You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500Terrace gardening is an inventive solution for anyone wanting to cultivate fresh vegetables on a budget. By repurposing old buckets and con...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
No concrete, only boulders: Just 2 hours from Bengaluru, this 2,400 sq ft forest farmstay is built with natural stone, mud blocks, wood and clayLocated in Shoolagiri, this remarkable farmstay near Bengaluru blends natural boulders into its architecture, encouraging an eco-conscious ...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
In 2024, a Dutch sports field stored rainwater beneath artificial turf, cutting surface temperatures by nearly 50% during summer testsResearchers developed a synthetic turf with a hidden water layer for cooling. This system significantly reduced surface temperatures compar...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
England used a 197-foot German shaft-boring machine instead of explosives and workers to cut a mine beneath a national park; the remote system has reached 2,966 feet, with 2,283 feet still to goA German machine called the SBR is sinking England's Woodsmith mine shaft mechanically. This advanced technology allows crews to work from ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for nuclear warA secret underground bunker was built beneath The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. This facility was designed to shelter Congress during...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Antarctica is covered in ice, yet fire is so dangerous that the U.S. keeps a full-time professional fire department thereThe extreme weather of Antarctica raises notable fire dangers for research stations. At McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Program's centr...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Shocking Discovery: 300 WWII bombs found at former Athens airport site during massive redevelopmentNearly 300 World War II bombs and hazardous materials were found during soil cleanup. Oily waste from decades of airport operations also re...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Saket building collapse: Inquiry finds Municipal Corporation of Delhi responsible, fabricated records to mislead probeA magisterial probe found the MCD primarily responsible for the Saket building collapse. The civic body failed to enforce building bylaws, ...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Automobile industry urges formal mechanism for petrol pump fuel quality checks amid E20 concernsAutomakers want a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Drivers report worsening vehicle performance after increased ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Bullet train: Second tunnel boring machine begins excavation for tunnel beneath Thane creekA second tunnel boring machine has begun excavating for the rail tunnel under Thane Creek. This critical section will be the country's firs...
18 Jul, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Vehicles stalled in MP CM's convoy: FIR lodged, BPCL blames heavy rains for water-mixed fuelAn FIR was filed in Ratlam after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy faced issues due to adulterated fuel. The incident prompted the state ...
28 Jun, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
View: Holding back the annual delugeMumbai has an average elevation of 14 m, with some coastal areas lying 6-8 m above sea level. Low-lying creek areas are more vulnerable, as...
26 Jul, 2021, 12.11 AM IST
Principal, class teacher to face homicide trial in Ryan International School death case"There are enough evidence of homicide against the six accused including the principal, school’s administrator and class teacher, for the d...
01 Aug, 2018, 11.43 AM IST
Water connections to a single property increased to 10: DJBDelhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to increase from six to 10 the number of connections it will give to a single property.
13 Sep, 2015, 06.33 PM IST