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Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every day- In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industry
- Businessman spent 57 days in jail over aamchur & garam masala in airport luggage. Here’s what went horribly wrong
- In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...17 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sanae Takaichi: 'If someone says it's impossible because I'm a woman, then…'—Inspiring quotes by the first female Prime Minister of JapanQuote of the Day: Sanae Takaichi's journey in Japanese politics, marked by persistence against traditional barriers, culminates in her hist...06 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- Big pay deal? SpaceX approves massive compensation for Elon Musk ahead of record IPO — what’s really inside?The SpaceX IPO is targeting a massive $1.75 trillion valuation. That number alone is historic. But the real shock is the Elon Musk pay pack...29 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- This Wolf Pulled Up a Crab Trap, and it Could Change What We Know About Animal IntelligenceA female gray wolf in British Columbia was observed dragging an underwater crab trap ashore to access herring bait, a behavior experts sugg...24 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- ‘Fly, insect or hair in food’ comment made by Gauri Khan's Torii co-founder after paneer controversyGauri Khan’s Mumbai restaurant, Torii, has been in the spotlight following remarks by co-founder Abhayraj Kohli about food hygiene. While e...21 Aug, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
- Vinay Prasad, US FDA's chief medical and science officer, departs agencyVinay Prasad, the Food and Drug Administration's chief medical and science officer, resigned. He cited a desire to return to California and...30 Jul, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
- 'GM crops safe but not ultimate solution'New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Refuting claims that genetically-modified (GM) crops are hazardous or would be monopolised by multinational compani...07 Oct, 2016, 06.10 PM IST
- FSSAI bans 'Carcinogenic' additive potassium bromate in breadLast month, FSSAI had recommended to the health ministry suggesting removal of potassium bromate from the list of food additives.21 Jun, 2016, 08.19 AM IST
- Yippee will progress even if Maggi returns: VL Rajesh, ITC food business chief executiveRajesh told ET that ITC is back on sales in instant noodles and packaged food business will be the main driver of ITC’s plan to become coun...26 Oct, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- Be our valued brand ambassadors, Nestle India MD tells EmployeesNestle India, the food maker battling its biggest crisis, has asked employees and all their families and friends to become "valued brand am...18 Jun, 2015, 06.10 AM IST
- Maggi controversy stepping stone for packaged food industry: NomuraThe Maggi controversy is likely to be a stepping stone in the evolution of country's packaged and processed food industry, a Nomura report ...10 Jun, 2015, 05.37 PM IST
- Delhi University’s 2013-14 BTech batch to be of 4 yearsDelhi University was on Sunday directed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to continue with the fouryear BTech programme.30 Jun, 2014, 05.27 AM IST
- Relief for students, B.Tech to be 4-year course for those admitted in 2013-14In a relief to hundreds of students, the DU was today directed by UGC to continue with the 4-yr B.Tech programme for those admitted in 2013...29 Jun, 2014, 06.32 PM IST
- B.Tech to be 4-yr course for students admitted in 2013-14: University Grants CommissionUGC on Sunday asked Delhi University to continue with the four-year B.Tech programme only for the students admitted during the academic yea...29 Jun, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
- Withdraw BRAI bill: Greenpeace to CentreAn environmental NGO today asked the government to withdraw the controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill.24 Apr, 2013, 06.56 PM IST
- Decision on Bt food crops to be taken only next yearThere is unlikely to be any decision on Bt food crops till next year.30 Mar, 2010, 01.53 AM IST
- Test to detect pesticide levels in colas by next yearPepsico and Coca-Cola are in the process of validating a test method to detect pesticide residue levels in finished soft drinks.19 Dec, 2006, 03.44 AM IST
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