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32-year-old mech engineer left his job to do organic farming in a village; now earns Rs 3 lakh profit selling wide variety of crops directly to customersJobandeep Singh left his engineering job after four months and returned to his village in Punjab to pursue agriculture as a business. He no...20 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST- Gurgaon Electricity Update: New power company, more choice? Eleven Power gets 25-year licence; What it means for 8.3 lakh consumersHaryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a 25-year electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power for Gurgaon, Manesar, Sohn...20 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Edtech UpGrad’s net loss halves to Rs 131 crore in FY26, revenue rises 7.5%Revenue from operations rose 7.5% to Rs 1,687 crore from Rs 1,569 crore a year earlier, according to the company's audited consolidated fin...20 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- Festive demand likely to fire up temporary factory hiringThis festive season, India's manufacturing sector is projected to create around 100,000 temporary jobs. Major drivers of this increase incl...20 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- A study says shopping locally can be about more than price. Why do familiar shops keep drawing us back?You pass a big store but return to the small shop where the owner recognises you. You feel loyal to them and community ties can help explai...20 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- In 1995, New York turned discarded milk jugs and detergent bottles into a pier deck; 2 years later, the recycled plastic had held its key engineering propertiesThe 1990s marked the beginning of an intriguing investigation into recycled plastic lumber as a robust replacement for timber. Crafted chie...19 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seedsIn the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study re...19 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Researchers release a 16ft and 150-pound female Burmese python into the Greater Everglades to test a technology that might help remove snakes of her own speciesResearchers at the US Geological Survey have released a radio-tagged Burmese python into the Everglades. This experiment aims to improve tr...17 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Jio’s $3.2 billion IPO tests Ambani appeal with young IndiansReliance Industries Ltd. is gearing up to introduce Jio Platforms Ltd., anticipated to be the largest IPO in India. Slated for October 21, ...17 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Comfort over style: 52% of young Indians prioritise ease when buying festive footwear, study findsA recent survey reveals that comfort tops the list of priorities for young Indian consumers when selecting festive footwear. Approximately ...16 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Which college degrees and career paths in the US are least exposed to AI? These 25 fields stand outThe rise of AI is transforming the workforce in unprecedented ways, sparking worries among new graduates about their career prospects. Indu...16 Oct, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Ultra-processed foods and cancer risk explained: Study of 461,000 adults finds unexpected resultsA study of 461,682 US adults followed for nearly 19 years found no significant link between overall ultra-processed food intake and colorec...16 Oct, 2026, 02.49 AM IST
- A study says your love of true crime podcasts may be about curiosity and not a negative personalityYou unwind with a crime podcast, while someone else wonders how you can enjoy such disturbing stories. Interest in threatening subjects can...15 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Aromatherapy: Can essential oils really help with stress, sleep and headaches?Essential oils have gained popularity for their potential wellness benefits. Studies suggest that aromatherapy may reduce stress and improv...15 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- LSEG taps Nvidia for faster historical market data processingLSEG, which operates the London Stock Exchange and provides data and analytics, has been expanding its offerings to support diverse demand ...14 Oct, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Does sound sell? Dolby’s Javier Foncillas on taking audio from phones and cars to smart glassesMeta has announced its AI glasses that enable audio capture in Dolby Atmos for sharing on social media, enhancing user experiences. Dolby i...13 Oct, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Meet Armaan Dhanda, who left college at 22 to turn microbes into tiny factories, his biotech startup raised $2.6 millionDhanda co-founded the company with Samyak Baid, and they met at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The main approach of the busine...13 Oct, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
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