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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...
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
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...
In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
The hidden Rs 9,000 crore business behind India’s water purifier boomIndia's water purifier market is evolving beyond just selling machines. Companies are now focusing on the lucrative service sector, includi...
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...
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...
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...
Where does the Grand Canyon's water really come from? Scientists explore hidden cavesResearchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's hidden cave systems to understand how Roaring Springs, a vital water source, functions. This pro...
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recoveredA chemical tank rupture in Washington state has claimed 11 lives. Crews recovered the bodies of nine missing people on Saturday. The tank c...
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
Are immunity boosters secretly helping the body fight cancer too? New Vitamin C research reveals a surprising reduction in cancer-linked risksVitamin C supplements may reduce cancer risk linked to processed meat nitrates, according to new cancer research from the University of Wat...
Water purifier maker Kent RO delays IPO as Mideast war dents sentimentKent RO Systems has postponed its stock market debut. The Indian water purifier maker cites global market volatility, worsened by the Iran ...
How to get streak-free mirrors like hotels without using vinegarAchieve a streak-free hotel-quality mirror at home with a simple DIY solution. Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, and a drop of dish soap,...
The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from waterThree Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from...
NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollutionThe National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious ev...
Why experts recommend spraying vinegar around your toilet every weekA common bathroom cleaning oversight is the toilet base. Bacteria accumulate in grout lines and seams. White vinegar offers a simple fix. S...