IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Techie kept getting migraines every Saturday. Top neurologist points to one hidden reasonA Hyderabad neurologist revealed how a software engineer's Saturday migraines stemmed from caffeine withdrawal, not coffee itself. His rout...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Psychology says we fall for partners who exhibit our traumatic childhood experiences: 5 reasons explained by John BowlbyPsychology says many individuals are naturally attracted to partners who mirror emotional dynamics they experienced during childhood. These...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
MHT CET PCM result 2026 expected soon at cetcell.mahacet.org; check how to download scorecard, direct link, CAP counselling process and moreMHT CET PCM Result 2026 is expected soon. Candidates can download scorecards via candidate login. The scorecard will detail subject-wise an...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Anupam Rasayan becomes world's first to make ETFA using flow chemistryAnupam Rasayan India Ltd has achieved a global first by commercialising Ethyl trifluoroacetate production using its unique continuous flow ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
His father drove an e-rickshaw. Family income was below Rs 1 lakh. Boy from Rajasthan reveals how he cracked IIT JEE Advanced: ‘Started studying before 6:00 am…’Hailing from a remote Rajasthan village with an annual family income below Rs 1 lakh, Inderjeet overcame poverty and poor infrastructure to...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who are in multiple situationships but no meaningful relationship may be chasing something deeper than romanceResearch consistently indicates that strong, lasting relationships are built on vulnerability, trust, reliability and emotional openness. T...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake GenevaFrance and Switzerland are implementing strict security measures for the upcoming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. A demonstration in Geneva o...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done...” a lesson on pursuing excellenceQuote of the Day: Marie Curie's enduring quote highlights the importance of looking ahead. It suggests true progress stems from focusing on...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
American Proverb of the Day: “Don’t marry without love, but don’t love without…— Life lessons on compatibility, logic, clarity, awareness and why love alone doesn’t make a relationship workAmerican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Don’t marry without love, but don’t love without reason.” The saying reflects the im...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
MHT CET 2026 PCB Result Link: Check how to download scorecard from cetcell.mahacet.org, what's nextMHT CET 2026 PCB result: The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 results for the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology stream. Can...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Supreme Court issues notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination resultThe SC has taken up a case involving a Saudi Arabian student. He seeks his Class 12 improvement exam results from the CBSE. The court has i...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST