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In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism: How Yi Xing and Liang Lingzan changed timekeeping?In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism. ...- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
- CAG flags E. coli bacteria in drinking water at Railway stations, cites violation of Railway Board normsE. coli bacteria was detected in drinking water at several railway stations. Unhygienic conditions were also reported in railway washrooms ...
- In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
- German Proverb of the Day: “Punctuality is the politeness of kings.” A timeless lesson on respecting others’ timePunctuality serves as an essential indicator of respect and thoughtfulness towards others. Being on time not only fulfills obligations but ...
- For kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming: New artificial kidney implant will filter blood continuosly without regular hospital dialysisFor kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming in the form of Holly, a surgically implanted artificial kidney designed to filter blo...
- In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictionsHurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will b...
- 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...
- On the menu at kanwar camps; pasta, pizza, chhole-puri, rasgulla and moreKanwar camps in Meerut are providing a wide variety of food options for devotees. These camps are mixing traditional dishes with modern cui...
- Vivo S2 launched at Rs 39,999: Check price, camera, battery, specs, sale date and offersVivo has launched its S2 smartphone in India with advanced cameras. The device features a 50MP Sony main camera and a 32MP selfie camera. I...
- Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
- 4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalOver 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of call...
- Jharkhand protest: Sonam Wangchuk offers support to student leader Devendra Mahato; urges him to call off hunger strikeActivist Sonam Wangchuk spoke with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato regarding ongoing protests. Mahato agreed to consume water and salt ...
- A 2026 study is challenging researchers established thought on origin of humankind traces back to 539 million years ago. Here's howNearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils...
- He quit his Rs 11 LPA Bengaluru job to earn Rs 2.35 lakh monthly profit: How one man reportedly built a simple water business from homeAccording to social media user Ankit Pandey, his friend quit an Rs 11 LPA Bengaluru job to start a water purification business from his own...
- Forget Peter Parker, India has its own Spider-Man. He lives in Mumbai's BhiwandiShadab Momin, a young man from Bhiwandi, dons a Spider-Man costume during monsoons. He actively assists residents by warning about potholes...
- Sawan First Somwar 2026 Date: Check all four Shrawan Somwar dates and how to perform vratSawan Somwar 2026 Dates: The holy month of Shravan begins on July 30, 2026, with the first Somwar falling on August 3. Devotees will observ...
- No chips, no models, no problem: Indian manufacturers strike gold in AI's infrastructure gold rushAt a bustling factory in western India, technicians work around the clock to turn glass into hair-thin fibre-optic strands destined for dat...
- Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 LakhThe Delhi government plans to significantly increase financial aid for Kanwar camps. Assistance for larger camps operating longer will see ...
- India data centre capacity to jump to 12 GW by 2030 as AI fuels demand: Wood MackenzieAI-dedicated capacity is expected to rise multifold to 6,546 MW by 2030 from 275 MW in 2025, while data centre electricity demand is foreca...
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