TALLEST VIEWING TOWER
Step into Space with NASA's latest 3D video as it takes you through the cosmic 'Pillars of Creation'
NASA has unveiled a stunning 3D visualization of the 'Pillars of Creation' located in the Eagle Nebula, combining images from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. These cosmic structures, first captured by Hubble in the 1990s, have fascinated humanity for their towering columns of gas and dust where new stars are born. The new video allows viewers to explore these pillars in three dimensions, showcasing their intricate details and contrasting views from Hubble's visible-light images to Webb's infrared perspectives. This initiative aims to enhance public engagement and understanding of star formation processes, part of NASA's Universe of Learning initiative.
New York’s Empire State Building struck by lightning, pic goes viral
The structure stands as a worldwide cultural symbol, having been showcased in over 250 television series and films since its debut in the 1933 movie 'King Kong.' Its measurements have established a universal benchmark for depicting the height and length of other buildings.
World's longest infinity pool hangs in air between two towers. Know about it in detail
The world's longest ultra-lux infinity pool is not cheap, it can cost up to £10,000. However, tourists and Dubai residents can have access, but they will have to buy a pass for 1,000 dirhams or $272.
Military tourism to Arabian winter, travel goes offbeat
Army Polygon, a company specializing in military-style events, is aiming to attract Indian travellers for military tourism this year. The company is working on partnerships with Indian travel companies to offer programs such as a ride on a real reconnaissance vehicle, BTR-80, or T-62 tanks. The Saudi Tourism Authority is also promoting attractions such as a private tour in Hegra, an Arabian winter with snowfall in the northern region of Saudi, and scaling the Al Qarah mountain.
Barclays Bank, K Raheja Corp ink Rs 306-cr lease deal for office in Mumbai’s Worli
Barclays Bank Plc has secured a sea-view front office space in Mumbai's Worli locality for over 10 years, paying a lease of nearly Rs 306 crores. The lease includes a total of 64,000 sq ft of office space on the 32nd and 33rd floors of the Altimus office tower, developed by K Raheja Corp's subsidiary Whispering Heights Real Estate.
India's tech capital Bengaluru may have country's tallest Skydeck in the form of banyan tree
Bengaluru's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, is considering the construction of a 250-meter tall skydeck in the city. If approved, this skydeck will become the tallest viewing tower in India. The skydeck concept has been designed by Austria-based firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, in collaboration with the World Design Organisation in Bengaluru.
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Another record for Dubai soon: Glimpse of the largest residential tower in the world
The Habtoor Tower in Dubai is scheduled to be completed in36 months. The tower will have a built-up area of 3,517,313 square feet and will be 81 floors (G+7+73) above ground.
Morgan Stanley leases sea-view office space in Mumbai’s Worli for India HQ
The new office is likely to house the headquarters of Morgan Stanley India. The company currently has a total four offices in Mumbai including its corporate office in Lower Parel and three global in-house centers in suburbs.
India goes gaga on social media as twin towers crumble
Indians closely followed the Noida twin-tower demolition on the Internet Sunday. Soon after an implosion triggered with 3,700 kilograms of explosives brought the towers to ground in the afternoon, feeds on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms were flooded with photos, videos and memes.
Videos and memes on Twin Tower demolition go viral on Twitter
The nearly 100-metre tall towers were demolished and it generated an estimated 80,000 tonnes of debris, sending huge clouds of dust into the surrounding areas. The towers are the tallest structures to be demolished in India and the demolition was watched with bated breath as over 3,700kg of explosives were used to bring down the structure and it only took 15-20 minutes for the entire building to collapse into a heap.
Noida twin towers: Hundreds cheer, clap as 'structures of corruption' reduce to rubble
The authorities had created an 'exclusion zone' in a radius of up to 500 metres around the twin towers where no human or animal was allowed except for the team of Indian and foreign blasters engaged in the demolition. There was heavy police deployment in the area to stop people from entering the barricaded area.
View: Fake in India, mimicry your heart out
We love replicas because we like cutting corners, as well as because they make us ‘world-class’ without making anything original.
Prestige Group to invest over Rs 3,500 crore to develop 7 mln sq ft office space in Mumbai
The new commercial development, a standalone ground plus 63 storey and a 43-floor prestige Liberty Tower property, will be the tallest office property in the country. The proposed 2.5 million sq ft property, which is scheduled to be completed by 2025, will have 400,000 sq ft of amenities area and business club along with a viewing gallery on the top floor.
Realty is, height does matter in Delhi-NCR
In line with demand, Delhi-NCR is set to have 4 skyscrapers measuring more than 190 metres by 2025.
IGI’s new ATC tower to let planes fly in closer
In another three months, the new tower — India’s tallest at 102.9 metres — will control the entire air traffic of Delhi’s airspace and IGI.
View: George Fernandes, a leader smaller than himself
He was a self-made leader, a drop-out from a Catholic seminary who never held a formal degree. But he was one of India’s best read political leaders, his house always choke-full of books.
View: Statue of Unity a towering monument to India's road not taken
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the Statue of Unity in his home state of Gujarat.
Delhi's IGI Airport to get new ATC tower in 3 months; to boost flight handling capacity
Delhi’s three runways currently handle 67 flights an hour, which is much lower than what London Heathrow, Hong Kong and Dubai International do with two runways each.
Dubai to get new tower taller than Burj Khalifa
The Tower in Dubai Creek Harbour, a 6-square-kilometer master development, will be a notch higher than 828-metre Burj Khalifa, property developer Emaar said.
Burj Khalifa's observation deck named world's best attraction
The poll conducted by Attractiontix asked thousands of voters to choose their favorite leisure attraction from 15 categories over a period of two week.
Nepal to construct 29 storey building, tallest in country
Likewise, State Minister for Local Development and Federal Affairs, Kunti Kumari Shahi, urged the bodies concerned to abide by building code and criteria.
An architectural tour of Donald Trump's towers
No other candidate has been such an ostentatious developer of a real estate empire, with so many gilded phallic structures built in his likeness.
The architects of The Burj Khalifa are designing a competing skyscraper
The city that built the world's tallest building has commissioned the architects behind it to design a new skyscraper that will claim the title of the tallest commercial building in the world.
Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates project to build Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, the tallest temple in India
The project will cost more than Rs 300 crore and ISKCON is hoping to conclude the temple construction within the next five years, will be exemplary.
Trouble at Burj Khalifa: Defaulters losing access to gym, pool and tennis courts
Some residents have been finding that their keycards don't gain them access to facilities like gym, pool, tennis courts. Some residents fear even the lifts may soon be out of bounds.
Burj Khalifa's top deck hosted over 1.87 million visitors in 2013
Burj Khalifa in Dubai has defined its credentials as one of Dubai's most popular tourist attractions, welcoming over 1.87 million visitors in 2013.
Country's tallest ATC tower inaugurated at Mumbai airport
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh inaugurated a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here.
Sunday ET: Hotel rooms offering the best views in India
The setting is an integral part of planning a special occasion. Here's a look at some hotel rooms offering the best views in India.
Delhi to have the country's tallest ATC tower
Once ready, it will be the tallest in the country and seventh tallest in the world. The structure would be 40 per cent taller than the Qutub Minar.
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