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India’s food safety rules are giving restaurants heartburn: It’s the process, not just the product- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak killed 29 people in Philadelphia in 1976; a new outbreak has now hit South Bronx. Check symptoms, treatment and prevention
- In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system
- Researchers crushed mussel, cockle and oyster shells collected from a Dublin beach and added them to polluted water; the experiment cleaned the water while recovering valuable metalsA team of researchers discovered that discarded seashells have the ability to purify water by removing rare earth metals. Among various she...11 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy in the US recalled over possible salmonella contaminationTwo dog supplements have been recalled in the United States for potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects specific lot numbers...09 Sep, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in building collapses, fires and falls into pits and manholes: Govt dataNearly 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in incidents involving building collapses, fires, and falls into pits and manholes...09 Sep, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- Ants in your sugar jar? Try these easy home remedies to get rid of them and prevent them from coming backStore sugar in sealed containers to ward off pesky ants. Utilizing bay leaves and cloves can also help keep these pests at bay. Quick clean...08 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in MumbaiThe Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC ...08 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Before throwing away a 'dead' AA, AAA batteries, try this simple eraser trick; it can restore a better connectionThat little rubber eraser sitting on your desk may have an unexpected use: cleaning battery contacts and helping devices get the remaining ...08 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- What’s really in your fast-food soda? A US study tested over 90 beverages; what they found raises hygiene questionsThe taste of restaurant fountain drinks can vary significantly due to several factors, particularly the cleanliness of the equipment. Studi...05 Sep, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Deeper digs, community care: Indian tunnel rescue team accelerates Chilime operations with Nepal ArmyAn Indian tunnel rescue team is working with the Nepal Army to drain the Chilime tunnel. Specialist personnel are digging deeper into the s...05 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- How to remove bad odors from car mats: This simple baking soda trick can helpCar floor mats can accumulate unpleasant odors due to dirt and moisture. To naturally combat these smells, use baking soda, which effective...03 Sep, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- NASA satellites compared the Aral Sea between 2000 and 2014; river diversion left its eastern basin as exposed desertNASA's satellite images illustrate a dramatic transformation of the Aral Sea from 2000 to 2014, driven by the diversion of rivers for agric...02 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal floodHopes are fading for thousands missing in Nepal's flash floods. Authorities reported, as of September 2, over 1,050 fatalities and nearly 4...02 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- You don't use unwashed glasses then why drink straight from cold-drink cans? Food-safety guidance says cleaning it is very importantDrinking a cold drink straight from the can is a common habit, especially when the beverage is already chilled and there is no glass around...02 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- In 2012, Arizona listed Miller Creek as impaired by E. coli from human waste. 8 years later, Prescott groups built a public restroom, cutting E. coli levels by 13%Miller Creek in Prescott, Arizona, was placed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list in 2012 because of E. coli contamination associate...02 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Walmart mangoes recalled over Salmonella risk: Check affected states, what to do and moreHundreds of mangoes sold at Walmart stores have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination concerns. Importer Panorama Produce issued th...01 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 1913, lead turned Picher, Oklahoma, from farmland into a town of about 14,000; by 2010, only 20 residents remained, and chat piles covered parts of Ottawa CountyPicher, a small town in northeast Oklahoma, transformed into a mining hub after the lead and zinc discovery in 1913. However, this rapid gr...01 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warningCyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and near...28 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
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