DNA strands should repel each other — it took 20 years for scientists to finally discover the tiny molecular “zipper” that brings them togetherScientists have observed DNA molecules overcoming electrical repulsion to zip together. Positively charged metal ions act as bridges, facil...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
CA reveals how Marwari women manage and save money expertly without MBA degrees: ‘Her kitchen is her business school. Stale parathas are…'In a viral video, entrepreneur and chartered accountant Ankit Agrawal discussed how Marwari women are the backbone of the community and are...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Keralam power crisis: Government, Oppn trade charges over shortageKerala's ruling UDF and opposition LDF governments are exchanging accusations regarding the current power shortage. Electricity Minister Su...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
The humble flyswatter is disappearing, and our gadgets may be making us less handyA simple encounter with Kolkata youngsters reveals how everyday tools such as the humble flyswatter are disappearing as technology replaces...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Cambridge researchers made cellulose acetate films that absorbed less than 5% of sunlight; coated surfaces stayed about 5°C below the surrounding air without powerInnovative researchers have created a revolutionary cellulose acetate film that excels in passive cooling. By absorbing minimal sunlight wh...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 1988, Ed Begley Jr. bought a Studio City home for $225,000 and transformed it with solar panels, efficient appliances, and EV charging; 26 years later, it sold for $1.025 millionOver the years, actor Ed Begley Jr. has meticulously turned his home into a model of energy efficiency. This incremental renovation approac...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
IESA to govt: Accelerate battery incentives, smart grid infra, last-mile mobility for EV adoptionIndia's electric vehicle adoption is accelerating rapidly, with record sales achieved recently. Industry leaders are urging government to b...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Hyundai Motor India plans to soon launch localised, mass-market SUV EVHyundai Motor India plans to soon launch a new mass-market SUV. This vehicle will be built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform. The co...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Flyers in EU just won big after a 13-year fight over flight rightsEU lawmakers have backed a major overhaul of air passenger rights after 13 years of negotiations, keeping compensation for flight delays of...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Kia builds E20 readiness into India strategy as it expands powertrain optionsKia India is preparing its vehicle portfolio for higher ethanol fuel blends. The automaker has developed engineering capabilities for fuel ...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Govt wants automakers to plug gaps in highway EV chargingThe government wants automakers to take greater responsibility for expanding and maintaining India’s EV charging network, as nearly half of...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
PM Modi urges auto industry innovation for Viksit Bharat; pushes for EV accelerationPrime Minister Modi urged the Indian auto industry to innovate for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Adviser Tarun Kapoor stressed accelerating the el...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
EV subsidies to end in coming years, auto companies must prepare: Heavy Industries SecyAs stated by officials, government subsidies for electric vehicles will phase out in the coming years. It is imperative for automobile comp...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
India needs faster EV transition in trucks, buses, domestic capacity in critical tech: PM adviserIndia must accelerate electric mobility, particularly for trucks and buses, to enhance energy security. The next five years are critical fo...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Your EV is carrying six invisible passengers? EU data shows how electric cars differ from petrol & diesel vehiclesElectric vehicles are considerably heavier than their petrol-powered counterparts, mainly because of the added weight of their battery syst...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST