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https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/india-bites-the-bullet-how-b-28-will-break-new-frontiers-in-high-speed-rail/ar-AA21VwxF?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=69f2ac65a04c4a10be68b6ffe863eace&ei=56&cvpid=8e919b8c0a9e4f0ecc278f436ac27af9 Owing to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, Indian engineering has already earned the requisite experience in civil engineering, manufacturing and laying of tracks. With B-28, the loop somewhat closes to make India completely self-reliant in creating its own bullet train corridors. ...

https://worksinprogress.co/issue/why-japan-has-such-good-railways/ Best Regards Seetha Ram

Truly inspiring https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/to-live-audaciously-is-to-give-generously-spore-man-with-fatal-disease-starts-charitable-fund Best Regards Seetha Ram

Honking is harming India’s health—and its economy https://economist.com/interactive/asia/2026/04/23/honking-is-harming-indias-health-and-its-economy from The Economist

From 2025 to 2029 more railways will be built in Africa than in the previous ten years The future of Africa will be shaped by investment rather than aid https://economist.com/international/2026/03/19/the-future-of-africa-will-be-shaped-by-investment-rather-than-aid from The Economist

What have the Mughals ever done for us? https://economist.com/asia/2026/04/19/what-have-the-mughals-ever-done-for-us from The Economist