No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Coal India dismisses shortage fears; says 168 MT buffer available to meet rising demandCoal India has built a substantial buffer of 168 million tonnes to meet rising summer power demand. Stocks at power plants and mine heads a...
26 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Delhi Traffic Police deploy AC helmets, cooling gadgets amid searing heatwaveDelhi Traffic Police is piloting cooling devices for personnel facing extreme heat. Special AC helmets, portable fans, and hydration suppor...
25 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hoursSalt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic di...
24 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...
12 May, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Startups spot a cool opening as ACs become everyday needAir-conditioners are becoming an essential purchase in India, attracting startups like Helium and Optimist into a market long dominated by ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Solar city, VR zone become popular attractions at International Solar Festival 2024The International Solar Festival 2024 in New Delhi showcases a solar-powered city, virtual-reality experiences, and innovative solar techno...
06 Sep, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
Healthcare firm Enhanced Innovations launches portable solar cooling device for rural areasEnhanced Innovations' Phloton is an energy-agnostic device designed to improve efficiency of the delivery of medical supplies to the last m...
28 May, 2024, 02.10 PM IST
PolyCrystalline Solar Panels: Cheap yet efficient long lasting solar panelsSeveral fragments of silicon are melted together to form the wafers of polycrystalline solar panels.
07 May, 2019, 05.40 PM IST
Transparent coating cools solar cells to boost efficiencyStanford engineers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a transparent coating that cools solar cells to boost efficiency.
22 Sep, 2015, 10.37 PM IST
Transparent coating cools solar cells to boost efficiencyStanford engineers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a transparent coating that cools solar cells to boost efficiency.
22 Sep, 2015, 05.37 PM IST
Spray-on solar cells could power your tabletSoon, powering your tablet and other devices could be as simple as wrapping it in plastic rolls!
09 Dec, 2014, 05.45 PM IST
Bangalore startup offers solar power backpacks that charge your cellphone and tablets on the go“By the end of 2014, we hope to sell 10,000 bags globally,” says Bakshi, who is getting the products tested in the Philippines, Malaysia an...
31 Jan, 2014, 06.11 AM IST
- A 'solar shirt' that will keep you cool in summers
A city-based scientist has come up with a concept of a "solar summer shirt" which will come with with inbuilt solar cells and fans to keep ...
15 Apr, 2013, 03.12 PM IST
Innovations in design: Gadgets on the moveWe bring you some cool gadget concepts ideal for camping and picnics. What more, they are highly environment-friendly and energy-efficient.
02 Dec, 2012, 02.43 PM IST
- How blazing sun can cool your building
At Solar Energy Centre in Gurgaon, solar ACs have replaced conventional devices. Some other buildings have switched to alternative cooling ...
06 Apr, 2012, 10.58 AM IST