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- Never bring these 5 indoor plants home as they can be dangerous for you and your family
- 6 indoor plants that look harmless but can be dangerously toxic to petsPet owners, beware! Popular houseplants like Peace Lily, Sago Palm, Aloe Vera, Pothos, Philodendron, and Dieffenbachia pose serious health ...25 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- New tree genus discovered in South America turns out to be a distant relative of tomatoes and potatoesAfter over two decades of study, scientists have officially named Daturodendron absconditum, a new genus of tree discovered in the Colombia...07 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- How gentleman’s relish sold smelly fish with snobberyPoet Dom Moraes's lament for his unmoored life in India, contrasted with his friend's English homecoming, highlights Gentleman's Relish as ...26 Apr, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
- "Is US sure it wants to turn back clock?" Iran FM's jibe at Trump's 'Stone Age' remarkIranian leaders have strongly criticized Donald Trump's threats to devastate Iran. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi questioned the log...03 Apr, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- When AI gets it wrong: ChatGPT ‘nearly kills’ woman by confidently misidentifying a deadly plantA near-fatal incident has sparked concerns over AI chatbots. YouTuber Kristi shared how her best friend was repeatedly assured that a deadl...28 Jan, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- Throw this fall plant out — doctors say it can disrupt your heartbeat and even killFoxgloves are visually striking plants with tall, pastel colored spikes, but they contain hazardous cardiac toxins known as digitalis glyco...04 Dec, 2025, 10.39 PM IST
- Is the fruit in HBO’s White Lotus deadly? What we know about pong pong 'suicide tree' that can trigger heart attacks, has no antidoteThe HBO series The White Lotus features the deadly pong pong tree, known as the 'suicide tree'. This tree contains cerberin, a poison that ...07 Apr, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
- Take note, parents! Houseplants can be pretty & toxic. Keep your toddlers awayExposure to some plants can lead to nose, eye and skin irritation.27 Jan, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
- Foxconn plant near Chennai to stay shut this week after protestsPolice on Monday released dozens of those detained for blocking a key highway in protest after the food poisoning incident last week at the...21 Dec, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
- Several Foxconn India workers hospitalised after food poisoningThe food poisoning occurred earlier this week at Foxconn's dormitories, where a majority of its staff lives, said a second source. A bulk o...18 Dec, 2021, 11.36 AM IST
- Toxic nectar affects behaviour of insect pollinatorsNatural toxins in nectar and pollen can poison insects and affect their memory, behaviour and reproductive success, researchers have found.13 Dec, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
- Rahul Gandhi demands thorough probe in Bhilai Steel Plant mishapHe said that his thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy.13 Jun, 2014, 04.44 PM IST
- Poisonous plant killed 51 cheetals in KanhaRegular consumption of Lantana camara, a poisonous plant found in abundance in the forest areas, has been found to be the cause behind the ...23 Jan, 2013, 05.45 AM IST
- SC seeks toxicity report of Bhopal groundwaterThe first-ever official test to find out toxicity level in groundwater around Bhopal’s Union Carbide plant since the leak of poisonous gas ...14 Aug, 2012, 03.21 AM IST
- Sunday ET: Why poisons are so popular with mystery writers and spiesThere are no loud bangs or messy blood that would draw attention. And if done with patience there might not be a trace of evidence. Here's ...05 Aug, 2012, 12.52 AM IST
- Solution to arsenic poisoning in India foundBritish scientists claim to have found a solution to the world's worst case of poisoning through exposure to arsenic in rice and water in e...08 Sep, 2008, 07.19 AM IST
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