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US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous daysA dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with h...14 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST- Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...14 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Nearly 600 California workers have developed an incurable lung disease while making ‘quartz’ countertops since 2019; 65 needed lung transplants and 31 diedCalifornia has seen nearly 600 engineered-stone workers diagnosed with silicosis since 2019. Many workers experienced severe lung disease, ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
- Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reasonMan sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food insp...12 Aug, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Will lactose-free products be the next booming frontier in India’s dairy industry?Lactose-free dairy is no longer an alternative-health product but an emerging value-added dairy segment that is creating new growth opportu...11 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Trump backs permanent Daylight Saving Time: What it means for US clocks, winter mornings and time zonesPresident Donald Trump advocates for permanent daylight saving time across the United States. The House of Representatives has approved the...10 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Port Adelaide sulphur fire triggers evacuation as toxic smoke spreads, residents told to leave immediatelyA major industrial fire involving sulphur storage has caused an emergency evacuation in Port Adelaide. Toxic smoke drifting across parts of...06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...03 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- In 1825, French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...03 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- HC rues people's 'litter here, cleanliness abroad' act; asks if we are living in civilised societyThe Bombay High Court expressed strong disapproval of citizens littering in India. The court questioned if this behavior reflects the price...31 Jul, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Barbara Cartland: ‘Never look for love, love will find you. It could be waiting for you just...’; What the romantic novelist teach about letting love find youBarbara Cartland’s famous quote, “Never look for love, love will find you,” encourages people to stop chasing romance and remain open to un...31 Jul, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- In 1982, a deadly flood exposed one of America's worst toxic disasters. Here's what happened to Times Beach, MissouriTimes Beach faced a major environmental disaster due to dioxin-contaminated waste oil. Flooding in 1982 spread the toxic contamination acro...29 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
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