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
Word of the Day: Aspic - Meaning, usage and origin of the wordle answerAspic is a savoury jelly traditionally made from gelatin-rich stock and used to encase meat, fish, vegetables or eggs. This Word of the Day...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Dhoot Transmission shares make strong debut, list at 38% premium over IPO priceDhoot Transmission Share Price: Dhoot Transmission shares debuted strongly on Dalal Street, listing at a premium. The company plans to use ...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri inter-state border pointHaryana Police have established multi-layer barricading at the Khanauri inter-state border point. Farmers under the SKM (Non-Political) ban...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost hydraulics for seconds: Airbus asks airline to check if it was genuine failure or glitchAn Air India flight experienced a rare hydraulic control loss, injuring 24 passengers. The aircraft's flight data recorders showed a sudden...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM 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
In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq kmGreenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.12 AM 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
Dhoot Transmission allotment likely today; GMP hints at strong listing: Here's how to check your statusDhoot Transmission IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today following a strong overall subscription of 74.21 times. Shares are tradi...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.54 AM 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
In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Anawil Wire & Engineering shares to list today; GMP points to 21% premium ahead of debutAnawil Wire & Engineering is set to list on the NSE SME platform today, August 10, with a 21% grey market premium (GMP) signalling a strong...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM 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
In 2009, a Navy veteran's low-cost invention helped thousands get glasses in places without eye doctorsUSee Vision Kit: Retired US Navy and Marine Corps officer, Kevin White, has pioneered a vision testing system aimed at providing affordable...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST