Foreign contributions to NGOs rose signif...19 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratingsIndia’s defending champion men’s team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but withou...18 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- UK fintech Revolut reveals customer data breachBritish digital bank Revolut said Wednesday that an impersonation attack caused it to share customers' information with an "unauthorized th...16 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- James Rodriguez retires from international football after illustrious Colombia careerColombian football star James Rodriguez has retired from international duty. He announced his emotional decision on social media for his fa...16 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor ChallengeThe 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Gam...16 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
- Customs duty hike impact: Gold imports contract to USD 2.3 billion in AugustIndia’s gold imports declined significantly in August following an increase in customs duty, while silver imports rose sharply during the m...15 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- 7 years on, insurer ordered to pay Rs 8.06 cr to Swiss firm subsidiary in fire claim disputeA consumer commission ordered an insurer to pay over eight crore rupees to Victorinox India. The company's fire insurance claim was unfairl...13 Sep, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- Crypto firm Bitcoin Suisse to cut up to half of jobs in SwitzerlandThe staff reductions are due to take effect after a consultation period lasting until September 20, the company said, confirming a report ...12 Sep, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
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