Colossal iceberg nearly the size of London nears a British island after traveling 1,400 miles; here’s how it could benefit marine life and the environmentIceberg A-81 has been adrift for three years after breaking away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. As it nears South Georgia, scienti...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Smartphones need some new smart sellIndia's smartphone sales are in a slump, mirroring a global decline. Consumers are increasingly opting to hold onto their devices longer, w...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwaterIn 2004, an innovative project transformed discarded concrete utility poles into an artificial reef within the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 1...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
From lifespan to healthspan: How Abu Dhabi and India can make prevention practicalNew modelling suggests that eliminating modifiable health risks could add 12 years to healthy life expectancy at birth by 2050. Realising e...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively 'dismantled': Rajnath Singh at SCO meetDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the urgent need to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism during the SCO meeting. He firmly ...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Meet Samantha and Kevin Dwoskin, couple who started a mac-and-cheese side hustle in 2023; about 20 months later, Boss Cow had crossed $1 million in annual revenueThe couple used their personal experiences with food. Kevin had worked as a banking regulatory compliance consultant for 11 years. He had r...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Any terrorist act originating from Pakistan will draw even stronger response: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's shift towards proactive measures against terrorism originating from Pakistan. He noted th...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India's commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness: Rajnath SinghAt a Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's resilience in fostering peace. He referred to the decisive a...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
FSSAI may amend laws to make online players more accountableThe regulator has also started inspections of dark stores of quick commerce firms and cloud kitchens, he said. While platforms often mentio...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
A study says one bad habit may not tell the whole story: Why your daily routine deserves a closer lookYou put your phone away to study, but the evening has already disappeared into other activities.A 2026 study found that students with diffe...
11 Oct, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Good news for employees: Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance allowed; Know how it employeesNow GST input tax credit to emoyers on group insurance; this can mean more life and health insurance coverage for employees; Know how it he...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Opportunity alone doesn’t create trade. Connectivity doesBRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, tec...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Why put asparagus upright in a jar with 1 inch of water? The cut stems keep taking up moisture, helping the spears stay fresh in the fridgeTo preserve its freshness, asparagus requires careful handling after purchase. A beneficial technique involves standing the spears upright ...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST