India’s green buildings save 199 billion litres of water a year; Mumbai tops the list with 516 certified structures

Green buildings across India are significantly conserving water and reducing carbon emissions, with Mumbai leading the nation in sustainable structures. Iconic landmarks and corporate campuses are implementing innovative measures like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste recycling to achieve substantial environmental and financial savings.

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Vijay declared TVK’s chief ministerial candidate

Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, has been officially declared as the Chief Ministerial candidate for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision was made during the party’s State Executive Committee meeting in Chennai. Meanwhile, his highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ directed by H. Vinoth, is generating buzz, with cast members…

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Nobel Prize 2025 winners in Chemistry announced: Know where they studied and what they won for

Three scientists, Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These innovative porous materials, capable of custom-designed capture and storage, are revolutionizing fields from environmental science to materials engineering, offering solutions to global challenges like water scarcity and…

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Germany’s most-visited fairytale castle, inspired by Disney is now officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Neuschwanstein Castle and three other royal residences built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These architectural masterpieces, including Herrenchiemsee, Linderhof, and Schachen, blend fantastical design with advanced engineering. The designation acknowledges their cultural significance and preserves the legacy of King Ludwig II, whose vision shaped Bavaria’s iconic…

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Ancient fungi ruled Earth’s landscapes billions of years before plants, secretly shaping the first ecosystems

New research reveals fungi, not plants, were Earth’s first land colonizers, emerging hundreds of millions of years earlier. These ancient fungi partnered with algae, recycled nutrients, and built proto-soils, stabilizing surfaces and releasing essential elements. This groundbreaking discovery shows fungi created the foundational ecosystems that paved the way for plants and all terrestrial life.

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