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BRICS formed to end US sanctions, break totalitarianism: Iranian President PezeshkianIn an exclusive interview with India Today on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Pezeshkian emphasised that BRICS aims to...- In 2024, engineers turned 140,000 coffees’ worth of used grounds into concrete; the 30-cubic-metre footpath saved more than 3 tons of sandCoffee concrete: Spent coffee grounds were transformed into biochar for a Pakenham footpath project. This innovation replaced river sand, d...
- Opportunity for India to reassert its global leadership: South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on BRICS 2026South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said on Saturday that the 18th BRICS Summit offers India, the chair, a pivotal platform to reassert its...
- Delhi on high alert for BRICS summit as 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary companies deployedDelhi is preparing for the 18th BRICS Summit with extensive security deployments. Thousands of police and paramilitary forces are on duty t...
- In 1996, Alicia Silverstone paid $597,000 for a four-bedroom Hollywood Hills home, then added solar and graywater; 30 years later, it is worth over $2 millionHomes with green features are increasingly selling for more money across the United States. Actress Alicia Silverstone's Hollywood Hills ho...
- Driving on empty roadsDriving on empty, uncongested roads offers a unique sense of peace. The car and driver experience a harmonious connection with the smooth a...
- In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weightUMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their late...
- Subhash Chandra’s Zee pledge saga: How promoter leverage turned growth ambition into a debt trapSubhash Chandra’s Essel Group expansion was fuelled partly by borrowing against pledged Zee shares, with personal guarantees adding to the ...
- Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...
- In 2022, a Washington State lab study replaced 20% of cement with recycled glass powder; 56-day strength rose 19% with steel milling, while surface resistivity improved 150% with ceramic millingWashington State University engineers are testing recycled glass powder as a cement substitute. This waste material could potentially impro...
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...
- Durga Puja guidelines 2026: Suvendu Adhikari announces liquor ban, no DJs and more; check full listWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant changes to upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. Liquor sales will be banned ...
- West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces complete ban on sale of liquor on Maha Ashtami during Durga PujaLiquor shops and bars will close on Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja celebrations. DJ music and immersion processions will also be banned to ...
- Labor Day 2026: What’s open and closed on Monday, from banks and post offices to Walmart and CostcoLabor Day 2026 is being observed on Monday, September 7, giving Americans a chance to honor the contributions and achievements of workers a...
- Johnny Cash used a Tennessee farm as his private hideaway for about 30 years; restored from 2015 and opened in 2016, the Bon Aqua property now welcomes visitors into his farmhouseJohnny Cash's Bon Aqua farm is a musical haven that draws both fans and fellow artists. This iconic site served as the beloved retreat for ...
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
- 2 years, Rs 6 lakh and a failed test: Indian man living in Norway reveals why getting a driving licence is so tough. ‘They were not testing whether I could drive a car.’In stark contrast to India's more relaxed approach, Norway's driving license acquisition process is rigorous and comprehensive. One Indian ...
- Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi serviceJust hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened...
- Karnataka proposes stricter parking rules for Bengaluru, seeks public feedbackKarnataka has proposed new parking rules for Bengaluru city. These rules include higher charges for prolonged on-street parking. Incentives...
- In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
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