Why Your Room Still Smells Bad After Cleaning, And Its Hidden ReasonHomes often smell musty even after cleaning. This is due to hidden biofilms created by bacteria. These microbes trap nutrients and moisture...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
The 10-Minute Night Habit That Keeps Your Home Smelling Fresh All DayA simple 10-minute nighttime routine can significantly improve indoor air quality, combating stale odors common in modern, energy-efficient...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
India turns the tables on China: The great supply chain flip beginsIndia's electronics sector is transforming. For years, the country assembled products using imported parts. Now, Indian companies are expor...
17 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Is the Nancy Guthrie case update 2026 revealing a simpler truth than investigators suggest— here’s what new evidence, surveillance footage, and ransom clues revealThe Nancy Guthrie case update 2026 now centers on one hard fact: an 84-year-old vanished, and confirmed blood evidence was found at her hom...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Why a Bowl of Vinegar Can Reduce Smoke Smell IndoorsSmoke odors linger due to particles clinging to surfaces. While air fresheners offer temporary relief, vinegar provides a chemical solution...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Best Reusable/ disposable face mask for affordable and efficient safetyChoosing the right face mask is essential for daily protection. Whether you prefer the convenience of disposable masks or the sustainabilit...
11 Jul, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
How to extend the life of your N95 mask and make the most out of itAn easy way to minimise waste if you own N95 masks is to safely extend their life. In hospital settings, it's advised to avoid use beyond o...
30 Jan, 2022, 08.33 PM IST
Don't throw away the fabric masks. They are perfect as a double masking optionAlso, having keep fabric masks as a backup in your car, bag or pockets.
29 Jan, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
IIT-Guwahati develops coating to modify ordinary cloth masks for better COVID-19 protectionAccording to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, N95 masks or double masking protects people to a great extent from Coronavirus, bu...
29 Nov, 2021, 07.51 PM IST
Cover up. Properly fitted, multi-layer masks can reduce transmission of virus by 96 per centA submicron particle can stay in the air for hours and days, depending on the ventilation.
03 Apr, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
This face mask with anti-viral layer can deactivate novel coronavirusThe idea is to modify mask fabrics with anti-viral chemicals that can sanitise exhaled, escaped respiratory droplets.
30 Oct, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
Keep Covid at bay! Homemade, single-layer masks effective in blocking cough dropletsThe material must not only be able to block the droplets, but also be comfortable.
23 Sep, 2020, 05.27 PM IST
Government lifts export ban on non-woven fabric used for making masks and coverallsLast month, India allowed the export of personal protective equipment(PPE) medical coveralls with a monthly quota of 50 lakh. It also permi...
13 Jul, 2020, 10.03 PM IST
Textile cos look to ride hygiene waveAs India learns to live with the virus, textile companies are keen to develop new products like anti-viral fabrics, masks, and other goods ...
11 Jun, 2020, 08.52 AM IST
Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of COVID-19 adviceIn its new guidance, prompted by evidence from studies conducted in recent weeks, the WHO stressed that face masks were only one of a range...
05 Jun, 2020, 09.00 PM IST
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are availabl...
27 May, 2020, 11.01 AM IST
Making masks at home? Cotton with silk, chiffon best materials, says new studyThe study says that the combination can filter out aerosol particles, provided the mask fits well.
25 Apr, 2020, 05.54 PM IST