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No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
Soldiers march with wet uniforms, boots as Republic Day rehearsal held amid rainSoldiers marched with precision during the Republic Day parade full dress rehearsal on Kartavya Path. Steady rain and thunder did not deter...
Republic Day 2026: Rain and thunder delay parade rehearsal in DelhiRain and thunder disrupted the Republic Day full dress rehearsal at Kartavya Path on Friday morning. Delhi experienced its first rain of 20...
Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children's products over safety concernsSeoul has asked Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children’s products after finding hazardous substances far above safety lim...
US charges may slow Adani Group’s fundraising plansDomestic banks and financial institutions, which are the largest creditors of the Adani Group with close to Rs 95,000 crore, or 42%, of its...
Top banks keen to share project loan for Adani EnterprisesBank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have either committe...
Adani Group to commission $4-billion petchem project by next yearThe Adani Group will commission the first phase of a $4 billion PVC project by December 2026, entering the petrochemicals sector. This proj...
Best Raincoats Under 2000: Stay Monsoon ReadyDiscover top-notch raincoats under 2000 rupees in our comprehensive guide. From waterproof materials to stylish designs, these budget-frien...
Best Raincoats for Kids: Rainy Day EssentialsDiscover the ultimate guide to choosing the best raincoat for kids, balancing durability, comfort, and style. This article highlights top p...
India's largest leopard safari opens near Bengaluru. Check Bannerghatta Biological Park timings, ticket prices and how to book onlineIndia's largest leopard safari has been inaugurated at Bannerghatta Biological Park, located 25 kilometers south of Bengaluru. The safari, ...
Kanye West, Bianca Censori sport matching raincoats, and nothing else. Know in detailBianca Censori appeared to be wearing just a pair of black panties with no bra underneath her sheer plastic jacket, which she wore with the...
8 Best Raincoats for Men Under 1000 in India For Durable Protection (2023)Are you looking to buy a durable raincoat? Explore options for best raincoats during this monsoon season and stay fully protected from top ...
Algae-sequin dresses, dyeing clothes with bacteria: How tech is helping fashion industry clean up its woeful environmental recordSome experts are sceptical that such initiatives can lead to large-scale transformation.
Frontline medics fume over protective gearThe Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that all is not well with the country’s medical staff. A dozen doctors in five states have co...
Death toll reaches 25 in Bihar; IMD predicts more rain on MondayThe disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of f...
Mussoorie, Alleppey or Kutch: Head to these top getaways this monsoonDuring monsoon, carry clothes that can dry easily and do not occupy much space.
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Spiralling crude oil prices can hurt consumers in more ways than just rising prices at the pump.