Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approves Rs150 Cr assistance for India's first private hybrid 2G ethanol project in UPThis initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering e...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who clean as they cook are practicing small self-control loops that change how calmly they handle busy daysA messy kitchen can prolong stress, according to research linking clutter to higher cortisol levels. The 'clean as you go' habit, however, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Actor R Madhavan left amazed by 30 Manipuri students who removed 600 kg of waste from Dehradun. Who is the 21-year-old changemaker?Actor R Madhavan shared an inspiring story of 21-year-old Cheenglai Lapka Chongtham and a group of Manipuri students in Dehradun. Their ini...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
‘Lots of garlic’: Triptii Dimri’s homemade Aglio e Olio pasta recipe is a desi twist to the classic Italian dishActress Triptii Dimri shared her favorite Aglio e Olio pasta recipe. She appeared on the show Your Food Lab. Dimri detailed her method for ...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Eggs in dosa? Mumbai influencer’s easy egg pesarettu recipe can turn boring breakfasts into a fancy restaurant mealTired of boring breakfasts. Food influencer Salonie Malkar offers a delicious solution. She presents egg pesarettu, a protein-rich twist on...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
India’s first clean economy index fund is here: Should you invest?India's green transition is accelerating, and the Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund offers a unique passive investment route. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Weak monsoon threat looms; food inflation fears riseAgriculture, though smaller in output share, still employs 43% of India's workforce, making monsoon performance crucial for rural demand an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Your shampoo may be cleaning your hair, but is it treating your scalp?Most shampoos do a decent job of cleaning the hair shaft. But if you keep dealing with flakes, an itchy scalp, or that persistent oily feel...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Without Pircotone Olamine your anti-dandruff shampoo might be doing more harm than goodMalassezia Globosa, is a naturally occurring fungus that causes dandruff, itching, redness and scalp inflammation. External triggers make t...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
No garden? You can grow these 7 vegetables grow surprisingly well in potFresh vegetables can be grown even without a large garden. Small spaces like balconies and windowsills are perfect for container gardening....
13 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Bored of regular eggs? Food influencer’s cheesy, spicy recipe is flavourful, comforting and ready in minutesFoodies seeking flavourful meals can try a new recipe for cheesy mozzarella eggs. Digital creator Rachana Kumar shared the dish on Instagra...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST