No overcapacity in steel, textiles; India's consumption remains low: DGTRIndia has rejected US claims of excess capacity in its textile and steel sectors. Officials state per capita consumption of these products ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Government clears 96 firms under latest textile's PLI round with Rs 12,823 crore outlayThe government has approved 22 additional companies under the textile PLI scheme. This brings the total selected firms to 96. These compani...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Grasim approves Rs 3,000 cr expansion of Harihar Lyocell PlantGrasim Industries will invest ₹3,094 crore to expand its Lyocell plant in Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will significantly boost its a...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
Grasim to invest Rs 3,094 crore to expand Lyocell capacity in Karnataka“This investment...marks another significant step in Grasim’s strategic expansion of advanced fibre capabilities, catering to the growing g...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill townA chemical tank collapsed at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington. The incident killed eleven people. This disaster struck...
30 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
27 May, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....
26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: ''We cooperate with China because of shared interests, not because of shared blood.'' ― What does “shared interests not shared blood” reveal about modern diplomacy and global power balance?Quote of the day by Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore China shared interests not shared blood statement Lee Hsien Loong reflects a sharp global tr...
26 May, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
In 2022, a routine study of analyzing satellite topography led to ring-shaped reef structures which proved Australia’s “empty” Nullarbor Plain was once a shallow seaRecent research has revealed a reef-like geological structure beneath Australia's Nullarbor Plain, previously thought to be barren. Satelli...
25 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Hardy: 'Cruelty is the law pervading all nature and society..' lessons on life and humanity from British authorThomas Hardy, a renowned Victorian critic, observed that cruelty is an inherent part of both nature and society, an inevitable evil that ca...
21 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: “Great battles, won or lost, change the entire course of events, create new...” — Learn the powerful life lesson on struggle, sacrifice, and destiny by the legendary wartime statesman whose timeless wisdom still shapes leadership, resilience, victory, and human history todayThe Winston Churchill quote of the day on great battles, history, leadership and human destiny is again trending as readers search for deep...
18 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
ITC Hotels Q4 PAT at Rs 317 crore, chain posts revenue of Rs 1,254 croreITC Hotels posted strong FY26 growth with higher revenue, profit and record hotel signings. The company acquired a luxury resort in Kumarak...
15 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster mana...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
A hidden city grid is emerging beneath tropical forests as laser scans expose roads, terraces, and ancient platformsDense jungles conceal ancient cities. LiDAR, an airborne laser mapping technique, now unveils these hidden urban layouts. It penetrates fol...
12 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST