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In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approves Rs150 Cr assistance for India's first private hybrid 2G ethanol project in UPThis initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering e...
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
Japan is launching a world-first Hydrogen power engine, and it could change energy foreverJapan's latest energy breakthrough could make the path to cleaner power much easier than many expected. Instead of replacing existing syste...
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEFGlobal energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India ...
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-...
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...
Avaada targets 17.7 GW renewable energy capacity within two yearsAvaada Group is set to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity. The company plans to add 10.5 gigawatts over the next two years....
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energyIndian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sus...
Inox Wind inks MoU with Inox Clean to supply 1,500 MW wind turbinesInox Wind Limited has entered into an initial agreement with Inox Clean Energy. This pact will see Inox Wind supply 1,500 megawatts of wind...
India, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
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...
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...