In 1999, Missouri drove recycled-plastic pins into a failing I-70 slope; the site remained stable after four years, and the method cost 25% less than conventional repairsBack in 1999, engineers turned to an eco-friendly solution by inserting over three thousand recycled plastic pins into a hillslope along In...
14 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Mekedatu project will proceed, Karnataka will protect Tamil Nadu's water share: D K ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar affirmed the commitment to the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across the Cauvery River. The p...
14 Nov, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
"Not only illegal but will also affect farmers": Congress' Manickam Tagore affirms opposition for Mekedatu damManickam Tagore condemned DK Shivakumar's comments about Mekedatu dam construction during an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He cl...
14 Nov, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Mekedatu row: Stalin urges Vijay to call all-party meet, take joint stand against KarnatakaMK Stalin has written to Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay urging an all-party meeting on the Mekedatu dam. He emphasized that Karnataka's prop...
14 Nov, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian peopleIndia supported a UN resolution affirming the rights of Palestinian people and the Syrian Golan population. The resolution demands Israel t...
14 Nov, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Shift from higher yields to nutrient-efficient crops needed to cut fertiliser dependence: ICAR’s JatJat emphasised that soil biodiversity and agrobiodiversity are fundamental to sustainable agriculture
14 Nov, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
'Under no circumstances will we allow that': Minister Anand rebuffs Shivakumar on Mekedatu damTamil Nadu Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, N Anand, has rejected claims about the Mekedatu dam. Karnataka Chief Ministe...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendhu Adhikari to apoint coordinators in Municipal Corporation wards from December 1West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the appointment of coordinators within municipal wards starting December 1. He critic...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Around 2,000 seabirds have washed ashore in California. Is intense El Niño reshaping marine life along the Pacific Coast?Pacific Wildlife Care is treating an unprecedented number of seabirds suffering from starvation this year. The increase is attributed to cl...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Can cold showers stop you from getting sick? The 29% finding has a catchA Dutch trial found that adults who ended their showers cold reported 29% fewer days off work due to illness. They did not report a clear d...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Why are we becoming 'vishwaguru' in air pollution: Kharge targets Modi govtCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of failing to tackle Delhi's worsening air pollution, questioning Prim...
10 Nov, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Don't let fare caps clip airlines' wingsRecently, airline price surges during festival seasons have raised concerns about imposing fare caps. While there is public demand for such...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Bhai Dooj Thali 2026: What to Include Beyond Tilak and Sweets? Check the Complete Puja ChecklistPreparing a Bhai Dooj thali involves more than placing roli, rice and sweets on a plate. From a diya and kalawa to flowers, betel leaves an...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Karnataka will proceed with Mekedatu project, says Supreme Court has upheld its right: DK ShivakumarKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would proceed with the Mekedatu reservoir project, citing a Supreme Court ruli...
09 Nov, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Post-Diwali Cleaning: How to Remove Diya Oil, Candle Wax and Rangoli Stains Without Damaging Your HomeDiwali celebrations may be over, but leftover diya oil, burnt wicks, candle wax, rangoli powder and festive decorations can make post-festi...
08 Nov, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar seeks Tamil Nadu's support for Mekedatu, says SC has cleared Karnataka's caseKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the state would advance with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. The Supreme Court h...
08 Nov, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
This $180 gadget feeds your sourdough starter for a week while you're away; what is it and how does it work?The appliance has separate storage for flour and water, along with a glass container for the sourdough starter. Users load flour and water ...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.01 PM IST