Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car, bets on biofuels to boost energy securityMaruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R. This move aims to significantly cut crude oil imports and lo...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
23 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
How a simple bowl of salt in your room can quietly fight indoor dampnessA simple bowl of salt can effectively absorb moisture in damp rooms, a scientifically supported method for humidity control. Coarse salt, l...
23 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...
12 May, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Show of hands: Handcare has become the next big thing in skincare in the West. India is catching upA viral 15-step handcare routine by influencer Victoria Ortega has helped fuel a growing global focus on handcare, turning hands into a new...
10 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Why do some people keep sponge in fridge? This simple trick has 5 benefitsA simple kitchen hack is gaining traction: placing a dry sponge in your fridge's vegetable drawer. This seemingly odd practice effectively ...
06 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh Longer With One Simple Fridge HabitFood wastage from bagged salads can be significantly reduced by a simple trick: adding a dry paper towel to the bag. This absorbs excess mo...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
The Trick to Keeping Your Clothes Fresh While TravelingTraveling clothes develop odors due to lack of air circulation, moisture retention, and frequent use, fostering microbial growth. Man-made ...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Why Wooden Cutting Boards Are The Safer OptionScience reveals wooden cutting boards are safer than plastic. Wood's pores trap and kill bacteria, unlike plastic which develops grooves fo...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
The One Thing in Your Bedroom That Quietly Collects Moisture All NightYour bed becomes a moisture zone each night. Breathing and sweating release water, trapped by bedding. This increases bedroom humidity, lea...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Why Some DIYers Are Putting Chalk in Their Toolboxes and Swearing by ItRust is a common problem for home mechanics. Many are now using plain chalk to absorb moisture and protect their tools. Chalk's porous natu...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Why Putting a Bowl of Salt in Your Room Can Quietly Reduce DampnessDiscover a simple trick to combat dampness in your home. A bowl of salt, a time-tested solution, effectively absorbs excess moisture. Scien...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
People Are Putting Rice in Their Closets for a Strange Reason, and It Might Actually WorkFacing closet moisture issues? Many are turning to uncooked rice in bowls as a surprisingly simple, inexpensive fix. While effective for mi...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.26 PM IST