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17-year-old student turns food waste into biodegradable paper towels: How his innovative project could give everyday waste a new purposeA student delved into the innovative world of biodegradable paper towels made from food waste. By harnessing cellulose fibers found in disc...- No plastic, only coconut leaves: Bengaluru Christ University professor builds Rs 70 crore business by making eco-friendly straws, products are exported to 25 countriesFollowing a chance discovery, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru has pioneered eco-friendly, plastic-free straws made f...
- Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
- 10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawaterA 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occ...
- Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
- Quote of the day by Robert Redford: "Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on happiness, gratitude, resilience, purpose, emotional strength, and why the smallest moments often create the richest life by the legendary American actor, filmmaker, and Sundance founderQuote of the day by Robert Redford: Robert Redford’s quote, "Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in moments, and that’...
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...
- Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...
- Psychology says people who always choose the backseat of the bus are not hiding, they may be looking for more control and privacyPsychology suggests that people who consistently choose the back seat of a bus may be influenced by a combination of psychological preferen...
- Quote of the day by Richard Branson: ‘Life is too short to be unhappy. As soon as something stops being fun, it is…’ - An inspiring life lesson on finding joy and embracing change by billionaire businessmanQuote of the day: Richard Branson reminds us that life is too brief to remain unhappy, encouraging people to let go and move forward. The b...
- Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
- A ball of aluminum foil can solve your most annoying laundry problem. How to use it in your dryerTightly crumpled aluminum foil balls can effectively reduce static cling in laundry loads. These reusable balls act as conductors, discharg...
- India's first hydrogen-powered train is ready: PM Modi likely to inaugurate it on July 17; Check route, speed & featuresIndia is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark green init...
- Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to boost commercial vehicle scrappingAshok Leyland has joined forces with Rosmerta Recycling to streamline the scrapping of old commercial vehicles across India. This partnersh...
- Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
- Psychology says people who keep their AC or thermostat at a fixed temperature may crave control and predictabilityWhy do some people refuse to change their thermostat settings? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to routine, cognitive efficiency...
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
- Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
- Could this new spirulina finally give vegans the vitamin B12 they have been waiting for? Scientists say this breakthrough may change plant-based nutrition foreverFor years, vitamin B12 has remained one of the biggest challenges in vegan nutrition. Now, a breakthrough in active B12 spirulina could cha...
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