Before the 1960s, Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Pool was deep blue. Visitors threw in pennies, rocks and garbage, and its color changedYellowstone National Park is grappling with an escalating issue of litter left by visitors. This debris often contaminates the park's delic...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Diane Keaton: 'Babies laugh three thousand times a day. Adults twenty, if we’re lucky.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on uninhibited joy, stress, adulthood and playfulnessQuote of the day by Diane Keaton, “Babies laugh three thousand times a day. Adults twenty, if we’re lucky,” looks at how adulthood can redu...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
White pillowcase cleaning hack: How to remove yellow stains, body oils and sweat from your bedding and make it bright againA simple white pillowcase cleaning hack can help remove stubborn yellow stains caused by sweat, body oils and skincare products. Experts ex...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
John Paul DeJoria was once homeless and recycled soda bottles for money; then he turned $700 into a billion-dollar empireJohn Paul DeJoria's inspiring journey from the depths of poverty and homelessness to co-founding both John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Govt bans export of raw human hair below USD 65 per kgThe Indian government has banned the export of raw human hair priced below USD 65 per kg due to concerns over smuggling affecting local ind...
10 Feb, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
'Black Gold' hustle: Nikhil Kamath on how India's $138 million wig empire makes the world wigs outIndia dominates the global wig market, supplying 88% of human hair exports, valued at $138 million. This thriving industry, fueled by templ...
28 Nov, 2024, 11.38 AM IST
Museum dedicated to Maria Callas opens in Athens, celebrates life & art of opera legend on 100th birthdayA new museum dedicated to opera diva Maria Callas has opened in Athens, coinciding with what would have been her 100th birthday. The museum...
26 Oct, 2023, 08.14 AM IST
5-year-old from Tripura wins hearts for gifting hair to cancer survivorAnusuya’s parents, who are residents of Tripura, were prompt to respond to an online advertisement shared by an NGO, requesting citizens to...
25 Sep, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
UP teenager sets new world record for longest hairSidakdeep Singh Chahal, a 15-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, India, has set a new world record for having the longest hair among male teenager...
17 Sep, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
China becomes a trouble spot for Indian hair exportersAdditionally, the buyers from China are also putting pressure on Indian exporters to ship hair at a 40 per cent discount. This will put pre...
05 Sep, 2022, 10.14 PM IST
Govt imposes curbs on export of human hairHair exports were earlier allowed without any restriction. But now an exporter would have to seek permission or licence from the Directorat...
25 Jan, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
Madhuri Dixit Nene's son Ryan donates his hair for cancer patients, actress calls him a heroThe actress said that her 16-year-old son took almost 2 years to grow his hair for the donation.
08 Nov, 2021, 06.09 PM IST
2-year-old Indian boy becomes youngest hair donor for cancer patients in the UAETaksh Jain is one of the youngest children to have enrolled into the Friends of Cancer Patients' (FOCP) hair donation campaign.
05 Feb, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
Godrej Consumer Products to expand household insecticides portfolio in AfricaGCPL has significant presence in Africa in the haircare category and has annualised revenues of $200 million.
22 Jan, 2015, 04.30 PM IST
Hair today, gone tomorrow in LatAmGangs of hairjackers have been summarily lopping off ponytails and braids to sell to salons, as extensions command a tidy premium.
04 Sep, 2013, 04.10 AM IST