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In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
Over 11,000 people evacuated ahead of missile test in Odisha's CandipurResidents of Balasore district in Odisha were temporarily evacuated ahead of a scheduled missile test by DRDO. Over 11,000 people from 11 h...
Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after US strikes: State mediaUS strikes on two reservoirs in Sirik, Iran, have left 20,000 residents without drinking water amid extreme heat. The attacks, in retaliati...
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....
Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
Want to lose weight? Influencer who shed 55 kg reveals the 7 foods she gave upFitness influencer Dolly shared her weight loss journey, revealing that eliminating seven food categories helped her reduce calorie intake ...
Anand Mahindra fascinated by this Indian city where people can drink water straight from tap; explains why they don't need RO purifiers or bottled waterAnand Mahindra Puri water story: Puri, a coastal city in India, now offers tap water safe for direct consumption. This achievement stems fr...
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
No degree, no startup, just water: Man makes Rs 80,000 a month selling Rs 5-per-litre chilled RO water during heatwave. Simple business idea wins praiseViral business idea: A viral video showcases a young entrepreneur selling chilled RO water from a battery-powered rickshaw. He delivers pur...
The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...
As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...
No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
Mekedatu dam row: TVK mortgaged Tamil Nadu rights by offering RS seat to Congress, says BJPThe Bharatiya Janata Party has criticized the Tamil Nadu government. They allege the state's rights on the Mekedatu dam project were compro...
Ahmedabad water contamination: 50 take ill with diarrhoea and vomiting, nine residential societies affected in Ghatlodia areaResidents of Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, fell ill after contaminated water from a drainage system entered their drinking supply after . Fifty peo...
In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
Railways renews push for installing Atmospheric Water GeneratorsIndian Railways has renewed its push to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in water-scarce areas, asking zones, production units an...
Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave reliefMann Ki Baat Episode 134: During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's diverse traditional s...