It's safe to wash, dry reusable cloth masks; they may be effective up to a year, says studyLayering a cotton mask on top of a surgical mask provides more protection than cloth alone.
11 Sep, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
A 3D-printed mask that attacks coronavirusA Pune-based startup in collaboration with Technology Development Board (TDB) of the department of science and technology has developed a s...
15 Jun, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
More than 1.5 bn masks made their way into the world's oceans in 2020. It's a deadly hazard for wildlifeSingle-use surgical masks can take hundreds of years to decompose.
12 Jan, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
IIT Bombay steps up Covid-19 related R&D projectsThe IIT is working in coordination with government departments. Some of these solutions have been launched while others are in the pipeline...
10 Nov, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Max Edusol MD dresses up to impress himself, has lockdown outfits for various occasionsSujay Jairaj shares his lockdown wear and how it helps him work better amidst the pandemic.
27 Oct, 2020, 05.50 PM IST
Inner-wear brand VIP Clothing launches masks for frontline workers in response to vocal-for-local driveUnder this new venture, the company will produce 3-5 lakh units of masks per month and take it to Tier 1 and 2 cities. To extend its reach,...
04 Sep, 2020, 08.08 PM IST
Big global demand for fashion masks: Textile producersIndian textile manufacturers, who lost almost their entire summer exports business, are now flooded with enquires about immediate supplies ...
11 May, 2020, 10.56 AM IST
Masks to help fashion brands beat pandemic bluesSeveral apparel makers and fast-moving consumer goods companies had earlier stepped up to produce medical-grade masks as a philanthropic ac...
09 May, 2020, 12.21 AM IST
Government to rope in IITs as mask becomes a mustThe textiles ministry is in talks with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to develop a standardised and affordable product with qua...
22 Apr, 2020, 12.20 AM IST
Made from cloth for employees' uniforms, Northern Railways to deliver its first order of 2,000 masksWith the government making wearing of masks mandatory in public and at the workplace, these come at a cost Rs 5.94 each against the market ...
21 Apr, 2020, 03.29 PM IST
Army steps in with its innovations to help govt prevent virus spreadThese technologies –– most of which have been validated by major army hospitals –– include an “anti-aerosolization box” that has helped doc...
16 Apr, 2020, 12.17 PM IST
A welcome move: Anita Dongre to make masks to support India’s fight against Covid-19 pandemicThe cotton masks will be reusable, washable and sustainable.
14 Apr, 2020, 06.50 PM IST
Indian designers begin producing cloth masksAs authorities across the world urge people to wear masks to slow the spread of Covid-19, the House of Anita Dongre has said it has begun p...
14 Apr, 2020, 02.12 PM IST
It’s better to use at least home-made masks: GovtAccording to an advisory issued by the health ministry, people who are not suffering from medical conditions or having breathing difficulti...
06 Apr, 2020, 07.36 AM IST
Amid outbreak, Health Ministry recommends homemade face masksAccording to an advisory issued by health ministry people who are not suffering from medical conditions or having breathing difficulties ma...
04 Apr, 2020, 10.58 AM IST
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India pledges Rs 1 cr for setting up 1,100 beds treatment facility for coronavirus patientsThe company will also donate over 35,000 sanitisers to hospitals in Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad.
03 Apr, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
COVID-19: Govt's scientific advisor issues manual for homemade masks, says they are 70% effectiveReducing the chances of inhaling the virus by wearing a protective mask cleaned thoroughly using a combination of approaches that use heat,...
31 Mar, 2020, 05.23 PM IST