January 5, 2026

Burj Khalifa: Engineering Marvel That Redefined Dubai and Then Some

Burj Khalifa opened in 2010 as the world's tallest building, thanks to engineer Bill Baker’s revolutionary buttressed core design. It stands tall and safe, with smart features fighting Dubai's harsh weather, setting trends for future skyscrapers.

January 4, 2026

Forest Department Watches Injured Tiger Recovering in Udhagamandalam Tea Estate

An injured tiger is being closely watched by the forest department in a tea estate near Udhagamandalam. Using thermal drones, officials see the tiger improving and expect it to return to the nearby forest by Monday.

January 3, 2026

Iowa State University Team Visits Kollengode to Boost Agri-Tech and Tourism

A 14-member US team from Iowa State University recently toured Kollengode's farms. They studied local farming and suggested tech upgrades for agri-tourism and safer pesticides. The visit was hosted by Kollengode Agro Film City.

January 3, 2026

IIIT-B Creates Affordable Webcam Eye-Tracker to Spot Survey Fatigue

IIIT Bangalore is building a low-cost eye-tracking system using regular webcams to detect distraction and fatigue during surveys, aiming to improve public health and social survey data quality.

January 3, 2026

Himachal Faces ₹46,000 Crore Loss from Climate Change, 1,700 Dead in 5 Years

Himachal Pradesh is hit hard by climate change. Erratic rains, heatwaves, and disasters caused ₹46,000 crore losses and 1,700 deaths in 5 years. Glaciers retreat, water dries up, and farmers worry about apple crops.