No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
MYNUSCo expands from automotive to sustainable lifestyle productsBengaluru-based MYNUSCo, initially focused on automotive biocomposites, has pivoted to consumer markets with its sustainable lifestyle bran...
11 Dec, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
How to prevent tooth cavity? Your hair and skin hold the clue; a revolutionary toothpaste may helpA new toothpaste made from keratin, a protein found in hair, could transform dental care. Researchers have developed a way to use this mate...
11 Nov, 2025, 11.28 AM IST
Imperial College London sets up New Science Hub in Bengaluru to Bolster India-UK Research TiesImperial College London has launched Imperial Global India, a science hub in Bengaluru, to boost collaborative research with Indian partner...
22 May, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
B2B industrial solutions provider Magma raises $5 million from Capria Ventures, othersMagma, a B2B industrial solutions provider, has raised $5 million in a round led by Capria Ventures, with participation from General Cataly...
17 Apr, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
Imperial College London looks to open global hub in IndiaImperial College London, ranked among the world's best, is set to inaugurate its Imperial Global India hub in Bengaluru next month. This in...
11 Apr, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
This Microsoft strategy could be a trendsetter in the years to come, what is it? Hint; it's not AIMicrosoft is setting a new standard for sustainability by constructing data centers out of cross-laminated timber.
05 Jan, 2025, 02.09 AM IST
The Green Credit Programme can drive India’s circular bioeconomy and energy transitionThe 2023 market-based mechanism, the Green Credit Programme, provides the opportunity for tackling greenhouse gas emissions and provides ot...
13 Jun, 2024, 05.57 PM IST
The Circle: Founders Club concludes 'The Water Challenge' accelerator programThe Circle Founders Club is a business accelerator to help scale up growth-stage startups through focused mentoring, funding support and ke...
06 Mar, 2024, 02.18 PM IST
Biomaterials startup altM raises $3.5 million in funding led by OmnivorealtM is Omnivore’s first investment from its third fund, which in June had its first close at $150 million. It is also the firm’s fourth in...
07 Sep, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
Biomaterials platform Mynusco to fight climate changeMynusco aims to create value to crop-waste, thereby encouraging farmers to avoid crop-burning.
16 Apr, 2022, 10.38 AM IST
They were looking for leather alternatives. The answer was pineapple leaves, apple peelsFrom shoes and bags to the interiors of a car, pineapple leaves, apple peels, and paper are proving to be an effective substitute in the fo...
25 May, 2021, 09.24 AM IST
View: The importance of sustainable aviation fuel in achieving net carbon neutrality by 2050Currently, ICAO follows a two-fold criteria for certifying the sustainability of Corsia-eligible fuels — 10% reduction of greenhouse gas (G...
17 Nov, 2020, 11.06 PM IST
Phool.co raises 10 crore in pre-series A round fundingThe funding round was led by IAN Fund and San Francisco-based Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, said Phool.co which focuses on circular ec...
27 Aug, 2020, 06.01 PM IST
Early work on for safe replacement of plasticsSmall steps point to a completely new science in dealing with the plastics problem.
27 Sep, 2019, 11.27 PM IST
New 'nano-reactor' to produce hydrogen biofuel"The end result is a virus-like particle that behaves the same as a highly sophisticated material that catalyses the production of hydrogen...
05 Jan, 2016, 02.58 PM IST
- Manmohan Singh PhD scholarship: 3 Indians selected for the programme
Three Indians have been selected for this year's prestigious Dr Manmohan Singh PhD scholarship of St John's College of Cambridge University.
26 Sep, 2012, 09.31 PM IST