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In 1856, William Henry Perkin Failed a Chemistry Experiment and Found a Purple Residue Instead: Leading to the Establishment of the First Synthetic Dye IndustryA failed experiment in 1856 led to a remarkable discovery. William Perkin found a substance that stained fabrics a vibrant purple. This led...- Did Coca-Cola contain cocaine? Here’s the real dope on CokeCoca-Cola acknowledges that its original formulation created by John Pemberton in 1886 had extracts of coca leaf and kola nut — as its name...
- The gin revolution in India has sparked off a demand for desi tonic waterAlthough the market size is limited, it is likely that with the gin segment expanding, tonic water will be able to ride on its coattails.
- In 1918, people dropped whisky into their noses to treat Spanish flu. What else we know about eyebrow- raising 'cures'Between 1918 and 1920, newspapers were flooded with Spanish flu cures of all kinds.
- COVID-19: Donald Trump says his hydroxychloroquine regimen finishes in 'day or two'"I think the regimen finishes in a day or two," Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday when asked how long he will continue t...
- Miraculous medicines are always more myth than reality: Pandemics, prophylactics and pice packetsOseltamivir was that drug during bird flu several years back, and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is the drug today. President Trump’s demands for...
- Trump's Covid 'gamechanger' hydroxychloroquine turns life-changer for an obscure Indian plantationDonald Trump vowed in March to make the affordable medication widely available to fight the pandemic, which has sickened about 2 million pe...
- After Donald Trump's Hydroxychloroquine clamour Bengal planters hope for surge in quinine demandUS President Donald Trump's strong advocacy of Hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 patients has rekindled hopes of cinchona planters o...
- What is chloroquine and can this decades-old drug cure the coronavirus?Around the world, countries are expanding access to hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ).
- A malaria drug may lead fight against Covid-19One candidate that has been much in the news is hydroxychloroquine (a later version of the more toxic chloroquine), used to treat malaria a...
- Explainer: Why are malaria pills being used against coronavirus?Studies are underway in a number of countries, including China, France and the United States, to see whether the pills - chloroquine and hy...
- Add spice and punch to your Holi party with these delicious cocktailsFrom spiced mixtures to sweet cocktails, this lip-smacking bar menu will impress your guests.
- Google celebrates chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge's 225th birth anniversary with an adorable GIF doodleThe German chemist isolated the active ingredient in coffee that we know as caffeine today.
- Hope Ram Janmabhoomi case is fast-tracked, says Amit ShahBJP chief Amit Shah said GST has contributed to the growth. He compared it to quinine taken to cure malaria, which is bitter but treats the...
- London's pubs, basements, attics hosting culinary experiments with Indian twistSince the early 2000s, the mass gentrification of city, its rising cosmopolitan character has combined to put many old-fashioned pub out of...
- Experts warn of malaria's adverse impact on reproductive healthExperts said on the occasion of World Malaria Day as they pointed out that, although rare, the disease can hamper semen quality in males an...
- UK firm sells Indian tonic water back to IndiaFever Tree decided to capitalise on the popularity of the carbonated soft drink with quinine content, used as a popular mixer with gin even...
- Quinine: A refreshing pop of tonicIn the mid-19th century Indian army officers discovered that the extremely bitter drug could be made palatable by mixing it with sugar and ...
- Cinchona plantation in Darjeeling is in shamblesCinchona plantation in Darjeeling is at shamble despite having sky high potential in the sector of high potential medicines.
- Aanjaneya Lifecare gets Rs 60 cr order for making cough syrupBulk drug maker said it has received orders worth Rs 60 cr from Wockhardt and Cipla, for manufacturing cough syrup 'Recodex'.
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