In the 1920s, a paper company realized wartime wadding could work better on faces than on cold cream, and facial tissues entered daily lifeInitially crafted for elegant beauty routines to wipe away cold cream, facial tissues quickly transformed into a practical alternative to t...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Mythos alert: Banks, telcos take test to check cybersecurity scoreMythos cyber audit: Companies are testing their public-facing assets using existing AI models such as Opus 4.7 and GPT 5.5 and have also as...
28 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importanc...
25 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defencesA recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near cer...
24 May, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
India Inc lets in furry friends to tackle work worriesCompanies such as Nestle, WeWork India, Swiggy and DriveU are adopting pet-inclusive practices, as organisations look for new ways to reduc...
24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
620% rally makes Cupid the costliest stock in its category at 197 P/E. Should investors be cautious?Cupid, a contraceptives manufacturer, has seen a remarkable 620% rally in the past year, making it the costliest stock in its category with...
15 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Longevity expert, Bryan Johnson shares simple rules for staying healthy and young: ‘Everything I learned spending millions’Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has shared his detailed health optimization framework, emphasizing sleep discipline, whole-food nutrit...
13 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Common airplane habits can have dangerous health impact: 3 mistakes to avoid that people often makeExperts have warned that some routine in-flight hygiene habits may increase exposure to bacteria during air travel. According to flight att...
10 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
The clothing item you should never use twice is not a T-shirt or jeans, but the one thing you probably wear every morning without a second thoughtMost people reuse T-shirts and jeans without hesitation, but rewearing socks is a completely different story. Experts warn that socks quick...
08 May, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
These 5 innocent hair habits may be ruining your scalp healthHair care needs attention after 40. Everyday actions can harm hair, causing thinning and dullness. Experts reveal that dirty hairbrushes sp...
07 May, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Why do some people keep sponge in fridge? This simple trick has 5 benefitsA simple kitchen hack is gaining traction: placing a dry sponge in your fridge's vegetable drawer. This seemingly odd practice effectively ...
06 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST