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Reliance targets 40 billion units of green power annually; battery gigafactory to commission first phase this yearReliance Industries aims for 40 billion units of green electricity annually, powering its Kutch hub. The company is scaling its battery cel...
Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
West Bengal police signs MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University to train police in cybercrime, AI surveillanceWest Bengal police is modernizing its forces through a new agreement with Rashtriya Raksha University. This collaboration will provide adva...
Psychology suggests people who clean as they cook are practicing small self-control loops that change how calmly they handle busy daysA messy kitchen can prolong stress, according to research linking clutter to higher cortisol levels. The 'clean as you go' habit, however, ...
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
Rs 2 lakh monthly expenses, no work after 5 pm, peaceful weekends: Indian man compares how life in Poland differs from IndiaAn Indian man living in Warsaw, Poland, has gone viral for detailing his affordable lifestyle. His monthly expenses, totaling around Rs 2 l...
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
Psychology says women who clean their house before the cleaning lady arrives aren’t being irrational, but their brain may be responding to a different pressurePsychology suggests that this behavior is rarely the result of simple irrationality. More often, it stems from a combination of impression ...
Psychology says adults who apologize for their home the moment a guest arrives aren't anxious hosts; they learned it by watching their mothers brace for every doorbellMany people apologize for their homes upon a guest's arrival. This habit often stems from observing mothers who felt judged on household cl...
Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
Adani Green to commission 14 GWh battery storage at Khavda by fiscal year-end to cut clean energy wastageAdani Green Energy is building a massive 14 gigawatt-hour battery storage system in Khavda, Gujarat. This project aims to prevent the wasta...
Is this ₹30,000 Bengaluru 2 BHK real? Viral apartment tour with luxury amenities leaves internet in disbelief, watch videoA video tour of a spacious 2 BHK apartment in East Bengaluru has gone viral. The resident showcases a bright home with a well-designed kitc...
AC running all day at 18°C but your room still hot? 9 hacks to help you solve this summer heatwave problemAC hacks: When your air conditioner struggles to cool, don't just lower the thermostat. Dirty filters, blocked outdoor units, and poor insu...
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...