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Why are water towers built so high? Every foot adds about 0.43 psi of pressure, letting US towns use gravity to push stored water through pipes- Ganpati Visarjan 2026: As Bappa bids Mumbai goodbye, a new product cycle begins
- Texas goat farmer Lisa Seger needed more garden space but not another 4-by-8 or 4-by-12 bed, so she filled an old filing cabinet with soil and grew herbs in its drawers
- Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing societyIf someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be...23 Sep, 2026, 02.18 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
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- ‘No one gets out of here alive’: Inside Venezuela’s Rodeo I prisonFormer inmates recount severe punishments endured at Venezuela's notorious Rodeo I prison. They describe cramped cells and constant threats...22 Sep, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
- In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...22 Sep, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- These large-cap stocks have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 29%, according to analystsAfter crude oil prices, the one thing that provides a boost to the bears is the tariffs that US President Trump keeps announcing. Now, ther...21 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- US President Donald Trump once lived in this house until age 4. His home was left to mould and rot. Years later, it got a dramatic makeover, and it sold for $1.93 millionDonald Trump's childhood residence in Queens has recently fetched $1.93 million. This charming Tudor-style home, featuring five bedrooms, h...15 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- In 1851, over 800 abandoned ships filled San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Cove; some were turned into hotels, salons, churches, while others became museum relicsBeneath San Francisco’s bustling streets lies a forgotten maritime past. During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of fortune seekers arrived...15 Sep, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- India’s semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN WaterIndia’s semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Water’s Shoeb Kurawadwala on locali...15 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- The moon has water, but can it support a city? Scientists warn lunar settlements could run dry despite billions of tonnes of iceLunar exploration is transforming with plans for permanent settlements and industries. Solar power offers a strong foundation for a lunar e...14 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...13 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- India's data centre construction value chain could reach $90 billion by FY35: KPMGIndia's data centre infrastructure market is projected to reach ninety billion dollars by fiscal year thirty-five. Rapid capacity expansion...12 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...12 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- When this North Carolina lighthouse was built in 1870, the Atlantic was 1,500 feet away. By 1999, it was just 60 feet away, so engineers moved the 4,830-ton tower 2,900 feet inlandThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse confronted significant erosion from the advancing Atlantic Ocean. In a remarkable feat of engineering, the 4,8...11 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed after its dangerous tilt raised fears of collapse; how engineers used a bizarre trick to move the 14,000-ton tower back 17 inches without making it straightIn 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was Italy was closed after engineers feared it would collapse as the 14,000 ton monument was tilting dan...11 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak killed 29 people in Philadelphia in 1976; a new outbreak has now hit South Bronx. Check symptoms, treatment and preventionA Legionnaires' disease outbreak has occurred in the South Bronx, causing one fatality and infecting five individuals. Health officials are...11 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...11 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
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