In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
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...
In 1930, a 3M engineer testing cellophane made a clear strip that sealed better than glue: It led to the creation of Scotch tapeIn the bustling innovation hub of 3M during the late 1920s, Richard Gurley Drew unveiled a revolutionary product: transparent tape. This cl...
Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...
Grasim Industries shares surge 4% after robust Q4 profit, up 28% YoYGrasim Industries shares saw a significant jump after the company announced robust fourth-quarter earnings and record annual revenue. Growt...
In 1908, Jacques Brandenberger was trying to save a tablecloth when he created something much biggerIn the innovative spirit of the early 20th century, Swiss inventor Jacques Brandenberger stumbled upon cellophane in 1908. This remarkable ...
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
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 ...
You’re Probably Drying Your Towels Wrong - And It’s Ruining Them FasterHarsh drying methods, particularly high heat in tumble dryers, significantly damage towel fibers, leading to brittleness and reduced lifesp...
Why Your Freshly Washed Sheets Don’t Feel Soft Anymore And What No One Tells You About Drying ThemYour bed sheets might be losing their softness because of how you dry them. Overdrying, a common mistake, damages fabric fibers, making the...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
For the First Time Ever: Scientists Watch Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Build Cell Walls in Real Time!Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer, is utilized to make a wide range of products like clothes and paper. Also, it helps in filtration ...
Birla Cellulose wins the National Innovative and Sustainable Supply Chain awardBirla Cellulose, part of the Aditya Birla Group that produces manmade cellulosic fibre (MMCF), has emerged as a winner in the first edition...
Cellulose nanogenerators may power medical implantsSince cellulose is non-toxic, the researchers said the device could potentially be implanted in the body and harvest its internal stretches...
Stronger, tougher paper may lead to flexible electronicsThe researchers explored the mechanical properties of cellulose, the most abundant renewable bio-resource on Earth.
- Grasim Industries to set up two greenfield cellulose projects
Aditya Birla Group's umbrella brand for its range of cellulosic fibres Birla Cellulose plans to set up two greenfield projects at Rs 1,600 ...
- Birla Cellulose eyes retail market
Birla Cellulose, the fibre business of the AV Birla group and a division of group flagship Grasim, is targeting the retail market through a...