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In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...02 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST- Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: CM Vijay adds 23 more ministers to TVK-led govt, shuffles some portfoliosT.N. Cabinet Expansion Updates: Tamil Nadu's new government has expanded its cabinet. Twenty-three more MLAs joined the State Cabinet. This...21 May, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...08 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
- SCO plans single list of terrorist, separatist and extremist groups banned on territories of member states"In accordance with their national laws and on the basis of consensus, the member states will strive to develop common principles and appro...16 Sep, 2022, 10.37 PM IST
- What are thermobaric weapons? And why should they be banned?Thermobaric weapons are generally deployed as rockets or bombs, and they work by releasing fuel and explosive charges. Different fuels can ...03 Mar, 2022, 12.59 PM IST
- Pakistan re-elected to chemical weapons watchdog OPCW’s executive councilThe Executive Council is the principal policy-making organ of the Hague-based OPCW, which is responsible for supervising the effective impl...04 Dec, 2021, 04.02 PM IST
- Resolution tabled by India in UNGA to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs adopted by consensusAccording to sources, through its annual resolution, India has urged greater international co-operation to prevent terrorists from acquirin...05 Nov, 2020, 11.29 PM IST
- Report: Most exporters do little to prevent foreign briberyBerlin-based Transparency International said only four of 47 countries _ the U.S., U.K., Switzerland and Israel, making up 16.5% of global ...13 Oct, 2020, 11.22 AM IST
- Delhi Police prohibits flying of UAVs, hot air balloons till Independence DayThe Delhi Police has prohibited the flying of “sub-conventional aerial platforms” over Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day celebratio...31 Jul, 2020, 04.50 PM IST
- Need for dialogue among states possessing nuclear weapons: IndiaIndia said it has consistently supported negotiation in the 'Conference on Disarmament' of a comprehensive nuclear weapons convention to pr...12 Jul, 2018, 11.39 AM IST
- Narrow national interests obstructing disarmament work: IndiaIndia also observed that the recent missile tests conducted by North Korea has added to the complexities of disarmament and non-proliferati...10 Oct, 2017, 11.47 AM IST
- Pakistan says not bound by treaty on prohibition of nuclear weaponsForeign Office (FO) said that the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted by a vote on July 7 did not fulfil these essential cond...07 Aug, 2017, 04.57 PM IST
- IT platform to monitor child labour rehabilitation projectThe platform, named Pencil, will help in monitoring the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) which is for rehabilitation of child and adole...18 Jun, 2017, 01.15 PM IST
- India to ratify 2 International Labour Organization conventions on child labourAccording to the 2001 census, there were 12.6 million child workers between the ages of 5 and 14 in India. In 2011, this number fell to 4.3...05 Jun, 2017, 11.37 AM IST
- Bill to amend Chemical Weapons Convention Act gets Par nodParliament today passed a bill that prohibits transfer of specified toxic chemicals is not party to the Chemical Weapons Convention.30 Aug, 2012, 04.34 PM IST
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