In 1931, Henry Ford began investing in soybean research; 10 years later, he unveiled a plastic-bodied car that never reached mass productionHenry Ford explored using soybeans for industrial materials, leading to an experimental plastic car. This lightweight vehicle featured 14 m...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
In 2020, California repaved a highway using recycled materials, including 150,000 plastic bottles per mile; it could last 2-3 times longer than conventional asphaltCalifornia transportation officials tested recycled pavement using plastic bottle binder. This pilot project on Highway 162 consumed approx...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortageUkrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities, causing civilian casualties and damage. Russia launched retaliatory drone attacks on Ukrain...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
EV-related stocks: Own the chain, not the guess; 13 stocks with upside potential of up to 28% and downside risk of -14%, according to analystsIn the stock market, when a big theme or sectoral trend takes off, most investors focus on the face of it. A brand with which they can rela...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24% in one year, according to analystsAnother week where the bears were in total control. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen to the Nifty and Sens...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviationIn 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation....
09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'If you don't think of the future, you won't have one.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on strategic thinking, goal setting, adaptability, complacency and challengesQuote of the day by Henry Ford, “If you don't think of the future, you won't have one,” explains why planning, goal setting and preparation...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
No obvious sector to buy? So try an unconventional way: 7 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%So, what to do if you cannot pick a sector to buy into? Forget about themes and waves, and go looking directly for individual businesses th...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
What to do with old coffee mugs? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to reuse them around your homeTransform those old coffee mugs into delightful mini planters for your favorite small plants. Not only do these charming containers make gr...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing SalmonA talented eighteen-year-old student has developed groundbreaking biodegradable filters using jute waste fibers. These remarkable sponges e...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Canada rejected US tariff deal. Now comes the economic costCanada faces economic fallout after trade talks with the US collapsed and Washington imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree rootsFor centuries, the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya have shaped living root bridges from the roots of fig trees, creating a remar...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
Your plants' leaves may be dirtier than you think. How often should you clean your house plants' leaves?Dust accumulation on houseplants can hinder photosynthesis and growth. Regularly cleaning leaves ensures plants receive adequate sunlight f...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
For investors with ability to ignore short-term volatility: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 19%Most of what impacts the market these days comes from outside the country: Oil price spikes, tariff threats, FII pull out. There is, howeve...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
For long-term investors, looking beyond the obvious: 5 large-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 24%An investor looking for a sound company often looks for two obvious moats: Price and margin. But there is another one that rewards close sc...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST