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Many people only use coffee filters for brewing, but cleaning experts say they can wipe glass and mirrors without leaving behind the loose fibers that paper towels sometimes doPaper towels shed fibers, leaving lint on mirrors due to their soft construction. Coffee filters possess longer fibers which bond together,...- Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Niño threat is far from overIndia’s southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, ...
- Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...
- Psychology says people whose bodies start itching just as they try to sleep aren't imagining it, the brain may be amplifying normal sensationsPsychology suggests that people who feel sudden itching sensations in their bodies just before sleep aren't feeling something abnormal, it ...
- Eight water bodies to come up in Delhi ridge to boost groundwater rechargeEight water bodies will be developed in Delhi's central and southern ridge areas. This initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and ...
- Thali costs rose by 5% in June on higher tomato, onion, LPG pricesHome-cooked thali costs increased in June due to higher vegetable and fuel prices. Tomato and onion prices saw significant year-on-year inc...
- Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winterA powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming m...
- E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI reportIndia has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-w...
- Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...
- Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
- This man started growing cluster beans after losing faith in market vegetables. Today, he grows 150 varieties at homeVijay Sharma transformed a small home garden into a thriving 1,500-square-foot oasis, proving that fresh produce is accessible to all. His ...
- Without Piroctone Olamine your anti-dandruff shampoo might be doing more harm than goodMalassezia Globosa, is a naturally occurring fungus that causes dandruff, itching, redness and scalp inflammation. External triggers make t...
- El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
- Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp: Why scalp care should be your first haircare stepWe spend a lot of time thinking about our hair: the right conditioner, the right oil, the right treatment. But the thing that actually dete...
- How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
- What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
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