Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's gamesIn Indonesia, a remarkable trend is emerging as adults turn back to their childhoods to combat modern stress. Engaging in traditional child...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 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
China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil marketsChina's fuel demand has unexpectedly dropped significantly, with gasoline and diesel sales falling as consumers shift to electric vehicles ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Fable 5: Anthropic's latest AI model could transform IT, but at a costAnthropic's Fable 5 AI model showcases advanced agentic coding, capable of autonomous complex task completion and outperforming benchmarks....
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Artificial Intelligence no longer speculative technology but an operational reality: Chief Justice of India Surya KantIndia's Chief Justice Surya Kant states artificial intelligence is an operational reality. It presents a major challenge for international ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
India tech jobs decline: AI, US immigration impact recruitmentIndia's technology job market faces its slowest period in over two years. Active tech job openings have dropped significantly. Global uncer...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
9 crypto wallets hold sway over Polymarket's most contested betsA small group of nine anonymous crypto wallets now wield significant power over Polymarket's prediction markets. These wallets control outc...
27 May, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Dull skin? Skincare alone is not enough: Top nutritionist recommends 6 essential nutrients for a natural glowDull skin can be a result of environmental factors and internal imbalances. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights six key nutrients essenti...
24 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Colgate-Palmolive India leans on premium products, advertising to drive growthColgate-Palmolive India is boosting investments in premium products and advertising. The company prioritizes volume-driven growth over marg...
23 May, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
1 fruit, 5 benefits: Top nutritionist shares why having raw amla on an empty stomach can improve overall healthConsuming raw amla on an empty stomach offers significant health benefits, according to nutritionist Lovneet Batra. This practice enhances ...
21 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST