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Putting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: 30+ countries use this unusual trick; here’s what it does and how to use it correctly- Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' co-star Mithila Palkar is living in a cosy 700-sq-ft Mumbai home where her grandmother's antique utensils & childhood memories take centre stage
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- Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...06 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- Kia enters India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market with 3-row SUV SorentoKia India has launched its new Sorento SUV, marking its entry into the hybrid vehicle market. The premium three-row sport-utility vehicle i...05 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- In 2011, NASA built a 50,000-square-foot California office that used 90% less drinking water and was designed to produce 20% more energy than it neededNASA’s Sustainability Base was designed as a 50,000-square-foot office that used just 12% of conventional electricity and 10% of potable wa...04 Sep, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Solar panels cut light by 80% in sea cucumber ponds, but what happened to sea cucumbers surprised scientistsSolar panels installed over sea cucumber ponds in China reduced light levels by 80.5% and lowered water temperatures by 1.20°C, according t...04 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Happy Teachers' Day 2026: 5+ best AI prompts to create perfect picture with your teacher, from reliving school days to giving them beautiful bouquet of flowersAI prompts: AI image tools can merge separate photos to create a special Teachers' Day picture featuring you and your teacher. You can crea...04 Sep, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- A curious bookbinder from London in 1821 placed a current-carrying wire near a magnet and made it continuously rotate - a seemingly simple experiment by the devout Christian uncovered the principle behind the electric motor and helped set the course for modern electrical technologyMichael Faraday's pioneering research set the foundation for the electric age. His groundbreaking experiment in 1821 showcased how electric...04 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
- Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone’s fitness trainer, shares sugar-free modak recipe for Ganesh ChaturthiThis Ganesh Chaturthi, savor the joy of festive sweets without guilt with a delicious sugar-free modak recipe by celebrity nutritionist Yas...04 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
- What Would You Look Like In Krishna’s World? 5 AI Prompts To Try This Janmashtami 2026Janmashtami celebrations are evolving into visual experiences using AI image tools. Astrology offers a unique approach to creating personal...03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- 5 flowering plants that can bloom indoors almost all year and brighten up your homeWant flowers indoors for most of the year? African violets, peace lilies, anthuriums, Christmas cacti and kalanchoes can add colourful bloo...03 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Janmashtami 2026 Decoration Ideas: 10 beautiful and easy ways to decorate your home, mandir and Laddu GopalJanmashtami 2026 Decoration Ideas: Janmashtami presents an excellent opportunity to transform your home and puja space into a celebration o...03 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...03 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric chargesAround 1600, William Gilbert invented the versorium, the first electroscope, to detect static electric charges. The English physician and n...01 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- In 1905, Einstein unlocked a mystery of light that seemed almost impossible, unknowingly laying the foundation for smartphone cameras, solar panels, burglar alarms and technologies yet to comeAlbert Einstein explained the photoelectric effect in 1905. This interaction of light and matter powers many modern devices. His theory rev...31 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...30 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
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