In the 1750s, well diggers broke into a buried Roman Villa near Herculaneum: What looked like charcoal turned out to be ancient booksEighteenth-century workers in Herculaneum unearthed a unique Roman library preserved by the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. These carbonized papyr...
18 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season Before Old Grease Ruins FlavorAs summer approaches, experts urge grill owners to clean their barbecues. A deep clean prevents grease buildup, ensuring better food taste ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Actor Madhavan inspired by 12-year-old Tamil Nadu girl who solved a common problem and earned PM Narendra Modi’s applauseA young girl from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha, developed a solar-powered ironing cart, the Iron Max, to address pollution from charcoal irons used ...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
The LPG crunch and the importance of diversifying fuel sourcesThe article explores the origins of spaghetti alla carbonara, questioning its traditional link to charcoal makers and suggesting a more rec...
22 Mar, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Best Barbeque Grills under Rs. 800: Affordable Options for Every Grilling EnthusiastLooking for a high-quality barbecue grill without breaking the bank? This best barbeque grills under 800 offers a curated selection of top-...
14 Nov, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
Best barbeque grills under 10000 for smokin’ hot grilling and tasteWith an emphasis on the importance of flavor infusion and cooking precision, the article presents you a list of the best barbecue grills un...
17 Apr, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
10 Best Barbeque Grills under Rs. 1,000 for the irresistible charred flavourDiscover the best barbeque grills under 1000, ideal for those seeking budget-friendly yet reliable outdoor cooking solutions. From compact ...
19 Mar, 2024, 07.22 PM IST
Best Barbeque Grills in India to Make Your Festivities SmokeyAre you looking for a barbeque grill for your home? If so, then continue reading this article where we share a list of the best barbeque gr...
16 Mar, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
NTPC commissions green coal plant in VaranasiNTPC has commissioned a commercial green coal project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The project will make torrefied charcoal from municipal w...
16 Mar, 2023, 01.45 PM IST
Here’s a look at what goes into a firecrackerWith the festival of lights around the corner and the Supreme Court allowing a two-hour window to burst crackers, here’s a look at what goe...
03 Nov, 2018, 11.47 PM IST
Smoking jumbo clip spreads like wildfire27 Mar, 2018, 10.51 AM IST
NGT asks MoEF to clarify stand on banning charcoal as fuelA bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim and Expert Member Nagin Nanda directed the Environment Ministry to make a "categoric statement" withi...
03 May, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
From charcoal appam to carbon sushi, black is the new colour of foodBlack cuisine is eliciting shock and awe from diners and has become fodder for social media.
27 Feb, 2017, 05.05 PM IST
Pizza shops, steakhouses 'damaging' urban environmentPizza shops and steakhouses that use charcoal or wood burners can produce significant emissions and damage the environment in major cities,...
19 Jun, 2016, 10.12 PM IST
Pizza shops & steakhouses causing significant damage to the environmentAn emerging risk is caused by wood burning stoves in pizza restaurants and charcoal in steakhouses to the environment.
19 Jun, 2016, 04.35 PM IST
- US university develops solar-powered toilet for India
A US University has developed a revolutionary solar-powered waterless toilet to help some of the 2.5 billion people lacking safe and sustai...
13 Mar, 2014, 10.55 PM IST