In the 1990s, 17 cities joined Germany's Emscher regeneration programme. 30 years later the polluted industrial region had become a green hub with a 70-km landscape parkEmscher story is a powerful example of how environmental regeneration can take place across generations. The region did not become green ov...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
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...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsEven if the ongoing conflict in the Gulf settles anytime soon (and we certainly hope it does), don’t be surprised if the Nifty and Sensex r...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
In 1959, 5,000 people lived on Japanese 'battleship island'. Then it was abandoned almost overnight. The UNESCO site that inspired James Bond's Skyfall’s villain lairJapan’s Hashima Island, or Gunkanjima, was once a bustling coal-mining community with more than 5,000 residents and one of the world’s high...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the possibility of hostilities resuming in the Gulf region, focus on risk management in the market. Why? Because fresh hostilities wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
School assembly news headlines, August 27: National, international, business, sports and education headlines for studentsSchool assembly news headlines, August 27: Floods in Nepal have caused fatalities and missing persons, prompting humanitarian aid from Indi...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
In 1972, Chicago began digging 110 miles of sewer tunnel up to 300 feet down; 50 years on, the Deep Tunnel has captured more than a trillion gallons of combined sewageChicago's Deep Tunnel project has been a vital safeguard for Lake Michigan over the past fifty years. Initiated in 1972, this impressive 11...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'The most important history is...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on innovation, real action, present and commemorationQuote of the day by Henry Ford, “The most important history is the history we make today,” explains why present action can matter more than...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 3.4 lakh cr: MoSPIOngoing infrastructure projects show a Rs 3,40,504 crore cost overrun on projects over Rs 150 crore. Over 1,700 projects are monitored, wit...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Market breadth is important, especially at this point of time. It is a better indicator of both underlying sentiment and what is likely in ...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
One tonne of end-of-life mobile phones can hold traces of gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium; researchers measured up to about 141 grams of gold aloneOld cell phones are often overlooked treasure troves, holding remarkable amounts of precious metals such as gold and silver. In fact, a met...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Why did the Maya hide a jade stone inside their tooth? A mysterious inlay found in an ancient molar offers new clues about one of history’s most intriguing dental practicesNew research indicates that the ancient Maya employed jadeite inlays to repair damaged teeth, as demonstrated by a piece found embedded in ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Bureaucratic churn: Welfare ministries see more secretary changes than key portfoliosSocial and welfare ministries have seen many secretary changes over five years. Strategic and security portfolios like home and defence sho...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%India's overall labour force participation rate for people aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6 per cent during April-June 2026 from 55...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.21 PM IST