John Pierpont Morgan: The man who shaped America’s banking industry - Part 1
By Aniket Gupta | 30 Oct 2023
One such individual was John Pierpont Morgan. He was a man who created the biggest financial entity in America, which survives to this date and is one of the most influential banking institutions in the world.
Charm of the trams: Mumbai's historic transport revisited
By Kiron Kasbekar | 27 Oct 2023
On 9 May 1874, Bombay (as Mumbai was called then) witnessed a groundbreaking moment in its transportation history - the inauguration of the first horse tram.
Andrew Carnegie: The man who shaped America’s steel industry - Part 2
By Aniket Gupta | 27 Oct 2023
Andrew Carnegie created one of the biggest steel businesses of the 19th century. He introduced many innovations in his steel mill in Pittsburgh and implemented new ways to cut costs and maximize efficiency.
Andrew Carnegie: The man who shaped America’s steel industry - Part 1
By Aniket Gupta | 26 Oct 2023
The story of Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie has been described as one of the greatest philanthropists to have lived. Others accuse him of being a hypocrite whose actions caused the deaths of many people.
Hey guys, I want to take over your country!
By Kiron Kasbekar | 06 Oct 2023
Was it Donald Trump’s excessive ambition, or bravado, which he displayed when he told Denmark that he was going to take over Greenland from that country?
History of recycling glass
05 Oct 2023
Today glass is a very common item of kitchenware, which it has been for centuries. Today it has found many more uses.
History of recycling
By Aniket Gupta | 01 Oct 2023
To say that our world has problems would be an understatement. We seem to have no end of problems, some of them leading to crises of sorts.
Kingfisher Airlines Part 2 - the flight of fancy
By Aniket Gupta | 18 Sep 2023
Kingfisher Airlines was launched with a great deal of enthusiasm and fanfare. Founded in 2003 by the Bengaluru-based United Breweries Group
A ballpoint for outer space
By Kiron Kasbekar | 18 Sep 2023
The alarm went off, shattering the peace inside the spaceship. Everyone dropped their electric blankets and rose up, wondering what had happened. Had a meteor hit the spaceship?
Kingfisher Airlines Part 1 - the backdrop
By Aniket Gupta | 15 Sep 2023
Formerly one of the most prominent airlines, of the initial airline liberalization days, Kingfisher Airlines has plunged into a bottomless abyss.
Tinplate vs. plastic containers: which is more environmentally friendly? - Part 3
By Aniket Gupta | 14 Aug 2023
The environmental impact of tinplate and plastic containers extends beyond their production and disposal phases.
Tinplate vs. plastic containers: which is more environmentally friendly? - Part 2
By Aniket Gupta | 14 Aug 2023
The history of plastic containers is a journey of innovation, versatility, and widespread adoption that has shaped the modern packaging landscape.
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