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Sundar Pichai recalls his love story with wife, Anjali, says getting a job at Google was easier than proposing to her. Who is Anjali Haryani? A look at her education and careerDecades before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google, he was a student at IIT Kharagpur. That’s where he met his now-wife, Anjali Haryani....
In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...
In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...
5-acre farm, Rs 30 lakh annual profit: Maharashtra engineer quits US MNC job to grow organic moringa. ‘My work was good, but I enjoyed being on the farm’A mechanical engineer from Maharashtra walked away from his multinational US-based job to pursue organic moringa farming. Returning to his ...
For over a 100 years, diamonds were considered incapable of producing electricity — one new experiment in Hong Kong has changed thatScientists have discovered ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity. This occurs when these flexible diamond films are mechanic...
Karnataka CM's panel clears Rs 29,679 crore investment proposals, projects to create 66,360 jobsKarnataka's Chief Minister approved nine new investment proposals totaling Rs 25,710 crore. These projects are expected to generate over 64...
In 2025, Monash researchers developed a self-adaptive microporous ceramic; daytime cooling reached 19.5°C below ambient while nighttime overcooling was limited to 3.3°CScientists have unveiled an innovative ceramic designed for passive radiative cooling applications. This advanced material efficiently lowe...
Two Turkish-flagged ships collide off Istanbul, one believed to have sunkTwo Turkish commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its ten crew members. Coast g...
Auto industry must focus on design, domestic value addition for e-mobility transition: H D KumaraswamyUnion Minister H D Kumaraswamy urged the automotive industry to prioritize design and domestic value addition. He emphasized that India's e...
From the ashes of bear-market: Over 125 smallcap stocks soar up to 300% from 52-week lowsSmallcap stocks have shown a stunning revival after hitting recent lows, with numerous companies experiencing value increases over double t...
Coal India bets ₹50,000 crore on life beyond coal; goes big on gasification, critical mineralsCoal India is investing nearly fifty thousand crore rupees in coal gasification projects. The company is also actively seeking overseas cri...
In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...
In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Río reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuelA Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant...
Bank credit to industry rises 20 percent in July: RBI dataBank credit to industry grew by twenty percent in July, while agriculture advances expanded faster. Non-food bank credit saw nineteen point...
Mahindra Aerostructures bags contract to manufacture parts for Airbus A320 planeMahindra Aerostructures will manufacture and supply fuselage skins for Airbus A320 aircraft. These components will cover the rear fuselage ...
20 stocks, 100% returns: How retail investors tapped a multibagger wave in deeper Indian marketRetail investors enjoyed impressive returns by picking specific stocks wisely. Over the last year, numerous companies showcased returns exc...
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
HCLTech, Wacker Chemie establish global capability centre in PuneThe collaboration marks an expansion of the existing strategic partnership between the two entities. HCLTech will leverage its expertise in...
Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...