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PLASTICS INDUSTRY HISTORY
In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry: How Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made thermoplastic?- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 70: Almost nobody tracks this company. That may be why its turnaround was missed
- Quote of the day by John Lennon: "Life is what happens when you're..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on mindfulness, purpose, resilience, happiness, embracing change, and why living in the present may be the key to a more meaningful life by the legendary English singer-songwriter and Beatles icon
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games open with scaled-down format and a promise of a sustainable futureIn a grand display at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the 23rd Commonwealth Games commenced with King Charles III's official opening. He underscored t...24 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive AdvantageFamily businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the...20 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer wor...01 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 24% in one year, according to analystsAt the end of the day, both private and PSU banks are equally impacted by what goes on in the economy. If they are behaving differently in ...01 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of 13 to 24% in one year, according to analystsWhen mid-caps were rising, every concern on valuation was treated as unnecessary caution. Investors who advised patience were told they wer...09 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...05 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- In 1933, a lab worker trying to clean a beaker found a stubborn green film, and it wasn't just residue: It changed what kitchens and shipping could wrap.In a 1933 laboratory accident, a peculiar sticky green slime was discovered, which would eventually evolve into Saran Wrap. Initially dismi...25 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- In 1945, an engineer trying to improve wartime gun sights accidentally helped create the plastic that led to TupperwareIn a stroke of ingenuity, Earl Tupper turned leftover industrial materials into iconic food storage containers. His genius lay in creating ...24 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...20 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Fundamental Radar: What factors have driven a re-rating of Supreme Industries? Pankaj Kumar explainsSupreme Industries, a major player in the Indian plastic industry, expects strong growth in the plastic piping segment driven by demand fro...11 Mar, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
- Why it requires more than simple bans to stop plastic menacePlastic has few fans, yet its history shows that is unlikely to stop in. It is a product that has succeeded despite much overt opposition, ...30 Mar, 2018, 11.59 PM IST
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