Is your used kitchen oil the future of aviation? Kelantan innovators turn UCO into sustainable jet fuelYour used kitchen oil can also power a jet! These Malaysian innovators are now turning waste into renewable energy - Meet Arjuna Dharma Glo...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Could old tires become roof shingles? How recycled rubber is being turned into roofing materialsA used tire can become the unexpected material for a creative DIY project. Through a partnership with Discount Tire, a small birdhouse was ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Maharashtra imposes minimum 10% water cut in urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16 amid deficient monsoonMaharashtra will enforce a 10 percent reduction in water supply starting October 16 due to insufficient rainfall. The state has prioritized...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: 7 Foods You Should Offer to Ancestors for Shraddha on October 10Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on October 10, 2026, a significant day for honoring ancestors through thoughtful offerings. Families traditional...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
In 1990, Switzerland crushed an old A13 road and reused 66% to 100% of it in new concrete; 20 years later, every recycled test mix was still rated good or very goodNew research highlights the impressive durability of Swiss highways built with recycled concrete over several decades. The A13 motorway too...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
No oven or fancy ingredients: Mumbai nutritionist shares easy apple pie recipe, ready in 15 minutesMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana introduces a delightful no-bake apple pie recipe that's both swift and wholesome. In just 15 minutes, ...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K MishraP K Mishra highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions on global markets and economic vulnerabilities. He mentioned that India is diver...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Fed's Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 riskCook joined a unanimous vote last month at the Fed to raise the policy rate by a quarter of a point to support a "timelier" return of infla...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
India’s fuel demand splits in September as petrol, diesel rise and LPG fallsPetrol and diesel sales increased in September by 7.2% and 4.9% year-on-year, respectively. The rise in petrol consumption was supported by...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025In 1951, an intriguing twist of fate brought Robert Banks and Paul Hogan to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they stumbled upon significant pl...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Haier, Godrej, Blue Star failed to detect fake e-waste recycling claims, India notice showsIndian tax authorities have identified major appliance companies incorrectly claiming tax credits for non-existent e-waste processing servi...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
J B Ecotex files DRHP for Rs 400 crore IPO; OFS of 1.29 crore sharesSurat-based J B Ecotex Ltd has filed its DRHP with SEBI to raise funds through an IPO. The proposed issue comprises a fresh issue of up to ...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Aussies are transforming 40-metre wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. Recycles nearly 90% of used blades instead ending up in landfillsIn a move for sustainability, Sydney surfer Banjo Hunt has begun turning retired wind turbine blades into surfboard fins. This innovative c...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses daily; Oregon recovered 5.9 million pounds of recyclable items in one yearOregon initiated a statewide mattress recycling programme to reduce landfill waste and illegal dumping. In its first year, over 134,000 mat...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST