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Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
Qutub Minar’s iconic 1600-year-old iron pillar is still completely rust-free. IITians decode the ancient science behind it’s evergreen surfaceA 1600-year-old iron pillar in New Delhi remains remarkably rust-free, baffling scientists for centuries. Researchers discovered its resili...
Add one spoonful of this simple ingredient to your cleaning water, and your windows could stay cleaner longer than usualWinter's persistent window fog and drips can lead to mold and structural damage. A simple, inexpensive solution gaining traction involves a...
How often should you wash your car? Washing routine to keep your car looking new, alwaysRegular car washing is crucial for protecting your vehicle's paint and preventing rust, especially during winter months. Beyond aesthetics,...
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
How to Maintain Your Fire Pit and Why Ash Buildup Can Be a Hidden Safety RiskBackyard fire pits require regular cleaning. Ash buildup can store heat, causing burns or new fires. It also blocks airflow, leading to exc...
How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season Before Old Grease Ruins FlavorAs summer approaches, experts urge grill owners to clean their barbecues. A deep clean prevents grease buildup, ensuring better food taste ...
Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accidentBoth the Chornobyl site and western Ukraine's two-reactor Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant have been on the flight path of Russian hypersonic K...
India should aim for 100% ethanol blending, says Nitin GadkariIndia aims for 100 percent ethanol blending soon. This move is crucial for energy self-reliance amid global oil market uncertainties. The c...
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...
Nagaland University-led team discovers rare-earth compounds for sustainable corrosion protectionNagaland University researchers have discovered that lanthanide salts, a type of rare-earth compound, can be used as environmentally friend...
Hindustan Zinc advocates galvanisation to prevent corrosion costs, saving 5% of India's GDP annuallyHindustan Zinc is emphasising galvanization to combat corrosion, which significantly impacts India's GDP. The company launched 'ZungKeKhila...
India loses 5-7% of GDP due to corrosion: International Zinc AssociationContinuous Galvanized Rebars are value-added rebars for higher life and low maintenance of infrastructure to provide significant cost savin...
Royal Enfield recalls 15,200 units of three models in overseas markets to replace a brake partThe company is recalling Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 and Himalayan motorcycles after discovering a brake caliper corrosion-related ...
Locally-manufactured cars may face the salt spray testThe road transport and highways ministry wants to make it mandatory for automobile manufacturers to use 70% galvanised steel for car body p...
Government may force automakers to use 70 per cent galvanised steel in car bodyAutomakers in India use only 30% galvanised steel for vehicles to be sold in the domestic market, but the percentage rises to 70% for the s...
Bio-toilets to prevent corrosion of rail tracksDelhi city division to get 3,000 such toilets this year.
- Bio-toilets in trains to prevent track corrosion
With the twin objectives of preventing corrosion of tracks and providing odourless toilets to passengers, railways are replacing existing o...
- CII asks govt to introduce Corrosion Act; cos losing Rs 2lk cr
"Industrial Asset Management needs implementation of corrosion audits, corrosion assessment, and corrosion management," CII said.
- India should have mandatory 'corrosion audit', say experts
India should have mandatory 'Corrosion Audit' in every segment of the industry so that the annual estimated direct loss of over Rs 2 lakh c...