Textile sector: Time for a relook as tariff tantrum may soon be history? 5 textile stocks with upside potential of up to 27%The Indian textile and apparel sector has had a stressful year. The US tariffs disrupted orders to the sector’s largest market, squeezed ma...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
In 1933, a teenager’s recovery from a basement experiment led to Day-Glo colors that transformed signs, safety gear, and artTwo brothers in Berkeley, California, experimented with fluorescent materials in their basement. Their home project led to the invention of...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Nearly 1,000 kg fake chilli, garam masala, turmeric and coriander found in Delhi’s Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice marketPolice raided an illegal spice unit in Delhi's Khari Baoli. They seized 802 kg of fake spices. Adulterated materials like rice and industri...
27 May, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Actress and former beauty pageant winner who started acting at 17, left films to pursue PhD. Now, Swaroop Sampat blames Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar for grey hairSwaroop Sampat Rawal recently shared a humorous anecdote about director Aditya Dhar. She playfully blames him for her grey hair now and als...
22 May, 2026, 09.19 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
Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
The easy cleaning trick making dusty baseboards easier to manageA popular social media cleaning hack involves using dryer sheets on baseboards to reduce dust adherence by neutralizing static electricity....
08 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Pillow prints on your face are not as harmless as they seem, say dermatologistsWaking up with face lines from your pillow is common. These sleep creases can indicate your skin's elasticity and aging process. Dermatolog...
08 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Textile exporters hit by double whammy as LPG price hike squeezes margins and global buyers demand discountsWith commercial LPG prices on the rise, Indian textile exporters in Tiruppur and Noida are feeling the financial pinch. As they struggle to...
06 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
In 1856, William Henry Perkin Failed a Chemistry Experiment and Found a Purple Residue Instead: Leading to the Establishment of the First Synthetic Dye IndustryA failed experiment in 1856 led to a remarkable discovery. William Perkin found a substance that stained fabrics a vibrant purple. This led...
05 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
How to Cover Gray Hair Naturally Without Damaging Your StrandsGray hair solutions vary, but research shows many "natural" claims oversimplify damage. While temporary and semi-permanent colors are gentl...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Why Your Clothes Keep Fading Faster Than They ShouldBright clothes can lose their color over time due to daily washing. Friction, high temperatures, and detergents damage fabric fibers and dy...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
The Laundry Habit That’s Secretly Damaging Your ClothesYour clothes wear out more from washing than from wearing. Hot water and long cycles damage fabrics and release microfibers. Hard water als...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
How to Wash Dark Clothes Without Losing Their ColorDark clothes lose their appeal quickly due to improper washing. Experts reveal hot water and long wash cycles accelerate dye fading. Opting...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Padma Doree to celebrate India's textile heritage and the evolution of fabricDeveloped across two regions, it features natural dyes, an isothermal process, and non-violent silk, promoting sustainability and artisan l...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.09 PM IST