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- Quote of the Day by Brigitte Bardot: “I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience…” The powerful life lesson behind her transformation from Hollywood icon to animal rights championBrigitte Bardot’s powerful quote of the day “I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals” about giving her beauty and youth to men and her wisdom and experience to animals reflects her remarkable transformation from Hollywood icon to passionate animal rights champion. The life lesson behind today’s quote explores ageing, purpose, wisdom and how life’s priorities can evolve with time.
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of traditional bitumen with plastic materials, they have observed encouraging results in early field tests, indicating enhanced resistance to heat and cracking. Additionally, laboratory studies demonstrate increased pavement stiffness and strength. This groundbreaking approach not only strengthens roads but also provides a sustainable solution for managing plastic waste.
- Quote of the day by Tom Cruise: “In this life, it’s not what you hope for, it’s not what you deserve, it’s what you take!” — an important lesson about taking initiative, seizing opportunities and actively working towards your goals rather than waiting for success to come to youQuote of the day by Tom Cruise: Hollywood star Tom Cruise’s career highlights his commitment to performing his own stunts. His 1999 film Magnolia featured a quote about taking action for life goals. Cruise’s journey from humble beginnings to stardom showcases his dedication and risk-taking. He learned acting through experience, not formal training, which shaped his success. This philosophy of seizing opportunities defines his enduring Hollywood career.
- In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup while offering an affordable alternative. The tyre-derived aggregate not only lightweighted construction fill but also alleviated pressure on fragile marine clay foundations. The Portland Jetport Interchange project showcased impressive cost reductions compared to conventional methods, underlining successful tyre recycling for both civil engineering and waste management solutions.
- Compute capacity is foundational infra of the AI era, says Preeti Lobana, vice-president and country manager at Google IndiaGoogle’s $15 billion investment will build a 1-gigawatt AI data centre hub. This infrastructure is crucial for India’s $1 trillion digital economy goal. Localised AI models and upskilling are vital for widespread adoption. Indian startups are solving global problems with ambitious AI ventures. AI will empower all citizens, driving productivity and creativity across sectors.
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