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From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffee- After losing her father during COVID, a Delhi University graduate took charge of family business. Later found fame through viral videos. Now, Dharna Durga stole the show in new Netflix movie
- 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 air
- 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...03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- In 1844, Horace Wells watched a laughing-gas stunt hide pain in plain sight, and it wasn’t just a party trick: It changed anesthesiaPicture the year 1844: a dentist named Horace Wells observes a surreal scene where a man inhaling nitrous oxide, famed for inducing laughte...30 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Coal minister flags unregulated expansion of online pharmaciesUnion minister G Kishan Reddy has written to the health minister about concerns over online pharmacies. These platforms are accused of deep...27 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...20 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Bayer bets big on 'self-care' market to deepen India playGlobal pharma major Bayer is significantly expanding its consumer healthcare presence in India, targeting the burgeoning self-care market e...20 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- In 1938, Roy Plunkett investigated a blocked gas cylinder during routine lab work: The waxy residue inside became Teflon and reshaped industrial chemistryThe year was 1938 when a gas cylinder unexpectedly jammed, leading chemist Roy Plunkett to stumble upon a curious white material. This rema...18 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- How a failed refrigeration experiment unexpectedly led to the discovery of TeflonThe year was 1938 when a moment of accidental brilliance occurred in the lab of chemist Roy Plunkett, leading to the discovery of polytetra...15 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- Metal in your ordinary kitchen foil could soon replace some of world’s most expensive metals like platinum & palladium: Here’s what researchers have foundResearchers from King's College London and Trinity College Dublin have developed a new aluminium compound called cyclotrialumane that could...12 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
- In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler heated a simple chemical salt, and accidentally changed organic chemistry foreverIn 1828, Friedrich Wöhler made a groundbreaking discovery. He synthesized urea, an organic compound, from inorganic materials in his lab. T...06 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Success quote of the day by the American businesswoman Estée Lauder: “Most good ideas sparkle in simplicity, so much so that everyone wonders why no one ever did it before” — Advice on innovation, creativity, business success, and how to build a brand by the co-founder of The Estée Lauder CompaniesSuccess quote of the day by the American businesswoman Estée Lauder: “Most good ideas sparkle in simplicity, so much so that everyone wonde...06 May, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: “Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they’ll become....” Can your habits predict your future? Discover Iron Lady’s secret psychological blueprint to master your thoughts, fix daily mistakes, and unlock a hidden destinyMargaret Thatcher quote of the day: Your mind is a silent architect. Margaret Thatcher knew that a single thought, repeated, becomes a land...30 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Alfred Nobel: 'A heart can no more be forced to love than a...'—Inspiring quotes by the legendary Swedish chemist and inventor who also founded the Nobel PrizesQuote of the Day: Alfred Nobel's quote on love, comparing it to digestion, emphasizes that emotions cannot be forced. This reflects his lif...24 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- It's not just America; China's top scientists are dying mysteriously and nobody is talkingUnease grips China as several top scientists, many in sensitive defense fields, have died under mysterious circumstances. While official re...23 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- The Laundry Habit That’s Secretly Damaging Your ClothesYour clothes wear out more from washing than from wearing. Hot water and long cycles damage fabrics and release microfibers. Hard water als...23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- The Right Way To Store Shoes So They Don’t Wear Out Twice As FastYour favourite shoes can last much longer with simple storage adjustments. Bad storage causes chemical breakdown and material weakening. Ke...22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
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