Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Why aluminum foil can turn a cardboard box into a working solar oven: It redirects sunlight toward a dark surface that converts it into heatAn exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance. With the addi...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
223% return on SGB premature redemption date today: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into nearly Rs 3.23 lakh in 5 yearsGold bond rate: The Reserve Bank of India has established the early redemption price for a certain gold bond series. Investors have the opt...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
BSE launches 3-day SLB contracts to boost short-term securities borrowingBSE Clearing has launched three-working-day securities lending and borrowing (SLB) contracts to give market participants greater flexibilit...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Haryana blocks ‘Kisan Bachao Padyatra’ Delhi march over India-US trade deal, MSPHaryana Police prevented farmers from reaching Delhi during their march on Sunday. Talks between farmer representatives and Haryana officia...
16 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingGoogle believes the rise of AI-powered glasses, wearables and other new devices could change how people interact with technology, but that ...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingNew AI hardware like smart glasses could challenge the smartphone's primary computing role. Smart glasses are showing strong growth, while ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who never leave a glass half-full may have a surprisingly strong preference for completionAlways finishing a glass may reflect a small example of a broader human tendency to prefer actions that have a clear sense of completion. H...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
FinMin asks govt entities against setting high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM consultancy tendersThe Finance Ministry has advised central government entities against strict turnover and payroll criteria. These requirements on the GeM po...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
'iPhone X is dead', long live what comes next: Apple’s old iPhone gives way to its next big ideaThe iPhone X has officially become an obsolete product for Apple. This device established a premium design language for subsequent iPhone g...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
RBI invites public comments on draft rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules for loan interest rates. These directions aim to harmonize lending practices across variou...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Paper industry seeks immediate anti-dumping duty on paperboard imports from IndonesiaIndian paper manufacturers seek anti-dumping duties on Indonesian paperboard imports. Cheap imports caused significant losses to local prod...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Can NRIs invest in RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds offering 8.05% interest rate?Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are prohibited from making new investments in RBI floating rate savings bonds; however, those who are existing ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
LIC OFS opens on August 4 as govt looks to sell up to 6.5% stake. Check detailsThe government will launch LIC’s offer for sale for non-retail investors on Tuesday and retail investors on Wednesday. It plans to divest u...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.19 PM IST