Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating-solar salmon farm. 1 year later, solar and batteries cover 57% of its power needs and are expected to cut diesel use by 36,750 gallons a yearA salmon farm in southern Chile now uses floating solar panels and batteries. This system supplies approximately fifty-seven percent of the...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Your Onam Sadya may be hiding 2,500 calories: Nutritionist suggests what to cut from your traditional festive mealOnam Sadya is a festive highlight, but the traditional Kerala feast can contain 1,500 to 2,500 calories, according to Dr Veena Choodamani. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Drought-hit England tells South Asians to wash rice twice, urges less water for wuduEngland faces a water crisis after summer heatwaves depleted reservoir levels. Taxpayer funds support campaigns encouraging fewer rice wash...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jerry Rice: 'Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others...' - NFL legend’s powerful wisdom on discipline, sacrifice, consistency and why hard work today can lead to extraordinary success tomorrowQuote of the day by Jerry Rice: Jerry Rice’s illustrious NFL career stands as a benchmark for hard work and perseverance. With records that...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edgesSolar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges ca...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
During World War II, Japan imported 150 South American nutria for military fur; after mass escapes and releases, their descendants spread across at least 19 prefectures and dug through rice fields and reservoir banksDuring wartime, Japan imported nutria for their lucrative fur farming, which inadvertently gave rise to large invasive populations. Origina...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Social EnterpriseWith this category, we intend to recognise the startup that best embodies the ‘double bottomline’ model, one that combines profits with the...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasonsResearch indicates that using cacao-shell waste to create biochar has significantly improved agricultural yields on degraded farmland in Su...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
BIRC 2026 to Showcase 200 Rice Varieties, 50 Global Cuisines Across 9 Experience ZonesThe Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will showcase 200 rice varieties and 50 global cuisines. This event will be held in New Delhi...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Rs 3.25 lakh monthly profit, Rs 1.2 crore annual revenue: Delhi man quits Rs 40,000 job to start dairy farm in village. ‘Sometimes a good business opportunity…’An X user, Ankit Pandey's uncle, made a bold move, leaving his job in Delhi to pursue a dairy business in his village. Now, reaping over on...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Climatetech startup Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million led by Aramco VenturesClimatetech startup Mitti Labs secured nine point five million dollars in funding. This capital will expand their presence across India and...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST