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China proposes stricter car design, testing rules, including ban on fully hidden door handlesChina has proposed stricter rules for automakers, including a ban on fully hidden door handles, foldable or flexible displays and the use o...
GCCs allocate just 4% of CSR spend to innovation: ReportIn FY25, global capability centres in India ramped up their CSR investments to an impressive Rs 3,661 crore. Yet, only a mere 4% of this fu...
India’s next fertiliser revolution: New-age nutrients to complement conventional fertilisersIndia’s fertiliser strategy must, therefore, evolve from a question of choosing between conventional and new-age fertilisers to one of inte...
Denmark turned a retired wind turbine blade into a bicycle shelter in 2019; 7 years later, it remains a model for circular urban designA wind turbine blade is built to withstand strong winds and generate electricity for years. But what happens when it reaches the end of its...
In 2017, London buses ran partly on coffee; bio-bean turned waste grounds into 6,000 litres of oil, enough to fuel one bus for one year, the firm saysAs a secondary use, London is looking at turning discarded coffee grounds into biofuel for public transport. British start-up bio-bean has ...
- Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusual
Johan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, clai...
Gujarat to turn ocean into next big industry: Rs 100 crore marine biotech corridor planned in Porbandar; seaweed, algae & microbes could soon fuel new business boomAn initiative of the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Department of Science and Technology, the proposed corridor is envisioned...
AI for Sustainability: How businesses can turn environmental goals into measurable resultsAI can help businesses analyse resource use, identify inefficiencies and make better-informed environmental decisions. Yet technical capabi...
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company around household and baby products; its 2021 market debut briefly valued it at nearly $2 billionJessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company after struggling to find safe household and baby products. The company grew rapidly, focusing on...
Energy prices in USA: Electricity to cost the most in five states. Here's why, check listCalifornia-based think tank said there will be more demand for natural gas for electricity because the administration is canceling new wind...
Jaishankar says India-EU FTA will be a "real game changer" for tiesIndia and the European Union are working towards a Free Trade Agreement that aims to strengthen their economic ties. External Affairs Minis...
Rob Walton donates $115 million to Arizona State University for conservation school focused on saving planetArizona State University has secured a groundbreaking $115 million gift to launch the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures. This innov...
European Prize for Women Innovators 2027: Recognition, categories, key dates and application detailsThe 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators is inviting women entrepreneurs and innovators to apply for European recognition of their work...
Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...
Sashakt: Expanding Opportunities Charting the Course for Digital Inclusion at India Mobile Congress 2026The India Mobile Congress 2026 revolves around the innovative theme 'Scale Without Boundaries,' aiming to address the necessity for equitab...
CAFE-III gives auto industry investment clarity, supports cleaner technology adoption: Industry ExpertsIndustry leaders have welcomed India’s CAFE-III norms, saying the five-year framework provides automakers with greater policy certainty for...
Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US?New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automa...
Karan Johar lives in 8,000-square-foot Pali Hill duplex in Mumbai worth Rs 32 crore designed by Gauri Khan that has a wraparound terrace, a bedroom-turned-closet, a glam room and a spacious living areaKaran Johar house tour: The filmmaker's house in Bandra, Mumbai, was redesigned by Gauri Khan into a spacious family-friendly environment. ...
Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
NTPC, EDF sign pact to develop renewable energy projects in IndiaNTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have established a joint venture to develop renewable energy projects. This partnership aims to focus on...