In 2020, Australian researchers burned discarded human hair into carbon dots for OLEDs; the dots reached 87% quantum yield, and rigid displays hit 700 cd/m²In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, discarded human hair has been converted into luminous carbon dots, now being explored for their ap...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Engineering goods exporters seek mandate on carbon emission certificate under EU normsEngineering exporters have urged the government to mandate accredited carbon-emission data from raw-material suppliers, warning that small ...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Which stocks should you buy ahead of the festive season? Here are Kotak Securities’ top 10 picksIndia’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
India services activity expands in August, but growth remains near four-year lowThe services sector in India showed an uptick in August, spurred by increased business and consumer demand. However, this expansion was onl...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal pushes zero-emission shipping corridors, urges ports to fast-track green fuel readinessUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed green shipping initiatives at TERI's Gwal Pahari campus. He emphasized the ministry's priority o...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
India's services growth picks up in August but stays near four-year low, PMI showsIndia's services sector saw a slight acceleration in August, though new business growth remained subdued. Overall activity stayed near its ...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
University of Kentucky researchers pressure-cooked bourbon stillage into hydrochar; its supercapacitors stored up to 25 times more energy, while another design retained 96% capacity after 10,000 cyclesChemists at the University of Kentucky have pioneered a remarkable technique to recycle bourbon stillage, converting this distillation wast...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Fiscal deficit target for FY27 achievable, but slower nominal GDP growth may pressure fiscal space: ReportIndia's fiscal position remains comfortable in early FY27 months. Slower nominal GDP growth could pressure the fiscal deficit target. Gover...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
OP Jindal online MBA vs traditional MBA: Choosing the right path for career growthDriven professionals can acquire vital business acumen without disrupting their careers. An online MBA offers the necessary flexibility for...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
India's factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI showsIndia’s manufacturing growth slowed to a five-year low in August as weak demand dragged new orders and output lower, while factory employme...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Gopalpur Industrial Park set to drive Odisha's green push with Rs 65,000 crore investment pipelineGopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha has attracted a cumulative investment pipeline of over Rs 65,400 crore across green hydrogen, renewable ...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Earth’s forests lost 60% of their canopy during ancient global warming—could it happen again?Ancient forests endured extreme global warming over 56 million years ago. This warming event caused a significant loss of forest canopy cov...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
OIL Green Energy signs MoUs with Haryana for 5,000 TPD waste-to-clean-energy projectsOil India Limited's subsidiary signed MoUs with four Haryana municipalities. These agreements aim to develop integrated Compressed Biogas a...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Rising CO₂ is making the planet hotter, but it is also making Earth greener: A 2026 study analyzing 40 years of satellite data found carbon dioxide was responsible for 82.8% of global greening through 2021Earth has experienced sustained global greening from 1982 to 2021. Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide was the dominant driver behind this tr...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST