Why Some DIYers Are Putting Chalk in Their Toolboxes and Swearing by ItRust is a common problem for home mechanics. Many are now using plain chalk to absorb moisture and protect their tools. Chalk's porous natu...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
People Are Putting Rice in Their Closets for a Strange Reason, and It Might Actually WorkFacing closet moisture issues? Many are turning to uncooked rice in bowls as a surprisingly simple, inexpensive fix. While effective for mi...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Where aircraft go when they need a safe haven – or to die. As the Gulf war draws attention to ‘boneyards’, where does India stand?Wars, pandemics, and airspace closures have created a lucrative, if niche, global industry: Specialised airports, called aircraft boneyards...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
The Best Place to Store Garlic Most Kitchens Get This WrongForget the fridge! Experts reveal the best way to store garlic for peak flavour and longevity. Cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated spots a...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Himachal CM Sukhu dedicates to state development projects worth Rs 30.70 crHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has dedicated developmental projects worth Rs 30.70 crore to the state, including in...
03 Nov, 2024, 08.57 AM IST
Govt plans big scale radiation processing of onions to prevent shortagesGovernment plans to irradiate onions to create a 1,00,000-tonne buffer stock amidst a projected 16% output decline. Radiation aims to exten...
23 May, 2024, 03.20 PM IST
- Climate Action
Climate science tells us that cumulative emissions, more than the annual rate of emission, are the key control on the eventual peak warming.
20 Sep, 2021, 11.20 PM IST
Gas 'fingerprinting' used to monitor carbon dioxide may reduce emissionsCarbon dioxide emissions from energy generation, in particular coal burning, contribute to the increasing pace of global climate change.
06 Oct, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
Gas 'fingerprinting' used to monitor CO2 may reduce emissionsCarbon dioxide emissions from energy generation, in particular coal burning, contribute to the increasing pace of global climate change.
06 Oct, 2015, 05.53 PM IST
NABARD embarks on pvt sector financing for warehouse, storageNABARD has for the first time opened a lending window to the private sector for creation of warehouse space, cold storages and cold chains.
30 Sep, 2013, 04.07 PM IST
Kashmir chasing one lakh ton CAS capacity by 2015For decades policy makers asking trade and apple producers to improve post-harvest systems in apple did not trigger any result.
02 Sep, 2013, 03.10 PM IST
Asian Development Bank to provide $18.4 million for post harvest facility in GujaratAsian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $18.4 million to Champion Agro to set up cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables focusi...
26 Aug, 2013, 02.57 PM IST
- Concor logistics tying up with Bharti-WalMart
Public sector logistics major Container Corporation of India (Concor) has diversified into back-end retail.
19 Jan, 2008, 12.58 AM IST
- Himachal Govt to set up cold store for apples in Sonepat
To prevent the apple growers of Himachal Pradesh to sell their produce at a throw away price during off season, the Himachal government is ...
03 Oct, 2007, 11.30 AM IST
- Tax sops sought for food processing cos
Hoping to cash in on the pro-agriculture mood in the UPA government, the food processing industry has sought tax breaks for setting up cold...
28 Sep, 2006, 02.32 AM IST
- Food processing industry seeks tax breaks
A strong push is being made by the chambers for this segment in view of the strong and dynamic food industry which is important for diversi...
27 Sep, 2006, 10.03 PM IST
- Voltas signs deal with Netherland firm
Air conditioning and engineering services company, Voltas Ltd has signed an agreement with Netherlands-based Besseling Group to deliver tur...
25 Aug, 2006, 07.10 PM IST