In the 1960s, smoke from a cigarette interrupted a static-control experiment, and it wasn’t just a nuisance: It helped create the home smoke detectorA puff of cigarette smoke sparked a home safety revolution. Inventor Duane Pearsall observed how smoke interfered with his electrical exper...
31 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...
27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
NavPrakriti and IIT Kharagpur ink MoU to advance battery and critical minerals sectorThis collaboration will foster student internships, joint research on material recovery, and skill development, crucial for the nation's en...
27 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Battery storage firms eye AI demand but face grid, supply hurdlesAmerican battery storage companies are experiencing high demand from AI data centers. However, long waits to connect to the power grid and ...
18 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
In 1949, a failed plastic experiment by Harry Coover created a strange sticky compound, which eventually led to the creation of superglueIn the late 1940s, chemist Harry Coover was on a mission to create a clear plastic. Instead, he stumbled upon a compound with an extraordin...
16 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
TDB kicks off RDI fund disbursal, backs startups across space, drones, biotechThe Technology Development Board (TDB) has begun disbursing the first tranche of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research and Development Initiative (R...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Ola Electric in talks to supply battery cells to global automakersOla Electric is in discussions with global and domestic automakers to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs. The company's Krishnagiri...
14 May, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting storyMost auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
The mineral once mocked as “fool’s gold” may hold the future of energyFool's gold, or pyrite, may hold a new secret. Scientists found lithium within this common mineral. This discovery could change how we sour...
08 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
DRDO chief inaugurates CBRN training lab in Delhi to tackle threats know what they areThe Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear field training centre in ...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Oxford University strikes new malaria vaccine pact with Serum Institute of IndiaOxford University and Serum Institute of India are collaborating on a new malaria vaccine, R78C. This partnership aims to create a more eff...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Think paper cups are safer than plastic? Viral video offers a reality check that may shock youA viral video is raising concerns about everyday tea and coffee habits. It claims that hot beverages in paper cups can expose consumers to ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Himadri Speciality shares rally 13% to fresh record high after Q4 earnings, launch of new facility. Do you own?Himadri Speciality Chemical shares surged to a 52-week high after strong Q4FY26 results and the launch of its first anode material facility...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST