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Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...26 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST- Flipkart Minutes overtakes Swiggy Instamart in dark stores across top 10 citiesThe gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business even as established players contin...26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 1953, Britain detonated an atomic bomb in Australia, sending a mysterious black mist across the desert before a secret programme began testing children’s bones for radiationDuring the Cold War, Britain undertook covert nuclear tests in Australia, leading to hazardous radioactive fallout termed the Black Mist th...26 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive seasonCompanies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, a...26 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
- In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...24 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Horizon Industrial Parks shares list flat at IPO price of Rs 60 on BSE, NSEHorizon Industrial Parks made a muted stock market debut on Monday, with shares listing nearly flat at Rs 59.65 on the BSE against an IPO p...24 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- 'Tukaram Mundhe approved eatery': Harsh Goenka says forget Michelin stars as Maharashtra FDA chief’s strict food safety checks take social media by stormTukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's FDA commissioner, has been making waves on social media with his strict approach to food safety. His inspecti...23 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- This Walnut hack effortlessly erases wood furniture scratches with no hassle, but there's a catch; follow step-by-step guide to avoid ruining your decorMinor wooden furniture damage can be fixed using a simple walnut. The natural oils in nuts act as a wood stain and conditioner. Rubbing the...22 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Walmart sees Q3 growth hit as Flipkart shifts Big Billion Days saleWalmart expects Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sales event moving from Q3 to Q4 to weigh about 100 basis points on growth next quarter. The co...20 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- Babycare quick commerce startup Peeko raises $7 millionBabycare rapid delivery platform Peeko has raised $7 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures to expand its business, technology...20 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Amazon Seller Services’ revenue rises 15% to Rs 34,967 crore in FY26Most of the revenue of Amazon Seller Services is from third-party seller services, subscriptions (including Amazon Prime), and other market...18 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- Swiggy expands leadership across businesses as quick commerce competition heats upHimavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer (CGPO) of Instamart, while Nitesh Garg has been appointed the chief te...18 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Order it, pack it and deliver it: Q-commerce cos plan to bring large electronics orders home in 30 minsQuick commerce firms are engaging with manufacturers to boost sales of large appliances. Established e-commerce players are also striving f...15 Aug, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Infra.Market’s backdoor listing; Honasa posts record profitInfra.Market is set to enter the public markets through a reverse merger with Shalimar Paints. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...13 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
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