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
Why your summer tomatoes cost so muchTomato prices have surged due to severe weather in Florida and Mexico. Consumers face higher costs for this summer staple.
13 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Brazil's hunt for World Cup No. 6 leaves coach under more pressure than the nation's presidentBrazil, aiming for a record sixth World Cup title under Carlo Ancelotti, faces Morocco in their opener. Despite a long title drought since ...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD issues red alert as thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds batter regionDelhi-NCR experienced cooler temperatures and relief from heatwave conditions following a second consecutive night of rain, thunderstorms, ...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threatScientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, mark...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Delhi weather turns violent: 120 kmph winds, dust storm, heavy rainfall trigger flight chaos; IMD warns of more stormsDelhi Weather Update Today: Delhi and NCR experienced a dramatic weather shift as a 120 kmph dust storm turned skies brown, followed by int...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Delhi weather: 120 kmph winds batter capital, flights operations affectedDelhi experienced a powerful dust storm on Tuesday evening, with Palam weather station recording wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, a record no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad weather today: Temperatures may touch 42°C, rain likely this week. Check IMD forecastDelhi will see clear skies and high temperatures this week. Thunderstorms and light rain are expected from June 11. The monsoon is predicte...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Extreme heat and high humidity expected across several venues in North America; poses risk to players and spectatorsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is set to face extreme heat. Several host cities, especially in the southern United States, will l...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Delhi gets relief from heat as IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms over weekendDelhi woke up to pleasant weather on Saturday. The minimum temperature was 26.4 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Monsoon in Tamil Nadu: IMD warns of heavy rain in 22 districts; Chennai to face intense heat and humidityTamil Nadu faces a stark weather divide this week. Western and southern districts are bracing for heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty win...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in EuropeBritain and Western Europe are facing an intense spring heatwave. Temperatures have broken century-old records in the UK. Several drownings...
27 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST