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
Textile sector: Time for a relook as tariff tantrum may soon be history? 5 textile stocks with upside potential of up to 27%The Indian textile and apparel sector has had a stressful year. The US tariffs disrupted orders to the sector’s largest market, squeezed ma...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
The easy cleaning trick making dusty baseboards easier to manageA popular social media cleaning hack involves using dryer sheets on baseboards to reduce dust adherence by neutralizing static electricity....
08 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
NCLAT sets aside CCI's Rs 301.6-cr penalty on Grasim Industries, directs fresh hearingThe appellate tribunal NCLAT has overturned a Rs 301.6-crore penalty against Grasim Industries. The fair trade regulator CCI must now hear ...
05 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Why Getting Rid of Clothes Can Make Your Mornings Surprisingly FasterDecluttering your wardrobe can significantly streamline your morning routine by reducing decision paralysis caused by too much choice. This...
02 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
The One Thing in Your Bedroom That Quietly Collects Moisture All NightYour bed becomes a moisture zone each night. Breathing and sweating release water, trapped by bedding. This increases bedroom humidity, lea...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
The Laundry Habit That’s Secretly Damaging Your ClothesYour clothes wear out more from washing than from wearing. Hot water and long cycles damage fabrics and release microfibers. Hard water als...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
The Ice Cube Trick People Swear By for Carpet Dents Actually Has Science Behind ItFurniture dents on carpets are a common problem. A simple ice cube method can effectively lift flattened carpet fibers. Moisture from melti...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
The Surprising Reason Your Clothes Might Be Shedding More Than You ThinkLaundry habits can harm the environment. Washing synthetic clothes releases tiny plastic fibers called microfibers into our water. These fi...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Best Dog beds for big dogs to ensure your furry friend’s comfort and relaxationFinding the perfect bed for your large dog can be a challenge, as their size and unique needs require extra consideration for comfort and s...
14 Oct, 2024, 04.28 AM IST
IIT Delhi incubated startup Sanfe launches reusable sanitary padsWith the increasing amount of plastic waste created by the sanitary pads, Sanfe has developed reusable pads.
20 Aug, 2019, 04.18 PM IST
Applied DNA Sciences collaborates with GHCL and RIL for recycled PET bedding productsFully source-verified, recycled polyethylene terephthalate is the clear plastic best known for packaging bottled water, and is the most wid...
30 Jan, 2018, 08.29 PM IST
SISPA: Mills to stop sales and delivery of yarns for one weekSISPA have decided not to sell or deliver yarns for one week to avoid the traders from creating a situation to source yarn at lower prices.
11 Aug, 2015, 05.12 PM IST
Budget 2012: Duties on fibres should be brought down to 4%, says FICCIThe duty differential between cotton and synthetics continues, even though Polyester today is the fabric of 'Aam Aadami', said FICCI.
28 Feb, 2012, 10.50 AM IST